Thailand Visa on Arrival

Indian passport holders are eligible to obtain a visa on arrival at certain check points, including the Bangkok International (Suvarnabhumi) Airport.   This visa enables you to stay in Thailand for 15 days.

Thailand Visa on Arrival stamp

Requirements for Thailand Visa on Arrival:

  1. Your Indian passport valid for at least 6 months.
  2. A fully paid up ticket out of Thailand which is usable within 15 days of the date of entry.
  3. A passport sized photograph.
  4. Ability to demonstrate means of living expenses of 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family. 5. 1000 Thai Baht visa fee.

Thailand Visa on Arrival is available at the following check points:

  1. Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok
  2. Bangkok Don Maung International Airport, Bangkok
  3. Chiang Mai International Airport, Chiangmai
  4. Phuket International Airport, Phuket
  5. Hat Yai 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. Sumui 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. Chiang Rai Airport, Immigration Checkpoint, Chiang Rai
  24. Surat Thani Airport, Immigration Checkpoint, Surat Thani

Thailand Visa on Arrival application process at Bangkok International (Suvarnabhumi) Airport:

  1. Proceed to the Visa on Arrival office.
  2. Take a queue number.
  3. Fill up the Visa on Arrival application form.
  4. Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter when your queue number is flashed on the board.
  5. Submit your application form and 1000 Thai Baht fee. The immigration officer might ask you some questions related to your stay in Thailand.
  6. Get Visa on Arrival stamped in your passport.
  7. Proceed to the immigration counter to get your passport stamped.

Tips:

  1. Don't forget the photograph. In case you do, it is possible to get instant photographs at the Bangkok International Airport.
  2. Make sure you carry at least a 1000 Baht or an equivalent in foreign currency. The last time I checked, the only ATM machines I could find was after crossing immigration in the arrival area.

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