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Passports |
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All
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Visas |
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Immigration
Information
Temporary visitors to Thailand for the purpose of pleasure who are
exempted from applying for entry visas must be of the nationality of
and holding valid passports or travelling documents issued by:
(countries follow soon)
They must enter the kingdom by passenger transports such as aircraft
or sea-going vessels of 500 registered tons and up; or through
channels of immigration check-points or border check-points on the
Malaysian boundary; or enter by means of passenger aircraft, sea-going
vessel, rail, bus, taxi, touring coach or hired motor-cycle and
having:
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Fully paid ticket or
other document belonging to the vehicle owner or to the operator of
the vehicle which is to be used for leaving the kingdom within the
period specified, or
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Documentary evidence of
the owner or operator of the vehicle showing fully paid reservation
for the departure from the kingdom within the period specified.
Exempted are Malaysian nationals entering the kingdom by means of
bus, hired car, touring coach or hired motor-cycle through
immigration check-points or border check-points bordering on
Malaysian territory, who need not have travelling ticket or
documents mentioned under Items I and 2. Persons mentioned in the
above conditions are exempted from visas and are permitted to remain
in the kingdom for a period not exceeding fifteen days from the day
of entry. They are not allowed to extend their stay for more than
fifteen days, unless under unforeseen circumstances such as illness
or delay of aircraft departure. Visitors wishing to stay in the
kingdom for more than fifteen days are advised to apply to missions
in their countries. In the event there are no Thai diplomatic
missions, they may apply to missions in neighbouring countries, or
forward their request and supporting evidence to the Immigration
Division, Soi Suan Phlu, Sathon Tai Rd., Bangkok 10120, Thailand.
Tel: 2873101-10 Visitors to Thailand may Obtain Visas on Arrival at
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The Bangkok
International Airport
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The Chiang Mai
International Airport
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The Phuket
International Airport
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The Hat Yai
International Airport
They must also have a
fully paid ticket which enables them to travel out of the kingdom
within the stipulated time. The application for a visa must be
accompanied by a photograph as well as the necessary fee. Visitors
from the following countries may now visit Thailand for up to 30 days
without requiring visas: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria,
Belgium, Brazil, Bahrain, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Fiji,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Japan, Djibouti, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia,
Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovenian, South Africa, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Vanuatu,
Western Samoa and Yemen.
Validity of Visas
Every kind of
visa is valid for a so-day period from the date of issue
Length of Stay
Note: Please check the period of stay stamped in your passport by
the Immigration officer. Visitors who overstay their visa will, at the
time of their departure, be fined 100 Baht for each excess day.
Visa Extensions
Apply for
extensions of stay at the Immigration office. Fee 500 baht.
Mobile Visa Extension Service
A good news
for tourists who would like to extend their period of staying in
Thailand. Immigration Bangkok provides visa extension service at the
Emerald Hotel Rachadapisek Road , Bangkok
Working hour 09.00 – 12.00 every Wednesday effective April 23, 2003
One Stop Service for the tourists hold visa and duration for extension
as below :
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Transit Visa 30 days
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Tourist Visa 30 days
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Visa
on arrival 10 days
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Without Visa 10 days
Applicant must bring
your passport (with copies of the first page and recent visa page)
1 photo (4x6 cm.) Application fee is 500 Baht.
For more information please call 0-2287-3101-10 Ext. 2263 , 2265
Re-Entry
Application fee for re-entry permit is 500 baht.
Exit Visa
Not required. |
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Health Regulations |
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No inoculations or
vaccinations are required unless you are coming from or passing
through contaminated areas, Yellow fever certificates are required for
those who are coming from 14 following countries; Bolivia, Brazil,
Colombia, Peru, Angola, Barkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaire. Note: Please check the
latest regulations with your local Health Office. |
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Customs Regulations |
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Prohibited Items
All kinds of
narcotics (hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin), obscene
literature, pictures or articles. Fire Arms: Importation of firearms
and ammunition can be done only after a permit has been obtained from
The Police Department or local Registration Office Personal Effects: A
reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toilet articles, and
professional instruments may be brought in free of duty. Cameras: One
still-camera or one movie camera can be brought in without duty. Five
rolls of still-camera film or three rolls of 8 or 16 m.m. movie-camera
film may be brought in free of duty. Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages:
Cigarettes, cigars, or smoking tobacco each or in total must not
exceed 250 grams in weight but cigarettes not exceeding 200 in
quantity. One litre each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of
duty. Household Effects: A reasonable amount of used household
effects, accompanied by the owner on change of domicile are also free
of duty. Plants and Animals: Certain species of fruits, vegetables and
plants are prohibited. Please contact the Agricultural Regulatory
Division, Bangkhen, Bangkok, Tel: 5791581, 5793576 for details. A
permission of Entry for animals coming in by air can be obtained at
the airport. If by sea, application must be made at the Department of
Livestock Development, Bangkok, Tel: 2515136, 2526944. Vaccination
certificates are required.
