Adapted from Tourism Authority of Thailand — Australia. Any first-person experiences in this article belong to the original author.
Countries whose nationals are exempt from visa requirements when entering Thailand
Nationals of countries that are exempt from visa requirements when entering Thailand
1. Tourist Visa Exemption Program
Nationals of the following countries can enter Thailand visa-free with a diplomatic/service passport.
Estonia (diplomatic passport only) France (diplomatic passport only) Spain (diplomatic passport only) Pakistan (diplomatic passport only) Thailand/Visa on arrival
List of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements and can apply for a visa upon arrival.
Travelers with this type of visa are allowed to enter Thailand and stay there for a maximum of 15 days.
Foreigners from the 19 countries who wish to work, run a business, or invest in Thailand must first apply for and obtain a temporary residence visa from a Thai embassy or consulate in their home country. Otherwise, they cannot apply for a work permit after entering Thailand and will have to leave the Kingdom again to apply for the visa at a Thai embassy or consulate in their home country.
Border crossings where tourists can obtain a visa upon arrival.
Checkpoint at Suvarnabhumi Airport Don Mueang Airport checkpoint Chiang Mai Airport checkpoint Phuket Airport checkpoint Hat Yai Airport Checkpoint U-Tapao Airport checkpoint Mae Sai Border Post No. 1 & No. 2 (Chiang Rai Province) Port of Chiang Saen (Chiang Rai Province) Thai-Laotian Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong border post and Chiang Khong port (Chiang Rai Province) Betong border post (Yala Province) Sadao Border Post (Songkhla Porvince) Samui Airport checkpoint (Surat Thani Province) Tak checkpoint at Sukhothai Airport (Sukhothai Province) Si Racha in the port of Laem Chabang (Chonburi Province) Map of Ta Phut Port (Rayong Province) Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge | Nong Khai Border Post Samui checkpoint at Nathon Pier (Surat Thani Province) Checkpoint Phuket at the port of Phuket and Chalong Pier (Phuket Province) Port of Tammalang (Satun Province) Krabi checkpoint at the port of Krabi and Krabi airport Chiang Rai Airport checkpoint Surat Thani Airport checkpoint Pattaya Checkpoint at Sattahip Port (Chonburi Province) Ban Had Lek border post (Trat province) Ban Laem border post (Chanthaburi Province) Ban Klong Luek border post (Sa Kaeo Province) Thai-Laotian Friendship Bridge II Mukdahan Border Crossing Mae Sot border post (Tak province) Padang Besar Checkpoint (Songkhla Porvince) Su-Ngai Kolok border post (Narathiwat Province) Tha Sadet Port (Nong Khai Province) Bueng Kan Port (Bueng Kan Province) Chong Mek border post (Ubon Ratchathani Province) Ban Na Kra Seng border post (Loei Province) Thai-Laotian Friendship Bridge III, Nakhon Phanom Border Post Ban Huai Kon border post (Nan Province) Ban Prakob checkpoint (Songkhla Province) Wang Prachan border post (Satun Province) Tak Bai Port (Narathiwat Province) Buketa border post (Narathiwat Province) Return ticket within the specified period. Cash amounting to at least 10,000 THB per person or at least 20,000 THB for a family. A fully completed visa application form upon arrival. A passport valid for at least 6 months. Visa fee of 2,000 THB. Foreigners applying for this type of visa generally cannot request an extension of their stay – except in exceptional circumstances, such as illness. In such cases, they can apply for a visa extension at an immigration office (both in Bangkok and in the provinces). Immigration office officials review each application individually.
Note: For further information, please contact the Thai Immigration Bureau at +66 2141 9889 or visit their website at http://www.immigration.go.th.
*Information updated in November 2016
List of countries whose citizens require a visa to enter Thailand.
Democratic Republic of Congo Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) Yellow fever
– The Ministry of Health has issued regulations requiring applicants who have entered or transited through countries declared to be yellow fever infection areas to present an international health certificate showing that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever.
The international health certificate must be submitted with the visa application. The traveler must present this certificate to the immigration officer upon arrival in the Kingdom. Nationals of the countries listed below who have not entered from or transited through these countries do not require such a certificate. However, they should provide proof that their residence is not in a high-risk area to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
The following are the countries that have been designated as yellow fever infection areas.
