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- Your Indian passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure from Thailand. There should be at least 2 blank pages for entry and exit stamps.<\/li>\n
- A visa application form fully completed and duly signed<\/li>\n
- Confirmed return flight ticket dated within 15 days of arrival<\/li>\n
- Confirmed hotel booking or letter from host (relative or friend) inviting you to stay in their house in Thailand<\/li>\n
- 1 recent colored photograph<\/li>\n
- Minimum 20,000 TBH in cash (per person), as proof that you would be able to manage your expenses during your stay in the country<\/li>\n
- Visa on arrival fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You have to submit these documents at the Thailand airport you arrive at. If all the papers are in order, you would get a 15 days\u2019 visa stamp on your passport. Depending on the purpose of your travel, there are different types of Thailand visas<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nThailand Tourist Visa for Indians<\/h2>\n
If you want to stay in Thailand for more than 15 days, you need to apply for a Thailand tourist visa. With a tourist visa, you would be able to stay in Thailand for at least 60 days or 2 months. You need to apply for the visa through a Thailand visa application center in your city. In case of any emergencies or other relevant causes, you can extend your Thailand visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Thailand Visa Categories for Indians<\/h3>\n
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- Short-Term Visas<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Single Entry- possessing 60 days legitimacy
\n\u2022 Multiple Entry- possessing 90 days legitimacy letting multiple entries spanning the validity duration
\n\u2022 Transit Visa- covering up to about 72 hours layover
\n\u2022 Border Pass- covering brief excursions to the border areas<\/li>\n- Long-Term Visas<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Non-immigrant visa- pertaining to marriage, business or education, obtainable as both multi-entry Thailand visa<\/a> & single-entry Thailand visa<\/a>
\n\u2022 0 Visa- pertaining to internships, language courses, or education
\n\u2022 B visa- pertaining to conferences\/meetings
\n\u2022 F visa- pertaining to employment purposes
\n\u2022 M visa- pertaining to tying a knot with a Thai national
\n\u2022 Thai Elite visa- special privileges & long-term stays with perks as airport fast track and expedited immigration
\n\u2022 Permanent resident visa- pertaining to Thailand\u2019s permanent residence demanding constant stays and catering to definitive income criterion
\n\u2022 Retirement visa- pertaining to 50 years above with as little as 80,000 Thai Baht monthly income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFollow These Simple Steps While Applying for a Visa to Visit Thailand<\/h2>\n
Download the Visa Application Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The first thing to do is download the Thailand visa application form from the official website. You need to fill the application form completely. Ensure that there are no mistakes, neither spelling or factual, on the form. Even a small error can lead to rejection of your visa application. Before you fill the form, choose the right visa type amongst tourist, transit, and non-immigrant visas.<\/p>\n
Documents to be Submitted<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Along with the application form, you need to submit certain important documents.<\/p>\n
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- Original passport with 6 months\u2019 validity from the date of returning from Thailand. The passport should have minimum 2 blank pages.<\/li>\n
- 3 passport size photographs (35×45 mm). The photos should be coloured with a white background. They should have a matte finish. Ensure that 80% of your face is seen in the photo. You also have to make sure that your teeth are not visible. If you wear glasses, go for transparent or white lenses.<\/li>\n
- Cover letter written by the main applicant or the person who would pay for all the travel expenses<\/li>\n
- Latest personal bank statements (of at least last 3 months) with a stamp from the bank. There should be a balance of at least INR 40,000, per person in the account.<\/li>\n
- Business persons need to submit a cover letter mentioning the post and length of service. The cover letter should be written in the business letterhead.<\/li>\n
- Confirmed return tickets and hotel bookings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Submission Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- To submit the visa application form and the documents, you need to visit the Thailand Visa Application Centre near you.<\/li>\n
- Upon entry you would be provided with a token.<\/li>\n
- When your token number is announced, you need to approach the counter and submit your documents.<\/li>\n
- Once this is done, you have to visit the cashier counter and pay the visa fee. You would be provided with a receipt for the same.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Passport Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n
It usually takes 3 business days for Thailand visa approval. To collect your passport, you need to visit the Thailand Visa Application Centre with the payment receipt. You would again be provided with a token number. When the number is announced, you can approach the counter, where your passport would be handed back to you.<\/p>\n
Typical Thailand Visa Rejection Grounds for Indians<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- \u00a0Failure to furnish all requisite documents<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Failure in demonstrating ample fiscal resources for covering Thailand stay expenses<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Furnishing inconsistent\/incorrect information<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Overstaying the preceding visa<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Possessing any criminal trace<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Unclear intention of trip<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Health concerns<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Preceding visa defiance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Travel Insurance- The Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you will take a tour to Thailand, you need to apply for pertinent Thailand Visa type and complete your international travel insurance. Travel insurance is not binding; however, it is best to have a policy in place to shield yourself from any inopportune incidents while abroad. The ideal map for Thailand travel insurance would incorporate monetary benefit in the event of accidents, cancelled flights, medical emergency costs, and delay\/loss of baggage.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n
The process of applying for a Thailand visa for Indians is quite straightforward. However, if you feel confused, it would be best to approach a visa agent or company who would give you the right advice about applying for a Thailand visa. Also, learn the important reasons for Thailand visa rejection<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thailand, the Land of Smiles, is a true paradise. Home to more than 1000 splendid islands, Thailand has a lot to offer to \n [...]<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":691,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[369,370,352,368],"class_list":["post-689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-visa","tag-step-by-step-visa-process","tag-thailand-travel-tips","tag-thailand-visa","tag-thailand-visa-guide"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=689"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2673,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/689\/revisions\/2673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
- Long-Term Visas<\/strong>
- Short-Term Visas<\/strong>