Instructions For Visa Applicants



1. The Embassy of India has the jurisdiction over entire Thailand, except the following Northern Provinces that fall under the Consulate of India, Chiangmai:-

Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Parae, Phitsanulok, Phechabun, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttradit, Phayao, Nakhon, Sawan, Kampengphet, Pichit and Utthai Thani.

2. Passports valid for minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa application form.

3. Please paste one photo and staple the other on the form at specified place (size of photo: 45mmx35mm)

4. The visa application form (annexure III) can be freely duplicated for use.

5. Application for visas are received at the Consular Counter from 9.00a.m. to 12 noon on all working days. It is our endeavour to issue visas to Thai nationals and foreigners resident in Thailand as quickly as possible, preferably the next day between 9.30a.m. and 12noon. Applicants holding other than Thai passports should submit proof of residence or long-term stay( at least three years). As proof of waiver, copy of residence permit/work permit in Thailand may be enclosed. For applicants who do not normally stay in Thailand, references have to made to the country of residence for which an additional fee of Baht 400 is levied and will involve four working days of processing after receipt of the application. Chinese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationals who are not permanent residents of Thailand have to apply for visa in the country of their residence. Applications of Chinese nationals permanently resident in Thailand may take one to three months time to process depending upon the purpose of the visit. Pakistani and Sri Lankan passports will take ten working days for processing.

6. Applicants residing in place outside Bangkok can also send their visa applications through courier service like DHL. However this service is restricted only to Thai and foreign nationals staying in Thailand for three years or more. Complete application together with relevant documents and prepaid charges receipt for returning the documents through the courier may be sent. It must be ensured that exact visa fees may be sent through a bank demand draft drawn in favour of the Embassy of India, Bangkok and payable at Bangkok. However before sending the application through courier, please phone the Embassy(Tel.2580300-6) for ascertaining the exact fee and relevant documents required for obtaining the visa services. The Embassy is not responsible for documents lost in mail.

7. Following types of visas are available:

(a) Transit (TR) Visa : is intended for transit through India to third country. It is issued for single/double entries on production of confirmed onward air tickets.

(b) Tourist (T) visa : is intended for those going to India for tourism/holidays, etc. Tourist visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. This visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

(c) Business (B) Visa: is intended for those who go to India for business purpose. This visa is issued for single/multiple entries and for a stay of three/six months at a time. Introductory letter/note from their Indian counterpart is required. Business visa valid for five years with multiple entries is available to foreign businessmen who have set up industrial/business joint ventures in India.

(d) Long term (LT) Visa: Foreign nationals of Indian origin as well as other foreigners resident in Thailand for more than three years are issued visas valid upto five years with stay in India upto six months on each visit or for a continuous stay upto five years. Those who wish to stay in India continuously for more than 180 days are required to register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office within two weeks of their arrival in India.

(e) Student(S) Visa: Student visa is normally available for period of study. Full details of course of studies and firm letter of admission from a recognised institute/school in India should be provided with the application.

(f) Employment (E) visa: For those who are going to take up assignment / employment with companies registered in India. Copy of employment contract and proof of registration of company/employer are to be furnished. 'E' visa is granted initially for a period of one year. This visa can be extended by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in India if the job contract continues.

(g) Conference (C) Visa: Granted to those who are going for attending Conference/Seminars etc. Letter of invitation and the Government of India's permission are required for process of this visa.

(h) Diplomatic (D)/Official(O)/UO Visa: For details, please meet the Consular Officer.

8. FEES FOR VISA

For all nationalities except specific categories.

Visa Type	Visa Fees (Thai Baht)
(1) Transit visa (single / double entry)	500
(2) Student Visa- Up to 6 month	1700
(3)Student Visa- Over 6 months up to one year	2700
(4) Student Visa- Over one year and maximum 5 years	3100
(5) Tourist visa for 1,2,3,6 months	1700
(6) Business visa for 3,6 months	2000
(7) All kinds of visa over 6 months and up to 1 year	2700
(8) All kinds of visa over 1 year and up to 5 years (except students)	5400
(9) Transfer of visa from old passport to new passport	300
(10) Additional visa fee for US Passport holder	1000

For specific nationalities

Visa Type	Visa Fees (Thai Baht)
(1) Russian nationals	1700
(2) Romanian nationals	250
(3)Pakistani nationals	30
(4) Srilankan Nationals
(a)Transit visa for 15 days, Single / double entry	130
(b) Business visa up to 6 months / single entry	130
(c) Business visa over 6 months and up to 1 year / multiple entry	380
(d) Employment visa for 6 months/ single entry	130
(e)Employment visa for 6 months/multiple entry	260
(f) Employment visa for 1 year / multiple entry	380
(g) All other kinds of visa including tourist and student- visa (i) 6 months / single entry (ii) 6 months, 1 year / multiple entry	130 260
(5)Japanese nationals (a) Transit visa	45
(b) All other kinds of visa	360
(5)Tanzanian Diplomatic / Official Passport holders(If the purpose of visit is Tourism or Private)	1800
(6)Canadian Diplomatic / Official Passport holders	1700
(7)Czech nationals If resident in Thailand for more than 1 year.	1700