Guidelines for Applying a Thai Visa

The dynamic and the lively tourism of Thailand is enough to explain why Thai visas are used extensively by people. Through the years, Thailand has not only become a famous tourist spot but also an attractive place for investors who want to expand their business. The number of people applying for Thai Visas is increasing ever since. Visa is a permit that allows a person to enter in a country. Without it, one is not allowed to enter in a foreign country. Visas are classified into different categories according to their purpose. Currently there are 6 major categories of Thai visas and these are:

1. Transit 2. Tourist 3. Non-Immigrant 4. Diplomatic 5. Official 6. Courtesy

How to apply for a Thai Visa

• While applying for a visa, clearly identify the type of visa that you need. If a lawyer is consulted in this matter, the process becomes easier. • Process all other necessary documents such as working permits and passports. Sometimes, financial statements are also required. A faster processing always requires these documents. • Submit your application to the Thai embassy or Thai consulate in home country. Entities prohibited from entering Thailand Thai government prohibited the entrance of following individuals and these are: • Visitors having invalid passports and their visas are not issues by Royal Thai embassies. • Individuals who can not support themselves. • Unskilled workers or those violating the Alien Work Permit Law in Thailand. • Mentally or psychologically ill individuals or individuals affected by transferable diseases specifically mentioned by Ministerial Regulations' list • Those who have not undergone the small pox individuals and continuously refuse to have even when prescribed by Immigration doctor. • Individuals having criminal records except those whose deeds are characterized as petty offenses. • An individual whose behavior is regarded as dangerous to public, have immoral grounds and is a threat to the country’s security. • Foreigners that do not possess money or bond as prescribed by Section 14 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) • Those included in the listing of 16 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979). • Individuals involved in gambling, human trafficking and prostitution. • Those who were deported from Thailand except of exemption.