Export of Antiques
Objets D'Art from
The Kingdom of Thailand
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Buddha images, Bodhisattva images or fragments thereof are forbidden
to be taken out of Thailand. (With the exceptions only for
worshipping by Buddhists; or cultural exchanges; or studying
purposes. A license must be obtained from the Department of Fine.
Arts).
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A
license must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts in order
that such objects of antiquity or objects of art, irrespective of
whether they are original, or reproductions, may be taken out of the
country.
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Procedure for license application:
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Photograph the front view of objects and make two postcard-size
prints (not more than 5 pieces in one photograph)
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The
passport of the applicant must be photocopied
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Objects together with photographs and applicant's passport with
photocopy must be taken to:
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The National Museums Division, Bangkok
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The Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai
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The Songkhla National Museum,
Songkhla at least four to seven days before the date of shipment or
departure of the applicant in order to process the application and for
inspection. For further information, telephone the Bangkok. National
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Currency and Exchange Services |
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Thai Currency
The Thai unit
of currency is the Baht which is worth a little less than 4 US cents.
One US dollar = approximately 40 baht. The baht is divided into loo
satang. "Copper" coins are valued at 25 and 50 satang. "Silver" coins
are in denominations of 1' 2 and 5 baht. A 10 baht coin is composed of
both "silver" and "copper". Banknotes are valued at 10 baht (brown),
20 baht (green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and
1,000 baht (khaki).
Traveller's Cheques/ Cheques/Credit
Cards
US dollar
traveller cheques can be conveniently cashed at all provincial banks
and authorised money changers. Traveller cheques in other currencies
are best changed in Bangkok where better rates prevail. Generally,
hotel exchange rates are lower then those offered by banks and
authorised money changers. Major international credit cards, such as
American Express, Diners, Carte Blanche, Master Card and VISA are
accepted by major banks, restaurants, hotels and shops. Thai and
foreign banks provide standard services nation-wide, Monday through
Friday, except public and bank holidays, between 8.30 AM and 3.30 PM.
Major banks such as Bangkok Bank, Thai Danu Bank, Thai Farmers Bank
and Siam Commercial Bank operate currency exchange centres in most
tourist areas from 7.00 AM to 9.00 PM, seven days a week, including
holidays. Many first-class hotels provide 24'-hour money exchange
services, but only for major currencies such as American dollars,
British pounds, German marks and Swiss francs. Travellers cheques are
generally accepted only from bona fide hotel guests.
Exchange Control
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Foreign tourists may freely bring in foreign banknotes or other
types of foreign exchange. Upon leaving Thailand, a foreign tourist
may freely take out foreign means of payments which he brought in
with him, with the exception that foreign notes or coins are limited
to a maximum equivalent of US$ 10,000 or the amount declared in
writing to Customs upon arrival. Failure to do so may lead to
arrest, confiscation of the excess amount involved and/or
prosecution.
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For
travellers leaving Thailand, the maxi- mum amount permitted to take
out without prior authorisation is 50,000 Baht per person
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Foreign visitors may bring in personal effects and other goods which
are not prohibited by current customs regulation. Other than
personal effects, departing visitors are also allowed to take out
merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious stones, gold and
platinum ornaments.
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Foreign visitors are welcome to open a foreign currency account with
any commercial bank in Thailand. As a special gesture to
non-residents, no restrictions are imposed on the maintenance of and
withdrawal from the account, as long as the funds originate from
abroad.
For
additional information concerning foreign exchange regulations, please
contact any authorised banks. |
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Information
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(Tourism Autority of Thailand) |
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