Royal Thai Consulate-General Sydney

As a passport holder of this country, you may apply for a visa at immigration checkpoint for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days

To Apply Visa On Arrival Passenger Must:
- Have the purpose to traveling in the Kingdom for not over than 15 days
- Have genuine and valid passport or document used in lieu of passport
- Present the proper ticket that indicate the time to stay and leave the Kingdom within 15 days
- Not be prohibited by the Immigration Act B.E.2522 (section 12, 14 and 16)
- Carry money not less than 10,000 baht (Approx. 335 AUD) for one person and not less than 20,000 baht (Approx. 650 AUD) for one family

Things to prepare:
- One recent passport size photographs (4 x 6 cm.)
- Passport which validity not less than 6 months
- Ticket to stay and leave the Kingdom within 15 days
- A proof of accomodation in the Kingdom
- Money 10,000 baht (Approx. 335 AUD) for one person and not less than 20,000 baht (Approx. 670 AUD) for one family
- Filled in application form
- Application fee 1,000 baht (Thai money only)

Please note that you cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from travelling, etc. If in the case, you can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau, Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Rd. Bangkok 10120. Tel. (66) 2287-3127 or 2287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5 or website at http://www.imm.police.go.th

N.B. For those who hold travel documents for aliens, namely; alien passport or C.I. could not apply for this temporary tourist visa at the immigration checkpoints. You have to apply for visa at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General overseas even such documents are issued by the above countries.

Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints that provides facilities for issuance of visa on arrival
1. Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok
2. Chiangmai International Airport, Chiangmai
3. Phuket International Airport, Phuket
4. Hatyai International Airport, Songkla
5. U Tapao Airport, Rayong
6. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
7. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
8. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
9. Betong Immigration Checkpoint, Yala
10. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint, Songkla
11. Samui Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
12. Sukothai International Airport, Tak
13. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
14. Si Racha Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi
15. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint, Rayong
16. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
17. Samuai Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
18. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint, Phuket
19. Satun Immigration Checkpoint, Satun
20. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint, Krabi
21. Songkhla Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
22. Chiang Rai Airport, Immigration Checkpoint, Chiang Rai
23. Surat Thani Airport, Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani

OVERVIEW

SINGLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 45.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 60 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located at
  
  Government Center/Chaengwattana
  Building B, No. 120 Moo 3 Chaengwattana Rd,
  Tungsonghong Sub-District Lak-si Disterict
  Bangkok 10210,
  Tel (662) 141-9889 Fax (662) 143-8228
  (or at http://www.immigration.go.th).
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

DOUBLE ENTRIES

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A copy of airline ticket confirming the date of your second entry into Thailand within 3 months of lodging visa application

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.  

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 60 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located at
  
  Government Center/Chaengwattana
  Building B, No. 120 Moo 3 Chaengwattana Rd,
  Tungsonghong Sub-District Lak-si Disterict
  Bangkok 10210,
  Tel (662) 141-9889 Fax (662) 143-8228
  (or at http://www.immigration.go.th).
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

For business people who wish to visit Thailand for business purposes, for example, to attend a conference or training session, to conduct business with a Thailand-based organisation, to conduct business negotiations or for an exploratory business visit, you may apply for a Non-immigrant "B" visa before entering Thailand. The Non–immigrant “B” visa has 2 categories:

• Single entry visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand and is valid for 3 months.

• Multiple entries visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand on each visit and is valid for multiple entries within 12 months.

SINGLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter from your employer stating your position, length of employment, date and purpose of visit and/or an invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating purpose of visit 

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

MULTIPLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter from your employer stating your position, length of employment, dates and purposes of visits
• An invitation letter from concerned company/organisation in Thailand stating dates and purposes of visits
• A copy of concerned company/organisation's registration or license in Thailand
• A copies of corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:

                    1) list of shareholders
                    2) company profile
                    3) details of business operation
                    4) map indicating location of the company
                    5) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 225.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 12 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10

The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

If you wish to enter Thailand for employment purposes, you may apply for a Non-immigrant “B” visa before entering Thailand. The Non–immigrant “B” visa has 2 categories:

• Single entry visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand and is valid for 3 months.

• Multiple entries visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand on each visit and is valid for multiple entries within 12 months. However, you must have a valid work permit in Thailand before applying for multiple entries visa.

SINGLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter of acceptance from your employer in Thailand
• A copy of your work contract
• A copy of your employer's business registration or license in Thailand

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

Additional information
Upon entry into Thailand, an applicant or his/her appointed representatives must apply for a work permit at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, in which the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly. If the applicant’s associated company is located in the provinces, a work permit may be applied at the Employment Office of that province.

MULTIPLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter of acceptance from your employer in Thailand
• A copy of your work contract
• A copy of your employer's business registration or license in Thailand
• A copy of a valid work permit in Thailand
• A copies of corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:

                    1) list of shareholders
                    2) company profile
                    3) details of business operation
                    4) map indicating location of the company
                    5) balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 225.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 12 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10

The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

If you wish to enter Thailand to study or attend a conference, seminar, workshop or other non-business oriented purposes, you may apply for a Non-immigrant “ED” visa before entering Thailand.

SINGLE ENTRY AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Documents required

-------> If you wish to study in Thailand

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter of acceptance from concerned school, institute or university
• A copy of school, institute, or university's profile and registration or license in Thailand

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

Additional information

-------> If you wish to attend an educational conference, seminar or workshop in Thailand

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter from your employer stating your position, length of employment, date(s) and purpose of visit(s)
• A letter of invitation or acceptance from concerned organisation in Thailand
• A copy of concerned organisation's registration or license in Thailand

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10

The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

This type of visa will be issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the following purposes:

- To travel in transit (category "TS") through the Thailand or at the airport exceeding 12 hours in order to proceed to a third country of destination or to re-enter your own country
(require proof of confirmed onward ticket to a third country)
 
- To participate in sports activities (category "S")
(require letter from organization concerned and invitation letter from Thailand)
 
- Captain or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in Thailand (category "C")
(require letter from organization concerned and invitation letter from Thailand)

SINGLE ENTRY

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A copy of airline ticket confirming a third country of destination

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 35.

Validity of visa
The validity of a visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Extension of stay

• If you wish to extend your stay, you can submit an application to the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 (or at http://www.police.go.th).
• The extension of stay and change of certain visa types are at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

DOUBLE ENTRIES

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A copy of airline ticket confirming a third country of destination and date of your second entry into Thailand within 3 months of lodging visa application

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 35.

Validity of visa
The validity of a visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Extension of stay

• If you wish to extend your stay, you can submit an application to the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 (or at http://www.police.go.th).

The extension of stay and change of certain visa types are at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

If you wish to enter Thailand to visit your spouse or family, you may apply for a Non-immigrant “O” visa before entering Thailand. The Non–immigrant “O” visa has 2 categories:

• Single entry visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand and is valid for 3 months.

• Multiple entries visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand on each visit and is valid for multiple entries within 12 months.

SINGLE ENTRY AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A copy of proof of relationship between yourself and your spouse or family member i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, house registration
• A letter from your spouse or family member verifying the current status of relationship and support for your visa application

-------> If your spouse or family member is a Thai national

• A copy of his/her Thai national identification card and/or Thai passport personal detail page
• A copy of his/her Thai house registration

-------> If your spouse or family member is not a Thai national

• A letter from your spouse or family member's visa sponsor in Thailand verifying current status of relationship
• A copy of your spouse or family member's passport personal detail page and Thai visa

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90 for single entry and AUD$ 225 for multiple entries.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months for single entry and 12 months for multiple entries.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10

The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

If you currently hold or had a Thai citizenship, you may apply for a Non-immigrant “O” visa before entering Thailand. The Non–immigrant “B” visa has 2 categories:

• Single entry visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand and is valid for 3 months.

• Multiple entries visa will allow you to stay up to 90 days in Thailand on each visit and is valid for multiple entries within 12 months.

SINGLE ENTRY AND MULTIPLE ENTRIES

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headwear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• Proof of Thai citizenship such as a Thai passport, national identification card or birth certificate with a copy

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90 for single entry and AUD$ 225 for multiple entries.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months for single entry and 12 months for multiple entries.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10

The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

OVERVIEW

If you wish to enter Thailand as a volunteer or for employment in a non-governmental organisation, you may apply for a Non-immigrant “O” visa before entering Thailand.