Angola: Republic of Angola Bolivia: Republic of Bolivia Brazil: Federative Republic of Brazil Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Burundi: Republic of Burundi Cameroon: Federal Republic of Cameroon Colombia: Republic of Colombia Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo Republic of the Congo: Republic of the Congo Ivory Coast: Republic of Ivory Coast Ecuador: Republic of Ecuador Equatorial Guinea: Republic of Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Gambia: Republic of Gambia Guinea-Bissau: Republic of Guinea-Bissau Guinea: Republic of Guinea Guyana: Cooperative Republic of Guyana Liberia: Republic of Liberia Mauritania: Islamic Republic of Mauritania Nigeria: Federal Republic of Nigeria Panama: Republic of Panama Rwanda: Republic of Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Senegal: Republic of Senegal Sierra Leone: Republic of Sierra Leone Somalia: Democratic Republic of Somalia Sudan: Republic of Sudan Suriname: Republic of Suriname Tanzania: United Republic of Tanzania Trinidad and Tobago: Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Uganda: Republic of Uganda Venezuela: Republic of Venezuela Argentina: Republic of Argentina Paraguay: Republic of Paraguay Visa issuance
This visa is issued to foreigners who wish to enter Thailand for the following purposes: transit through Thailand (category “TS”), participation in sporting activities (category “S”), persons who are responsible for a means of transport or whose crew are calling at a port, railway station or area in Thailand (category “C”). A transit visa is valid for 3 months. Visa fee of 800 Baht. The maximum stay is 30 days. Cash amounting to at least 10,000 Baht per person or at least 20,000 Baht per family. Passport or travel document valid for at least six months; fully completed visa application form; recent passport photo (2x2 inches) of the applicant; proof of travel from Thailand (confirmed and fully paid flight ticket); proof of sufficient funds (10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family); visa for a third country in the passport or travel document; letter of invitation confirming the applicant's participation in sporting activities in Thailand. Consular officers reserve the right to request further documents if necessary. This type of visa is issued to foreigners who wish to enter Thailand for tourist purposes. (Category “TR”) A transit visa is valid for 3 months or 6 months. Visa fee of 1,000 Baht. The maximum length of stay is 60 days. Cash amounting to at least 20,000 Baht per person or at least 40,000 Baht per family. Required documents: Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months; fully completed visa application form; recent passport photo (2x2 inches) of the applicant; proof of travel from Thailand (fully paid flight ticket); proof of sufficient funds (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family). Consular officials reserve the right to request further documents if necessary. This type of visa is issued to foreigners who wish to enter Thailand for the following reasons: Official duties (Code F), Business travel and professional activities (Code B), Investments approved by the relevant ministries (Code M), Investments or other activities in accordance with the legal provisions for investment promotion (Code IB), Education and training, workshops and other training (Code ED), Work in the mass media (Code M), Religious missions/evangelism approved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Ministry of Education (Code R), Scientific research/teaching internships at a research institute or educational institution in Thailand (Code RS), Activities related to craft professions (Code EX), Other (Code O), Retirement as a senior citizen in Thailand, Entry into the Kingdom as a party to legal proceedings or as a witness, Performance of official duties within the family of a foreigner temporarily residing in Thailand for diplomatic, consular or other purposes, provided the person in question is the father, mother, spouse or child under the guardianship and part of the family. Serving as a personal servant traveling from another country to work regularly in the residence of a diplomat or person of equivalent status, or for a person in a diplomatic position under an agreement concluded between the Government of Thailand and the government of the foreign state in question, or with an international organization or agency. Granting or receiving protection for a Thai citizen or resident in Thailand, where that person is the parent, spouse, or protected child belonging to the household. Serving a state-owned enterprise or a non-profit organization. Entering the Kingdom as a Thai citizen to visit a relative or to apply for repatriation to Thailand. Entering Thailand for medical reasons. Entering Thailand as a sports coach or instructor for athletes at the request of the Government of Thailand. Depending on the purpose of their visit, applicants must submit the following documents: a fully completed visa application form, a passport or travel document valid for at least six months (18 months' validity is required for one-year visas), a passport photo (2x2 inches) not older than six months, and proof of sufficient financial means (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family). Information regarding the documents required for your specific trip can be obtained from the Royal Thai Embassy and Consulate. Please note that the authorities may request further documents or conduct a personal interview.
