Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Thailand Visa on Arrival for Indian Citizens

I have been thinking about writing of Thailand visa on arrival for Indian citizens. My first visa on arrival experience has been with Thailand at the Suvarnbhumi International Airport in Bangkok. I am not counting the Nepal experience in this list because if you travel by air to Nepal you just have to show your passport and you can walk off. There is no visa required for Indians to get into Nepal. As Bangkok was going to be my first visa on arrival I was a bit apprehensive. I looked seriously at the list of required documents for tourist visa on arrival. I had all the documents with me as well.
In September, my flight was with Thai Airways. It was a short and pleasant flight. I watched two movies (it was about 4 hour Delhi-Bangkok flight) and the time went by quite easily. Only not sleeping at all leaves me very tired and a bit confused on arrival.
I generally don’t get lost on airports but once I did manage to go to the domestic departures instead of exit at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I made no such blunders at Bangkok though. Soon I was standing at the visa on arrival queue at Suvarnabhumi. I filled the form, took out my picture and was wondering what all documents they would ask for. There are two queues for the visa, one normal and the other fast track. The normal queue costs 1000 Baht and the fast track 1200 Baht. They accept only Bahts at the visa counter and no other currency. You can change money before joining the queue. After a few international trips, I now prefer to carry dollar or pounds as they easily exchange at any airport. I took the express queue.
When my turn came, they just asked for the form, the photo and the money. Once the formalities were done, I showed the visa at the exit counter and there I was at the luggage belt! Duringthis trip to Thailand I exited to Cambodia. It was another visa on arrival but as I was traveling with Tourism Authority of Thailand they took care of my Cambodian visa. When I entered Bangkok again (as my flight to India was from Bangkok) I had to do another visa as I had a single entry visa. The second time as well, the process was exactly the same.
However, I am no way recommending that you don’t carry the requisite documents. There is no way to predict who will be asked what! I had all the relevant documents just in case they asked for it. But my first experience (and second too) of visa on arrival at Bangkok was a breeze.

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Saturday, 25 June 2016

Thursday, 23 June 2016

Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Friday, 3 June 2016

Thailand Visa For Indians

Plan Your Trip For Thailand

Thailand has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations to visit for Indians. Making it possible to have a lavish holiday at affordable rates, Thailand is on the list of travelers of all kinds and ages. From bachelors to families, everyone in India now fancies a visit to Thailand. For most, it is their first holiday abroad. One of the best parts about planning a trip to Thailand is the smooth and hassle-free visa process. We give you all the information you need to know about getting a Thailand visa.
Visa type: Tourist –
Ø  Thailand visa,
Ø  Thailand visa for Indian,
Ø  Thailand visa online,
Ø  Thailand tourist visa,
Ø  Thailand Visa for 3 Months
According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 19 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism. India is one of the 19 countries eligible for Visa on arrival (VOA). The duration of stay is not to exceed 15 days.
Rules:
1. The applicant must possess 10,000 Baht (Rs 18,423) per person and 20,000 Baht (Rs 36,842) per family as means of living expenses in Thailand.
2. The applicant must produce full paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry. Open tickets do not qualify. Travelling overland out of Thailand by train, bus, etc. to Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia (including en route to Singapore), Myanmar, etc. is not accepted as proof of exiting Thailand. You may be asked to show your flight ticket on entering Thailand. If you do not possess a flight ticket to show you will be exiting Thailand within 15 days of entry you will be most likely to be refused entry.
3. Visa on arrival is provided at 32 designated international checkpoints and applicants should produce the application form to which his/her recent photograph (2 ½ inches) is attached. The application fee is 1,000 Baht (Rs 1843) and is subject to change without notice.
4. Visitors who enter the kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from traveling, etc.
Your visa can be stamped on your passport once you reach your arrival port in Thailand. Here is a list of immigration checkpoints:
1 Suvarna-Bhumi-International-Airport,-Bangkok
2 Don Mueang Internationl Airport, Bangkok
3 Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
4 Phuket International Airport , Phuket
5 Hatyai International Airport , Songkla
6 U Tapao Airport , Rayong
7 Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
8 Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
9 Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint, Chiengrai
10 Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
11 Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkla
12 Samui Airport , Surat Thani
13 Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint
14 Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok
15 Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint, Chonburi
16 Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
17 Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
18 Samui Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani
19 Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
20 Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
21 Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi
22 Songkhla Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Songkhla
23 Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
24 Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
25 Pattaya Immigration Checkpoint, Pattaya
26 Klong Yai Immigration Checkpoint, Trat
27 Pong Nam Ron Immigration Checkpoint, Chanthaburi
28 Aranyaprathet Immigration Checkpoint, Sa Kaeo
29 Mukdahan Immigration Checkpoint, Mukdahan
30 Tak Immigration Checkpoint, Tak
31 Padan Beza Checkpoint, Songkhla
32 Su-ngai Kolok Checkpoint, Narathiwat
You can also receive your visa by means of the Thai consulate or embassy in India. Persons who are not eligible to enter Thailand under the VISA ON ARRIVAL and VISA EXEMPTION RULE are advised to obtain visas with the Royal Thai Embassy prior to their visit.
You will need two recent passport size color photographs. As per the norms everywhere, these photographs should not be less than 3 months older and should have a white background.
You should also bear in mind that the consular officer reserves his/her right to demand any additional document from you in case he/she feels that it is necessary in a given situation. As a general best practice, it is recommended that you appear before the visa officer in a sound state of mind equipped with all the necessary documents.

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