Remember if coming to Thailand for
longer stays then 1 month go to your nearest Thai Consulate in your home
country. Arrival in Thailand you can obtain 30 days eg. USA. It varies
between countries so check first as the rules have changed. [ Countries ]
MAE SAI BORDER
STOP
PRESS:
Visa 30-days border runs now only 15 days
The Thailand Immigration Office in Bangkok has issued a new Visa rule in order to limit the amount of foreigners using "back-to-back" border runs, Thai Immigration has issued a new regulation regarding the 30 days tourist exemption. Effective as of now, travellers without a visa will get only 15 days of stay if they are arriving via a land border checkpoint from a neighboring country. Passengers arriving via an international airport will obtain a 30 days stay, so no changes here. Travellers with Malaysian passports will obtain a 30 day stay. Remember you can get a 7 day extension at any immigration office for 1900baht.
VISA
RULES If you are on a tourist visa living or
staying in Thailand the days of visa runs are over. Maximum
stay of 90 days for foreigners then you must leave for 90
days. Visa-on-arrival (VOA) regulations HAVE BEEN tightened for
nationals of 41 countries to prevent abuse of the privilege
and curb the rising number of illegal entries, according to
the Immigration Police Bureau (IPB). Foreign nationals from
those countries, including the US, China and India, can stay longer but with fewer chances of renewing the
VOA.
VISA NEWS FOR THAILAND
Visa exemptions,
or “visas on arrival”, allow tourists from certain countries who arrive at
a Thai border without a visa to have permits-to-stay,
normally for a period of 30 days, issued by Immigration officials.
People who enter Thailand on a ‘visa exemption’ are permitted to stay only 90 days in a six-month period,
From April 1, they count only the days the foreigner has
stayed in Thailand – and foreigners are now allowed to stay
past the 180-day period,” A 7 day extension at any Thai immigration costs 1900baht.
The number of consecutive visa exemptions allowed is no longer limited to three. Those who choose to enter on multiple visa exemptions it is up to the discretion of the Immigration officer how many days to grant the new arrival, provided it is 30 days or fewer. The 90-day rule does not affect people who have been issued a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate overseas.
Parents bringing children to Thailand to attend school, can apply for non-immigrant ED visas for their children at any Royal Thai Embassy outside Thailand. Parents can apply for a non-immigrant O visas for themselves so they can enter the country and care for their children here, and then they can apply for permits to stay at the Immigration office after entering the country.
Many international schools in Thailand help parents prepare applications for permits to stay & children under 14 years old are not fined for an overstay.
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Immigration to issue 'frequent traveller' card
A new immigration card will be introduced for use by those going in and out of Thailand by the end of this year, said Immigration Police chief, Pol Lt-Gen Chatchawan Suksomchit.Holders of the Immigration Card will include those who travel in and out of the country three to five times in a year, regardless of their nationality.The Immigration Card holders, Thai and foreign alike, will bypass normal procedures of the Immigration Police which include scanning for criminal suspects or those on the police and immigration Watch List.Instead, the Immigration Card holders will have the privileges to go through fast passage at airports, the Immigration Police chief said.The Immigration Card, which will be issued to travellers by the end of this year, at the height of the tourist season, was part of the efforts to promote tourism and investment in the country.The Immigration Police will also open Call Centre 1178 early next year to provide tourism-related information in eight languages. Besides, the Immigration Police will take part in the crackdown on the exploitation of foreign labour and flesh trade nationwide. (TNA)
Oct 2nd 2008
Bangkok Post
TRAVELLING OUT OF THAILAND: the Royal Thai Embassies and the Royal Thai Consulates visa fees:
1. NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
o US $60.00 for single entry
o US $150.00 for multiple entries
o US $150.00 (APEC Multiple Entries)
o US $300.00 (Three-year Non-Immigrant "B" for Business and Work)
2. TOURIST VISA
o US $30.00 per entry
3. TRANSIT VISA
o US $25.00 per entry
If you are on a
tourist visa living or staying in Thailand and travel say to
Hongkong for a few days make sure when you re enter Thailand
you have your onward ticket. If not you will be jailed by
Immigration on entering until someone brings your exit
ticket from your home showing immigration for leaving
Thailand.
Please note you must leave Thailand if your
Visa expires. if you use agents then you will be prosecuted.