A non-immigrant visa is valid for 3 months for a single entry and 6 months for multiple entries. The visa fee is 2,000 Baht for a single entry and 5,000 Baht for multiple entries. The maximum length of stay is 90 days. Extension of stay in Thailand. Foreigners who meet the criteria and conditions set by the Immigration Bureau are granted a stay in Thailand for a maximum of one year. Applications can be submitted to the Immigration Bureau in the government complex on Chaeng Wattana Road in Bangkok.
Foreigners wishing to extend their stay in Thailand or change the type of visa must submit an application to the Immigration Bureau located in the Government Complex, Chaeng Wattana Road, Bangkok, Tel. +66 2141 9889 or via the official website www.immigration.go.th. Approval of the application is at the discretion of the immigration officers.
4. Diplomatic visa / service visa
Upon official request, Thai embassies and consulates general may issue visas to holders of diplomatic or service passports who wish to take up employment with a foreign diplomatic mission, consulate or international organization in the Kingdom, as well as to their family members. Verbal notes and/or documents issued by the foreign government or an international organization confirming the identity of the person concerned and their purpose during their stay in the country are considered valid evidence. Upon official request, Thai embassies and consulates general may issue courtesy visas to holders of diplomatic, service and ordinary passports who wish to enter Thailand for official purposes and/or other reasons. Documents that serve as proof of identity are those issued by a government authority, a foreign government or an international organization, confirming the identity of the person concerned and their purpose during the visit to Thailand. Visa for senior citizens aged 50 and over from abroad for recreational purposes
This type of visa can be issued to applicants aged 50 and over who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of no more than one year without intending to work there.
Holders of this visa are permitted to stay in Thailand for one year. Any employment is strictly prohibited.
The applicant must be at least 50 years old on the day of application. The applicant is not prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act BE 2522 (1979). No criminal record in Thailand or in the applicant's country of nationality or residence. Have citizenship or permanent residence in the country where the application is submitted. None of the exclusion criteria mentioned in Ministerial Decree No. 14 BE 2535 (leprosy, tuberculosis, drug addiction, elephantiasis, third stage of syphilis). Employment in Thailand is prohibited. Passport valid for at least 18 months. Three copies of the fully completed visa application forms. Three passport photos (4 x 6 cm) of the applicant, taken within the last six months. A copy of a bank statement showing a deposit of at least 800,000 Baht, or an income statement (original copy) showing a monthly income of at least 65,000 Baht, or a deposit account with a total monthly income of at least 800,000 Baht. When submitting a bank statement, a guarantee declaration from the bank (in original form) is required. A letter of confirmation from the country of his nationality or residence, stating that the applicant has no criminal record (the confirmation must not be valid for more than three months and must be certified by a notary public or the applicant's diplomatic or consular representation). A medical certificate from the country where the application is made, stating that none of the diseases listed in Ministerial Decree No. 14 (BE 2535) lead to exclusion (the certificate must not be valid for more than three months and must be certified by a notary public or the applicant's diplomatic or consular representation). If the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for a long-stay visa (OA category), they will be granted temporary residence under a long-stay visa (O category). Proof of marriage must be provided in the form of a marriage certificate, which must be certified by a notary public or the applicant's diplomatic or consular mission. 3. Channels for submitting the application
The applicant may submit their application to the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate General in their home/residence country or to the Immigration Bureau office in Thailand at Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel. 0-2141-9889.
5,000 Baht for multiple entries
5. Recommendations for foreigners with a non-immigrant visa “OA” (long-term stay) during their stay in the Kingdom
After entry, the holder of this type of visa is permitted to stay in Thailand for one year from the date of first entry. After the 90-day stay, the foreigner must register with the immigration office in their place of residence and repeat this registration every 90 days for the remainder of their stay in Thailand. If there is no immigration office in their place of residence, the foreigner can register with the police. Foreigners can contact the relevant authority by mail and must include the following: a registration form (Tor Mor 47), a copy of the passport pages with photo, personal data and the last entry stamp, a copy of the confirmation of receipt and a stamped return envelope. These documents must be sent to Immigration Department 1, 120 Moo 3, Government Centre B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, and submitted no later than 7 days before the end of each 90-day period. You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt, which you should use for any further correspondence.