Documents required

• A passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months
• A completed and signed visa application FORM A
• A photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted)
• A copy of passport or travel document personal detail page
• A letter of invitation or acceptance from concerned organisation in Thailand
• A copy of concerned organisation's registration or license in Thailand
• A copy of ID card (Thai ID card or a passport with a proof of redident in Thailand) of a person who sign an invitation or employment letter

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 90.

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 3 months.

Validity of stay
You will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 90 days.

Extension of stay

• An extension of stay for an additional 30 days can be requested at the Office of the Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

Additional information
Upon arrival in Thailand, applicants who seek employment with an NGO in Thailand, or his/her appointed representatives, must apply for a work permit at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, in which the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly. If the applicant’s organisation is located in the provinces, a work permit may be applied at the Employment Office of that province.

OVERVIEW

Eligibility

• Must be 50 years of age and above on the date of submitting an application;
• Must not be a person prohibited from entering Thailand;
• Must not have criminal record in Thailand or in the country of his/her nationality or the country of his/her residence;
• Must have no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No. 14 (B.E. 2535) i.e. Leprosy, Tuberculosis (T.B.), Elephantiasis, drug addiction, alcoholism and third step of Syphilis;
• Must have the nationality of or permanent residence in the country where his/her application is submitted; and
• Must not seek employment in Thailand.

Documents required

• A passport with validity not less than 18 months

A set of original documents consisting of the following:

• A completed and signed visa application FORM A with one photo (3.5x4.5 cm.) taken within last 6 months without wearing glasses or headgear (photocopy not accepted) attached to the application form;
• A copy of passport personal detail page
• A completed Personal Data Form;
• A copy of a bank statement showing a deposit at the amount equal to no less than 800,000 Baht, or an income statement (an original copy) with a monthly salary of no less than 65,000.00 Baht, or a deposit account plus monthly income of no less than 800,000 Baht a year;
• A letter from a bank or financial institution (an original copy) confirming sufficient funds;
• A police name check certificate issued no longer than 3 months prior to submitting the application;
• A medical certificate indicating that the applicant has no prohibitive diseases as indicated in the Ministerial Regulation No.14 (B.E. 2535) issued no longer than 3 months prior to submitting the application;

In case the applicant wishes to have his/her spouse who does not qualify for a retirement visa stay in Thailand with the applicant, their marriage certificate shall also be produced as evidence (the spouse will be considered for a non-immigrant visa category "O").

Important note:        

1. When you have prepared all the original documents as required above, you must then make 3 copies of each document. (Photos and signatures must not be photocopied)
2. After you have made copies of all the documents, you must separate the documents into 4 sets. Within these sets, arrange the documents in the order given above. All together you will have 1 set of the original documents and 3 sets of copies of the original documents.
3. After the 4 sets of documents have been prepared, you must then take them to a Notary Public to bind and notarized each set of documents (the documents must only be binded by the Notary Public).

Visa application processing fee
The visa application processing fee is AUD$ 225

Validity of visa
The validity of visa is 12 months with multiple entries.

Validity of stay
Upon arrival, you will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 12 months. However, the period of stay granted is at the discretion of the immigration officer.

Extension of stay

• Extension of stay can be requested at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel.: (66 2) 287 3101-10
• At the end of the 12 months stay, if you wish to extend your stay, you can submit a request for the extended period of stay at the Immigration Bureau along with evidence of money transfer, or a deposit account in Thailand, or an income statement; proving that you have the amount of no less than 800,000 Baht, or an income statement with a deposit account that adds up to no less than 800,000 Baht a year.
• If your spouse wishes to extend his/her stay as well, a marriage certificate has to be produced.
• The extension of stay and change of certain types of visa is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer.

Recommendations for foreigners while staying in Thailand

• When completing the stay of 90 days in Thailand, the foreigner shall report to the immigration officer in his/her residential area, or report to the police station in his/her residence area every 90 days.

You may report to the competent authority by mail with the following instructions:
a) Complete Report Form (Tor Mo 47) together with a copy of your passport pages showing your photograph, personal details, and the latest arrival stamp.
b) A self-addressed envelop with postage affixed, containing the requirements shall be forwarded 7 days before the due date by acknowledgement of receipt mail to the Immigration Bureau, South Sathon Road, Sathon District, Bangkok 10120.
b) In case of conducting any following reports, the Reply Form for the previous report shall be enclosed as well.