The law states one must leave themselves. Please note you can
obtain a non immigrant B visa in Penang if you have the
right company papers and WP3 or Tor tor 3 form from the labour office In Mae Sai if going for a tourist
one month visa you must show 10,000 baht when you come
back into Thailand. For families 40,000 baht in cash and 3 month non
immigrant holders 20,000 baht you must show to the
Thai border on the way into Thailand. However dress nicely
as they are only asking those they think do not have any
cash but be aware of this IN CASE YOU ARE ASKED. All other
border crossings they do not ask for cash. REMEMBER
OVERSTAY IS NOW 500 BAHT PER DAY or pay at the airport on departure 20,000baht max. Children over 7yrs also must pay if in overstay..
Our
Law Office in now registered to sign notary documents and
Visas. We also can assist those wanting to transact business
in China & those in Bangkok who wish to seek help with
Thai partners to secure visas to their countries. We are the
first Visa news Company running in Thailand and have all
English speaking lawyers in Bangkok and Chiangmai.
HOW MANY DAYS VISA CAN YOU GET MAY 2009
15 day visas on arrival = Can enter Thailand for 15 days as tourists (Visa on arrival): Bhutan; China : People?s Republic of China, Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus; Czech : Czech Republic;Maldives : Republic of Maldives; Oman; Russian Federation;Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan; Poland; Taiwan; Urkraine;
0 days = Must apply for visa before travelling to Thailand as a Royal Thai Embassy in your country:Albania : People's Republic of Albania
Andorra : Principality of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina : Argentina Republic Armenia : Republic of Armenia; Azerbaijan : Republic of Azerbaijan; Bahamas : Commonwealth of the Bahamas; Barbados; Belarus : Republic of Belarus; Bolivia : Republic of Bolivia; Botswana : Republic of Botswana; Bulgaria : Republic of Bulgaria; Burkina Faso : Republic of Burkina Faso; Burundi : Republic of Burundi; Cameroon : Federal Republic of Cameroon; Cape Verde : Republic of Cape Verde; Central African Republic; Chad : Republic of Chad; Colombia : Republic of Colombia; Congo : Democratic Republic of the Congo; Costa Rica : Republic of Costa Rica; Cote d'Ivoire : Republic of Cote d'Ivorie; Croatia : Republic of Croatia; Djibouti : Republic of Djibouti; Dominica : Commonwealth of Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador : Republic of Ecuador; Egypt : Arab Republic of Egypt; Equatorial Guinea : Rep. of Equatorial Guinea; Estonia : Republic of Estonia; Ethiopia : The Federal Dem. Rep. of Ethiopia; Fiji : Republic of Fiji; Gabon : Gabonese Republic; Gambia : Republic of Gambia; Georgia; Guatemala : Republic of Guatemala; Guinea : Republic of Guinea; Guinea-Bissau : Republic of Guinea Bissau; Haiti : Republic of Haiti; Honduras : Republic of Honduras; Hong Kong SAR; Hungary : Republic of Hungary;Italy : Republic of Italy; Jamaica; Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan; Kiribati : Republic of Kiribati; Kenya : Republic of Kenya; Kuwait : State of Kuwait; Kyrgyz : Kyrgyz Republic; Latvia : Republic of Latvia; Lesotho : Kingdom of Lesotho; Liberia : Republic of Liberia; Liechtenstein : Principality of Liechtenstein; Macau SAR; Maldives : Republic of Maldives Mali : Republic of Mali; Malta : Republic of Malta; Mauritania : Islamic Republic of Mauritania; Mauritius; Mexico : United Mexican States; Moldova : Republic of Moldova; Monaco : Principality of Monaco; Morocco : Kingdom of Morocco; Myanmar : The Union of Myanmar;Niger; Panama : Republic of Panama; Papua New Guinea : Indep. State of; Paraguay : Republic of Paraguay; Romania; Rwanda : Republic of Rwanda; S.Christopher and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; San Marino : Republic of San Marino; Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Senegal : Republic of Senegal; Seychelles : Republic of Seychelles; Sao Tome and Principe : Dem. Rep. of; Sierra Leone : Republic of Sierra Leone;Slovak Republic; Slovenia : Republic of Slovenia; Solomon Islands; Somalia : Somali Democratic Republic; Suriname : Republic of Suriname; Swaziland : Kingdom of Swaziland; Tajikistan : Republic of Tajikistan; Tanzania : United Republic of Tanzania ; Togo : Republic of Togo; Tonga : Kingdom of Tonga; Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Tunisia : Republic of Tunisia; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu; Uganda : Republic of Uganda; Uruguay : Oriental Republic of Uruguay; Uzbekistan : Republic of Uzbekistan; Vanuatu : Republic of Vanuatu; Vatican City State; Venezuela : Republic of Venezuela; Western Samoa : Independent State of; Yemen : Republic of Yemen; Zambia : Republic of Zambia; Zimbabwe;
30 day visas below on arrival in Thailand = Can enter Thailand for 30 days as tourists ( see the table below)
Country
Australia : Commonwealth of Australia
Austria : Republic of Austria
Bahrain : State of Bahrain
Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium
Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil
Brunei : Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Chile : Republic of Chile
Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark
Finland : Republic of Finland
France : French Republic a
Germany : Federal Republic of Germany
Greece : Hellenic Republic
Hong Kong SAR
Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia
Ireland : Republic of Ireland
Israel : State of Israel
Italy : Republic of Italy
Japan
Korea (South) : Republic of Korea
Kuwait : State of Kuwait
Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Macau SAR
Malaysia
Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway : Kingdom of Norway
Peru : Republic of Peru
Philippines : Republic of the Philippines
Portugal : Republic of Portugal
Qatar : State of Qatar
Singapore : Republic of Singapore
South Africa : Republic of South Africa
Spain : Kingdom of Spain
Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden
Switzerland : Swiss Confederation
Taiwan
Turkey : Republic of Turkey e
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom of Great Britain and N. Ireland
United States of America
Vietnam - 30 days
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PENANG NEW B NON IMMIGRANT 3 MONTH ONLY VISA: Letter from my company sectary stating reasons for the visa - signed by her and with company stamp; Company registation / shareholders papers; Copies of passport & work permit; All of the above stamped & signed; 2 x passport sized photos & Cost is 550 Rigit. This is not a multiple visa and to get this you need Company papers and tax receords etc
PENSION CHANGES:
You must be 50 years old. (Must apply for a non
immigrant O visa out of Thailand
but once you have then you can reapply in Thailand). You
must wait 60 days then apply & it takes one day. You
need 800,000 Baht in the bank OR an equivalent amount of income of not
less than 65,000 baht every
month with proof of pension income before applying for a one year
visa. If you need help
ask us.
As at Jan 2007 we understand the 800,000baht must stay in
your bank account! but this has not been confirmed as yet.
RETIREMENT
VISAS: One Year
Quick and easy using our Law Office. Cost is 10,000 baht but
we do have an Express 2 day service=cost 15,000baht. You need to show
800,000 baht in the Bank or pension fund with Thai Bank
letter stating you have 65,000 baht coming in each month
then email us to apply. You must have an
existing non immigrant visa to apply & if coming to
Thailand from overseas apply for a non immigrant O
visa at your Thai Embassy with proof of funds before you
arrive in Thailand. You must be 50 years or over to be
eligible.
RETIREMENT
MARRIAGE VISAS: One Year If
married to a Thai you need 400,000 baht in the bank OR
40,000 baht per month coming in. You can go to many places
now to secure a marriage visa but take bank statements; ID
and marriage cert of wife etc. Singapore; Vientianne,
Australia etc are the closest places. You will get a 1 year
O non immigrant visa.
RESIDENCY
VISAS: Our
office can help you as these will be valid in December 2003. Our fee is 20,000 baht not including
government fees but make sure: 1/. you have 3 years consecutive
multiple non immigrant visas to be eligible with no broken
record eg. extensions or overstays? 2/. if a pensioner then
proof of your funds monthly coming in 3/. What you have done
to assist Thai society while you have been in Thailand. 4/.Your
educational qualifications 5/. Document from your country
from Police to say you have no previous criminal records
& certified by your Embassy here.6/. Photo of your house
or property if you have? 7/. All the above to be translated
into Thai
YEAR
WORKING VISAS:
Again these are for foreigners working on work permits. We
can assist you and it takes approx 3 months from time of
application. You need your company papers, tax forms, yearly
audit and work
permit to apply. Recommended for all those on work permits.
If
your status changes eg. your Thai wife dies then you must
report this within 14 days and change your visa. Please also
do not work even playing in a band as you will be locked up,
fined and deported.
INVESTMENT
VISAS: There
is no longer an Investment visa of if you have 3m baht
invested in a condo.
NON
IMMIGRANT A-O OR B MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS:
please do not ask us
as you must obtain these at a Royal Thai Embassy out of Thailand
VISAS FOR THAIS GOING TO YOUR COUNTRY:
Our Bangkok law Office can now assist all foreigners with
securing Visas for their spouses or friends to most countries.
Please email us. Check
Thai Embassy web site at: http://www.thaiembdc.org/consular/con_info/restpmit/rest_pm.html#iii.1
BANK
ACCOUNTS FOR TOURISTS: These are now being reassessed and
tourists may not be eligible to hold a bank account & one is being told they must have a work permit and no tourist visa.
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