Foreigners wishing to extend their stay must submit an application for an extension of stay to the Immigration Bureau. This application must include proof of money transfers or a bank account in Thailand, proof of income of at least 800,000 baht, or proof of income plus a bank statement showing a total balance of at least 800,000 baht. The extension of stay for one year is granted at the discretion of the immigration officer, provided the aforementioned requirements are met. ACMECS single visa between Thailand and Cambodia (ASV)
The ACMECS member states believe that a unified visa (similar to the EU's Schengen visa) will not only facilitate tourism from non-member countries to the region, but will also reduce development disparities and accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region. During the 8th meeting of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Committee in Bangkok, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Thailand and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Cambodia announced the introduction of the ASV program between the two countries, effective December 27, 2012.
The ASV (Adoption Security Verification) is issued when third-country nationals (from 35 countries/economic regions, list attached) apply for a visa at Thai or Cambodian embassies/consulates. Before issuing the visa, each embassy/consulate must obtain prior authorization and await the other party's response. However, each country has the right to refuse to issue a visa or to reject the prior authorization. The fee for the ASV visa for Thailand is the same as for a Thai tourist visa and is 1,000 Baht per entry (approximately US$40). For Cambodia, the fee is US$20. Multiple entries are not permitted; all fees are for single entry and are non-refundable. The fee must be paid separately at the issuing embassy or consulate and at immigration in the other participating country. The Thai Immigration Bureau (26 entry points, see below) charges visa fees to tourists from third countries who have already applied for an ASV visa at the Cambodian embassy/consulate and are entering Thailand. The reverse also applies to Cambodians. Both websites provide contact details for a contact person in case of any questions or concerns. 2. The list of countries that can apply for an ACMECS single visa (ASV).
3. The border crossings that tourists with the ACMECS single visa can use to enter and exit Thailand and Cambodia.
Border crossings accessible to tourists traveling to Thailand: Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok), Chiang Mai International Airport (Chiang Mai Province), Phuket International Airport (Phuket Province), Hat Yai International Airport (Songkhla Province), U-Tapao International Airport – Pattaya (Rayong Province), Mae Sai Border Post No. 1 & 2 (Chiang Rai Province), Chiang Saen Port (Chiang Rai Province), Thai-Laotian Friendship Bridge IV, Chiang Khong Border Post and Port (Chiang Rai Province), Betong Border Post (Yala Province), Sadao Border Post (Songkhla Province), Samui International Airport (Surat Thani Province), Samui Checkpoint at Nathon Pier (Surat Thani Province), Tak Checkpoint at Sukhothai Airport (Sukhothai Province), Si Racha Checkpoint at Laem Chabang Port (Sukhothai Province) Chonburi), Ta Phut Port (Rayong Province), Thai-Laotian Friendship Bridge I, Nong Khai Border Post, Phuket Border Crossing at Phuket Port and Chalong Pier (Phuket Province), Tammalang Port (Satun Province), Krabi International Airport, Songkhla Border Crossing, Chiang Rai International Airport, Surat Thani International Airport, Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Ban Had Lek Border Crossing (Trat Province), Ban Klong Luek Border Crossing (Sa Kaeo Province) Border crossings where tourists can leave Thailand: Tourists can leave Thailand at all border crossings. 1. International checkpoints proposed by Cambodia
Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia
Siem Reap International Airport, Cambodia
Bayet International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Vietnam
Samnor International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Vietnam
Phnom Den International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Vietnam
Sihanoukville International Seaport, Cambodia
Cham Yeam International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Thailand
Prom International Border Crossing Cambodia – Thailand
Daung International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Thailand
Poi Pet International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Thailand
O'Smach International Checkpoint Cambodia – Thailand
Chorm International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Thailand
Dong Kralo International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Laos
Trapaing Sre International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Vietnam
Trapaing Phlong International Border Crossing, Cambodia – Vietnam
Oknha Mong International Border Crossing, Cambodia
International Port of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
GCC states
Nationals of member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) who wish to enter Thailand for medical purposes are exempt from the visa requirement.
Nationals of the GCC states Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates can receive medical treatment in Thailand for 90 days without a visa.
Nationals of GCC countries who wish to take advantage of the 90-day visa exemption must present the following documents to immigration officials upon arrival in Thailand.
An official medical certificate issued by certified health facilities in Thailand Financial support documents (e.g., health insurance) are issued by the relevant authorities in the respective countries. Copies of official documents proving the relationship between the patient and accompanying persons (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, registration certificate, identity card in the case of a family member).
Employment contract (in the case of an employee or domestic worker) Declaration of Commitment (presented by hospitals in Thailand) *For further information, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy and Consulate.
