| Thailand is a country full of beauty and mystique. The | | | | stamp at the Thai Embassy, or via an agent or on with |
| culture of the country is a combination of ancient | | | | an online application. |
| customs and modern complexity. With a climate of | | | | To apply for a visa in Thailand, there is a requirement |
| tropical weather, visiting Thailand can take some | | | | to obtain certain documents that may have fees |
| getting used to when first arriving. Thailand is a country | | | | applicable to them. However, it is a necessity to have |
| of extremes, both in climate and culture. There is a | | | | all necessary information on the application to be |
| polarizing effect between the extreme wealth of the | | | | approved. The requirements for obtaining a visa are:o |
| middle and upper classes, and the almost third world | | | | Adhering to certain applications that are applied to |
| poverty of the lower-class. | | | | every visa for a stay of 6 months or more.o A |
| For US citizens traveling to Thailand for a stay of less | | | | completed visa application form available at the Thai |
| than thirty (30) days, there is no visa requirement. You | | | | Embassy or from the Thai Immigration Bureau.o A |
| will however, be required to have a current US | | | | photograph of the visa applicant that matches the |
| passport and a return ticket to the USA in hand to gain | | | | passport identificationo A round-trip physical or |
| entry. For other foreigners to stay in Thailand for any | | | | e-ticketo Proof of financial solvency that verifies you |
| length of stay, either short-term or long-term, a visa | | | | will have the adequate funds for your stay |
| may be required. You will need to verify the visa | | | | It is important to remember that the consul may |
| requirements for the country from which your | | | | request additional documents at their discretion. Visa |
| passport is issued. You may do this via the Thai | | | | applicants must be in a good state of overall health |
| Immigration Bureau's website or via your own country's | | | | and if requested must be able to prove their financial |
| immigration site, if available. | | | | solvency. |
| Most foreign visas require arranged living | | | | The usual fee for obtaining a visa is $30 per person. |
| accommodations during your stay. If staying in the city | | | | The fee is subject to change without notice. It is wise |
| for a week or longer, a living arrangement such as a | | | | to obtain the most recent information about the |
| serviced apartment may be optimum. However, if you | | | | mandatory fees for a visa application on the Thai |
| will be staying for just a few days, a hotel may be | | | | website or from the Thai consulate. The fee |
| your best option. There are online companies that | | | | requirements are based on your native country. |
| cater to providing serviced apartments for business | | | | However, it is typical for the Thai consulate to set their |
| travelers to many major cities in Asia, including | | | | fees at a flat rate, so research is required prior to |
| Thailand. | | | | effecting payment. |
| Other than US citizens, if you require an entry visa, you | | | | After 30 days a traveler wishing to remain in Thailand |
| must obtain it prior to travel to Thailand. If you are a | | | | will need to reapply for their visa extension. After |
| US citizen seeking a stay longer than 30 days, you | | | | obtaining an extended visa, you will have another 30 |
| must also apply and receive your visa prior to entry. A | | | | days before you will need to reapply once again. To |
| visa is the stamp that is added to your passport. | | | | file for a visa extension, you simply need to contact |
| Remember that for non-US citizens, any length of stay | | | | the Thai Immigration Bureau. |
| in Thailand, a visa may be mandatory. You can get this | | | | |