If foreign tourists would like to apply for the Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand, what are the preparing documents?
Want to travel Thailand for a week but do not want to waste time applying for a visa in advance, try to check that your privilege is in the nationality of the country that is allowed to enter Thailand without a visa in advance.
The Wonderful Package would like to introduce foreign tourists who want to visit Thailand in a short period (up to 15 days) by using the privilege of Visa on Arrival.
What is Visa on Arrival (VOA)?
- VOA is a tourist visa that is not more than 15 days.
- Passport holders can apply for a visa immediately upon arrival to the destination country at the Immigration checkpoint in the country (Specific places) without to do a visa in advance. (Apply for a visa when arriving in Thailand).
- Passport holders will receive a visa to enter the country immediately when requesting a VOA, which will be received at the Immigration checkpoint in the country (Specific places).
- People who will use this type of visa must have citizenship with a passport or travel documents of the countries that have an agreement to except for the diplomatic and official diplomatic visa with Thailand. There are a total of 18 countries and 1 economic zone.
- The process for requesting a VOA will take approximately 20-25 minutes.
Qualifications of Thai visa applicants.
- Holding passport or travel documents and the validity of more than 6 months.
- Having evidence that you will travel out of Thailand after finish stay in Thailand such as Air Ticket and holding a Visa or evidence that you can go out to your country of residence or continue to another countries (For transit).
- Not be a person banned from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act 1979 such as has been imprisoned by a judgment of the Thai Court or a foreign court's, are circumstances that are believed to be a danger to society, cause danger to the peace or safety of the people, or is a person whose foreign government officials have issued an arrest warrant.
- Having sufficient money for expenses while staying in Thailand under the regulations which are at least 20,000 baht per person.
What are the supplemental documents to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA)?
- Complete a visa application form (Form can be obtained at the specified permit Immigration channels).
- Passport with a validity of not less than 6 months.
- One recent passport-sized photograph (4 x 6 cm)
- Tickets or receipts with full-payment that able to travel out within the permitted time frame, which is no more than 15 days from the date of travel.
- Money or other forms of money that can exchange rate in Thai currency not less than 10,000 baht per person or not less than 20,000 baht per family.
- Fee 2,000 baht
Each country will have important documents that are required to apply for a visa differently. Thus, before traveling you should check the official website for the country and territory of the destination.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Visa on Arrival (VOA)?
The advantage is
- Save time and fast, no need to apply for a visa in advance, and can be received a visa only 20-25 minutes after submitting. Normally, the visa application takes about 30 business days.
- Convenient. It uses a few supporting documents, just have the complete documents and nationality of the exempt country. Then can submit and receive immediately.
- Safe. No need to worry about lost documents while waiting for visa approval.
ข้อเสีย คือ
- Few days of travel and can stay in Thailand for no more than 15 days.
- Not being able to apply for an extension of stay in the Kingdom except for special cases that Immigration officials consider extending the period such as illness. Which will be able to file a petition with the Immigration Bureau (Both in Bangkok and other provinces)
List of countries that agreed to exempt the VOA visa with Thailand are as follows :
| The VOA visa 18 Countries 1 Economic Zone |
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1. Georgia
2. Taiwan - China **เขตเศรษฐกิจ**
3. Papua New Guinea
4. The Russian Federation
5. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
6. Kingdom of Bhutan
7. Romania
8. Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
9. The United Mexican States
10. The Republic of Kazakhstan
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11. The Republic of Cyprus
12. The Republic of Nauru
13. The Republic of Bulgaria
14. People’s Republic of China
15. The Republic of Malta
16. The Republic of Vanuatu
17. The Republic of Fuji
18. The Republic of India
19. The Republic of Uzbekistan
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Remark: Aliens or stateless people holding passports or travel documents from 18 countries and 1 economic zone (Taiwan) can't get a Visa on Arrival. They must obtain a visa from the embassy or the Thai Consulate-General abroad before arriving only.
Where can apply a Visa on Arrival?
- can apply at the Immigration permit channels at the airport of the country that has an agreement allowing passport holders to do Visa on Arrival only.
Immigration permit channels where applicants can request a visa on arrival in Thailand are 48 places as follows.
| Immigration Checkpoint |
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1. Krabi, in the area of Krabi Deep Sea Port, Chao Fa Pier Area, Koh Lanta Pier Area, and Krabi Airport Area.
2. Kanchanaburi, at the road transport route from the border to the location of Kanchanaburi
3. Khlong Yai
4. Kuan Done
5. Chiang Khong
6. Chiang Saen
7. Tak at the Sukhothai Airport Area
8. Tak at the road transport route from the border to location of Tak
9. Tak Bai
10. Bangkok Port
11. Songkhla Port, at the area of Songkhla Deep Sea Port and Thai Maritime Port Area
12. Tha Li
13. Bangkok Airport
14. Chiang Rai Airport
15. Chiang Mai Airport
16. Trang Airport
17. Phuket Airport
18. Surat Thani Airport
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19. Suvarnabhumi Airport
20. Hat Yai Airport
21. Utapao Airport
22. Nakhon Phanom at the road transport route
from the border to the location of Nakhon Phanom
23. Nan at the road transport route from
the border to the location of Nan
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24. Baan Prakob
25. Bueng Kan
26. Bu Kea Ta
27. Betong
28. Prachuap Khiri Khan at Hua Hin Airport Area
29. Padang Besar
30. Pong Nam Ron
31. Pattaya, in the area of Sattahip Pier Area
32. Phibun Mangsahan, at the road transportation route from the border to the location of Phibun Mangsahan
33. Phuket, at the marina at Makham bay and the marina at Chalong bay
34. Phu Sing at the Land Transport Route from
the border to the location of Phu Sing
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35. Maptaphut Port Area, the boat docking location in front of Rayong Bay
36. Mukdahan
37. Mae Sai
38. Sriracha at the marina in Udom Bay Area and Laem Chabang Port Area
39. Satun at the marina near Koh Lipe
40. Satun at the area of Tam Malang Customs Checkpoint and the Area of Chebilang Port
41. Samut Prakan
42. Samui at the Marina at Nathon Bay
43. Samui at the Airport Area of Koh Samui
44. Sadao
45. Su-ngai Kolok
46. Nong Khai, at the port area along the Mekong River coast
47. Nong Khai at the road transport route from the border to the location of Nong Khai
48. Aranyaprathet
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Remark: Permission to enter Thailand including specifying the period of stay in Thailand. It is the authority of the Immigration officer. Therefore, some foreigners who have obtained a visa may not be allowed to enter the country if the Immigration officer considers that the said person has a characteristic or behavior as a prohibited person to enter the Kingdom as Immigration Act 1979.
Having only 15 days of vacation can travel to Thailand happily.
For more information, please contact the Wonderful Package. We have a team ready to give advice and service to all of you.
Thank you for information from :
- Immigration Bureau
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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