List of hospitals that support an extension of stay in Thailand
The following list contains hospitals that allow GCC nationals entering Thailand for medical purposes to extend their stay by up to 90 days. All hospitals listed below are certified according to the standards of Joint Commission International (JCI).
Aek Udon International Hospital Address: 555/5 Posri Road, Muang Udonthani, Udonthani, 41000
Telephone (+66) 42 342 555
Address of Aikchol Hospital: Aikchon Hospital 1: 68/3 Phraya Satja Road, Baan-suan, Muang Chon Buri, Chonburi, 20000 Aikchon Hospital 2: 31/2 Moo 3, Ang-Sila Road, Samet, Muang Chon Buri, Chonburi, 20000
Telephone (+66) 38 273 840
Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai Address 88/8 Moo 6, Nong Pa Khrang, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50000
Website www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com
Telephone (+66) 52 089 888
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Address 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan, 77110
Website www.bangkokhospital.com/huahin
Telephone (+66) 32 616 800
Bangkok Hospital Medical Center Address: 2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok, 10310
Website www.bangkokhospital.com
Telephone (+66) 2 310 3000
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Address 301 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road, Km. 143, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150
Website www.bangkokpattayahospital.com
Telephone (+66) 38 259 999
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Address 2/1 Hongyok Utis Road, Muang, Phuket, 83000
Website www.phukethospital.com
Telephone (+66) 76 254 425
Bangkok Hospital Samui Address 57 Moo 3, Thaweerat Phakdee Road, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
Website www.bangkokhospitalsamui.com
Telephone (+66) 77 429 500
Bangkok International Dental Center Address: CentralFestival Eastville, Room 328, 69 Pradit Manutham Road, Bangkok, 10230
Website www.bangkokdentalcenter.com
Telephone (+66) 2 692 4433
Bangpakok 9 International Hospital Address: 362, Rama 2 Road, Bangmod Jomthong, Bangkok, 10150
Website bangpakokhospital.com
Telephone (+66) 2 109 9111
Address of BNH Hospital: 9/1, Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok, 10500
Website www.bnhhospital.com
Telephone (+66) 2 686 2700
Bumrungrad International Address: 33 Sukhumvit 3, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Website www.bumrungrad.com thailandhospital
Telephone (+66) 2 667 1000
Chaophya Hospital Public Company Limited, Address: 113/44, Borommaratchachonnani, ArunAmmarin, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700
Telephone (+66) 2 434 1111
Chiangmai Ram Hospital Address: 8 Boonreungrit Road, Muang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50200
Website www.chiangmairam.com
Telephone (+66) 53 224 880
Address of Chonburi Hospital: 62 Moo 2, Sukhumvit Road, Baan-Suan, Muang Chon Buri, Chonburi, 20000
Website www.cbh.moph.go.th
Telephone (+66) 38 931 100
Koh Chang International Clinic Address: 376 Moo 2, Sukhumvit Road, Wangkrajae, Muang, Trat, 23000
Website http://www.bangkoktrathospital.com/
Telephone (+66) 39 552 777
Kamol Cosmetic Hospital Address: 1223, Ladpraw 94, Intraporn Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok, 10310
Website: www.kamolhospital.com
Telephone (+66) 2 559 0155
Address of Khonkaen Ram Hospital: 193, Sri Jaan Road, Muang, Khonkaen, 40000
Website www.khonkaenram.com
Telephone (+66) 43 333 800
Kluaynamthai Home Care Address 27, Sukhumvit 68 Road, Bang Na, Bangkok, 10260
Website www.kluaynamthai2.com
Telephone (+66) 84 567 1114-6
Address of Kluaynamthai Hospital: 80, Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, 10110
Website www.kluaynamthai.com
Telephone (+66) 2 769 2000
Kluaynamthai Polyclinic Branch Asoke Address: 2491 Rama 4, Bangkok
Kluaynamthai2 Geriatric Hospital Address: 27, Sukhumvit 68 Road, Bang Na, Bangkok, 10260
International Hospital Krabi Nakharin
Address 1, Pisanpob Road, Paknam, Muang Krabi, Krabi, 81000
Website www.krabinakharin.co.th
Telephone (+66) 75 626 555
Mahachai Hospital Public Company Limited Address 927/43, Koh Setthakit Road, Mahachai, Muang, Samutsakorn, 74000
