Thailand visa for Indians: All you need to know

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.

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Visa type: Tourist – Visa on arrival

According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 19 countries may apply for Thailand Visa For Indians 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.

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