Website: www.mahachaihospital.com
Telephone (+66) 34 424 990
Metta International Eye Center Address 2nd Floor, Bangkok Mediplex Building, 42, Sukhumvit Road, Bang Jaak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok, 10260
Telephone (+66) 2 712 2066
Navamin 9 Hospital Address: 599 Moo 13, Sihaburanukit Road, Min Buri, Bangkok, 10510
Telephone (+66) 2 518 1818
Address of Nonthavej Hospital: 30/8, Ngamwongwan Road, Bangkhen, Nonthaburi, 11000
Website www.nonthavej.co.th
Telephone (+66) 2 596 7888
Phyathai 2 Hospital Address: 943, Phaholyothin Road, Samsannai, Phyathai, Bangkok 10400
Telephone (+66) 2 617 2444
Address of Pitsanuvej Hospital: 211, Khunpirentoratep Road, Muang, Phitsanulok, 65000
Website www.pitsanuvej.com
Telephone (+66) 55 909 000
Praram 9 Hospital Address 99, Soi Rama 9 Hospital, Rama 9 Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok, 10320
Telephone (+66) 2 202 9999
Rachvipa MRI Center Address 9, Ratchadapisek Alley 56, Ratchadapisek Road, Lad Yaw, Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900
Telephone (+66) 98 830 7586, (+66) 2 158 1088, (+66) 2 911 1317-18
Ramkhamhaeng Hospital Address: 436, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, Ramkhamhaeng Road, Huamak, Bangkapi, Bangkok, 10240
Website www.ram-hosp.co.th
Telephone (+66) 2 743 9999, (+66) 2 374 0200
Address of Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital: 488, Srinakarin Road, Suanluang, Bangkok, 10250
Website www.samitivejhospitals.com/srinakarin
Telephone (+66) 2 022 2222
Samitivej Sriracha Hospital Address 8, Soi Laemket, Jermompol Road, Sriracha, Chonburi, 20110
Website www.samitivejhospitals.com/sriracha
Telephone (+66) 38 320 300
Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital Address 133, Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok, 10110
Website www.samitivejhospitals.com/sukhumvit
Sea Smile Dental Clinic Address 189/18, Rat-U-Thit 200 Year, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150
Website www.thaidentalcenter.com
Telephone (+66) 2 105 4288
Sikarin Hatyai Hospital Address 169, Nipatsongkhroa 1 Road, Hat Yai, Songkhla, 90110
Website www.sikarinhadyai.com
Telephone (+66) 74 366 966
Address of Sikarin Hospital: 4/29 Moo 10, Srinakarin Road, Bang-Na, Bangkok, 10260
Telephone (+66) 2 366 9900
Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital Address: 2, Wanglang Road, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700
Website www.siphhospital.com
Sri Phala Clinic Address: 166/56 Moo 1, Bo Phut, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
Website sriphalahealthcare.com
Telephone (+66) 77 954 054, (+66) 62 656 1419
Address of Srisawan Hospital: 33/64, Daw Wa Dung Road, Paknampo, Muang, Nakhon Sawan, 60000
Telephone (+66) 56 221 222, (+66) 56 311 626
Sukumvit Hospital Address: 1411, Sukumvit Road, Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110
Website www.sukumvithospital.com
Telephone (+66) 2 391 0011
Synphaet Hospital Address: 9/99, Ramintra Road, KM 8.5, Khannayao, Bangkok, 10230
Website www.synphaet.co.th
Telephone (+66) 2 793 5000, (+66) 2 793 5099 Thabo Crown Prince Hospital Address Tha Bo, Nong Khai
Website www.thabohospital.com
Telephone (+66) 42 430 115
World Medical Center Address: 44 M00 4, Chaengwattana Road, Pakkred, Nonthaburi, 11120
Website theworldmedicalcenter.com
Telephone (+66) 2 836 9999
Address of Vejthani Hospital: 1 Ladprao Road 111, Klong Chan, Bangkapi, Bangkok, 10240
Telephone (+66) 85 223 8888, (+66) 2 734 0000
Address of Vibhavadi Hospital: 51/3, Ngamwongwan Road, Chatujak, Bangkok, 10900
Website www.vibhavadi.com
Telephone (+66) 2 561 1111
Wuttisak Clinic Siam Square Branch Address 205/4-5, Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330
Website www.wuttisakclinic.com
Telephone (+66) 2 658 4440
Address of Yanhee Hospital: 454, Charansanitwong Road, Bang-O, Bangplad, Bangkok, 10700
Telephone (+66) 2 879 0300
Immigration criteria
Immigration criteria regarding the permissible length of stay in the Kingdom of Thailand and the application for visa extension for foreigners with a regular passport, depending on the visa type.
Country: 49 countries are exempt from visa requirements.
Visa type without a visa
Extension period 30 days (maximum 90 days from the date of entry)
Visa type: Non-immigrant
Extension period: As needed and required (maximum 1 year)
Visa type OA (long-term stay)
Extension period: 1 year
Countries: 12 countries that have a visa waiver agreement with Thailand
Length of stay: 14, 30 or 90 days after conclusion of the contract
*If the courtesy visa holder is a visitor to a royal family or a guest of the Thai government, he or she may remain in the Kingdom until the mission/visit is completed. 49 countries or economic zones enjoy priority entry into Thailand for tourism purposes. These include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Vietnam. Countries/economic zones eligible to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA): 19 countries are Andorra, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Countries/economic zones with a visa waiver agreement with Thailand (there are 12 countries/economic zones): Argentina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Chile (90 days), Hong Kong (30 days), South Korea (90 days), Laos (30 days), Macau (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Peru (90 days), Russia (30 days), Vietnam (30 days) and Cambodia (14 days). The members of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) are Australia, Brunei, China, Chile, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and Vietnam. The Immigration Department approves visa extensions based on the purpose of the stay, the necessity of the stay, and the applicant's nationality. Details can be found in Order No. 606/2549 of the Royal Thai Police. If a visa extension application is denied, the Royal Thai Police will nevertheless grant the applicant a further seven-day stay to prepare for departure. Information updated in August 2014
The procedure
Procedures, criteria for consideration and required documents for extending a stay for tourist purposes in Thailand
1. Application for the non-immigrant visa procedure
Please contact the information desk to be added to the waiting list. Please submit your passport and the accompanying documents to the official. If the permitted length of stay is exceeded, the fee and penalty must be paid. Schedule an appointment with the official to receive the stamp and approval. Exceptions are visas for retirees where the applicant previously held Thai citizenship, and Class A visas for special cases (if an explanation is required, this takes approximately 40 minutes). Please present your passport in person to the official on the agreed date and at the agreed time. A fee will be charged for this step. 2. Consideration criteria
Must have obtained a tourist visa (TOURIST). Must not belong to a nationality or type prescribed by the committee that oversees the official activities of immigration officials. Copy of the applicant's passport. A processing fee of 1,900 THB. Further information regarding additional documents and the procedure can be obtained from the Thai Immigration Bureau or at any immigration border crossing in Thailand.
Cars, motorcycles, yachts, sports boats, and fishing boats that the owner temporarily imports into the Kingdom and returns within one to two months, but no more than six months (for tourist purposes), are exempt from import tax. Owners wishing to import a private vehicle into the Kingdom must fully comply with Thai customs regulations.
1) Documents that should be prepared when temporarily importing a private vehicle into the Kingdom
an application form for an import permit for the temporary import of the vehicle into the Kingdom for tourist purposes Identity card or passport of the driver who holds a tourist visa, and an international driving permit. Power of attorney (in this case, that the driver is not the owner) a copy of the certificate letter for legal entities an insurance contract confirming that the vehicle will be returned to its home country 2) Procedure for obtaining an entry permit for the importation of a private vehicle into the Kingdom
The importer submits the required documents and completes an import permit form at the customs office or border crossing to declare their intention to import the vehicle. If there is additional luggage or passengers in the vehicle, the importer must also inform the customs officer. The official verifies the importer's right to reside in the Kingdom based on the passport's validity period, in accordance with immigration regulations. It must also be a tourist visa. If the documents are correct and complete, the authority issues a special bill of lading and sets the import security deposit for each individual shipment. The importer brings the import deposit (cash or bank guarantee) to pay the unit of account and any applicable customs duties. The importer can deposit cash as security or use a letter of guarantee from a bank or a private individual. If the importer cannot provide security, they can offer themselves as security. If the importer cannot provide cash or a bank guarantee, he can obtain authorization from an embassy, which Thai customs can use as proof of approval of the importer's self-guarantee. Thai customs determines the amount of the guarantee based on the market price plus all taxes and duties for the imported vehicle. The importer presents the warranty documents to the customs officer. The customs officer will inspect the vehicle and its contents. Upon completion of the inspection, he will provide the importer with a copy of the consignment note, which the importer must use as a reference and present to the customs officer upon departure from the Kingdom. 3) How do I apply for an export permit for a private vehicle from the Kingdom?
The importer presents the bill of lading issued by the Thai customs authorities upon entry into the Kingdom to a customs officer at the departure customs office or at the customs border. The customs officer inspects the vehicle and its contents. After completing the inspection, the officer records the vehicle's departure so that the vehicle list registered in the computer system is updated, and revokes the guarantee deposited by the importer with customs upon entry into the country (if it is a cash or bank guarantee). 4) If the importer does not export the vehicle from the Kingdom within the specified time period.
Should the importer fail to export the vehicle from the Kingdom within the period stipulated in the warranty agreement, customs will enforce the penalty without any deductions. Enforcement of the warranty agreement If the date for the export of the vehicle is fixed, or if the importer expresses his wish not to export the vehicle from the Kingdom before that date, Thai Customs will fully enforce the penalty stipulated in the guarantee without any concessions. In the event that an importer brings a car or motorcycle into the Kingdom for temporary use and intends to export it from the country again, but does not do so within the period stipulated in the guarantee agreement, without intending to breach the agreement. For the warranty contract, the importer must pay 1,000 THB per day from the expiry date, but not more than 10,000 THB.If an importer wishes to extend the validity of the warranty agreement in order to use the vehicle temporarily in Thailand, they can submit a corresponding application to a customs office. The importer may then keep the vehicle in Thailand for the duration of the visa extension approved by the immigration authorities, but not for a total of [number] months after the original entry date. Except in cases where the vehicle's engine is defective and/or the vehicle has been in an accident and the repair therefore takes time, the importer may, under certain circumstances, keep the vehicle in Thailand for longer than [number] months, but not for a total of [number] months after the original entry date. In this case, they can submit a corresponding application to a customs office or customs post. "Recreational and recreational craft" are boats used for entertainment or, in particular, sporting purposes, and not for commercial, military, or scientific research purposes. Recreational and recreational craft, as well as fishing boats from abroad, are subject to the same registration requirements as other boats and ships from other countries. Likewise, recreational and recreational craft, as well as fishing boats traveling to other countries, must submit an "exit declaration" and apply for an "exit permit" at customs.
The Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra
111 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canada +61 2 6206 0100 +61 2 6206 0123 www.canberra.thaiembassy.org
Opening hours: 9:30-12:30
Visa office +61 2 6206 0120 [email protected]
The Royal Thai Embassy, Wellington
110 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington Postal Address: PO Box 12-247, Thorndon, Wellington 6144 Tel: (64 4) 476-8616, (64 4) 496-2900 VoIP: 510200, 510202, 510202, 510203 Email: [email protected], [email protected] (Trade), [email protected] www.thaiembassy.org/wellington
Opening hours: 9:00–12:30 and 14:00–17:00 (Mon.–Fri.)
Royal Thai Consulate General, Sydney
Level 8, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (02) 9241 2542-3
www.thaiconsulatesydney.org/en [email protected] www.facebook.com/sydthaiconsulate
Royal Thai Consulate General in Victoria
Suite 301, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia, +61 3 9533 9100, +61 3 9533 9200, [email protected], www.thaiconsulatemelbourne.com
Opening hours Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Royal Thai Consulate Brisbane
Address of the Royal Thai Consulate: Level 19, 344 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Postal address: GPO Box 2231, Brisbane QLD 4000 +61 7 3493 6464 +61 7 3493 6465 [email protected] www.royalthaiconsulatebrisbane.com
Opening hours Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Royal Thai Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa
Room 9, 144 South Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000 +61 8 8231 1333 [email protected]
Opening hours Monday – Friday 11:00 – 15:00
TAS Royal Thai Consulate General
63 Invercargill Road, Mount Nelson, Hobart TAS 7007 +61 3 6224 3811 +61 3 6224 3652 [email protected]
Royal Thai Consulate Perth
Address of the Royal Thai Consulate: Ground Floor, Ventnor Avenue 28-42, West Perth, WA 6005; Postal Address: PO Box 848, West Perth, WA 6872; +61 8 9226 2288; [email protected]; http://www.thaiconsulateperth.com/
Royal Thai Consulate General, Port Moresby
Suites 1 & 2, IEPNG House Section 56, Lot 10, Mabi St. Gordons, PO Box 1659, Port Moresby, 121 NCD, Papua New Guinea (675) 323 8330 (675) 325 8160 [email protected]
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