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Thailand Visa Eligibility<\/h2>\n

Although Thailand allows short-term Visa-On-Arrival for Indian citizens, there are certain requirements which need to be fulfilled by the visitor.<\/p>\n

Normally, to be eligible for a Thailand Visa<\/strong> you need to have a current passport with at least 6 months of validity left in it from the date of departure to Thailand. Among others, you will also have to carry your Arrival-Departure card which is provided by the airline you are travelling with, before arriving in Thailand.<\/p>\n

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Read this:\u00a0Top 11 International Destinations That Offer Visa On Arrival<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Different types of Thailand Visa<\/h2>\n

1. Thailand Visa-On-Arrival<\/h3>\n

This is a short-term Visa and is issued to citizens of particular countries, including India, on arrival at any of the 32 Immigration Service points at the several international airports. This Visa allows the applicants to stay in the country for less than 15 days and require 1,000 Baht as Visa fee. This Visa is mainly applied to visit Thailand for tourism purpose.<\/p>\n

2. Category B (Business) Thailand Visa<\/h3>\n

This is a long-term Thailand Visa <\/strong>and needs to be applied for when you wish to travel to the country for commercial purposes. It also allows you to attend business meetings and conferences taking place within the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

3. Category B (Employment) Thailand Visa<\/h3>\n

This type of long-term Visa needs to be applied for when you wish to enter Thailand for employment purposes. This Visa allows you to stay, and work, in the country for the time stipulated on the Visa.<\/p>\n

4. Category ED (Education) Thailand Visa<\/h3>\n

This long-term Thailand Visa <\/strong>is meant for applicants who wish to travel to Thailand and attend an educational course, including for Buddhist monks. This Visa allows you, the applicant, to get admission in colleges, participate in a study tour, projects, seminars, etc.<\/p>\n

5. Category O (Dependent\/Family Member) Thailand Visa<\/h3>\n

This long-term Visa allows you to invite your family members, or dependents, to stay with you in Thailand.<\/p>\n

Step-By-Step Guide for Thailand Visa Proces<\/h2>\n

Short-term Visa Process for Thailand<\/h3>\n

For a short-term Thailand Visa<\/strong>-on-arrival, you will need to carry your passport, return flight tickets, 1 photographs, and the Visa fee (per applicant) and apply at the designated Visa counters at the international airport your arriving flight lands at.<\/p>\n

This is a significantly simple process and takes less time comparatively.<\/p>\n

Long-term Visa Process for Thailand<\/h3>\n

The long-term Visa application<\/a> procedure for Thailand may seem quite complicated for first-time travellers. To make the Thailand Visa <\/strong>process easier to understand we have taken the effort to present it in a simpler stepwise manner.<\/p>\n

Check out the various stages of Thailand Visa <\/strong>application procedure:<\/p>\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first step in Thailand Visa <\/strong>application process is to determine the type of Visa you will need to apply for. Once you have decided the type of long-term Visa, you need for travelling to the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

You will need to download the appropriate Visa application form from any of the numerous sources it is easily available on.<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have filled the Visa application form, you will need to attach the relevant documents, as instructed in the form guidelines.<\/p>\n

Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once your Visa application is filled, and your essential documents are attached, you will need to go to the nearest Thailand Visa Application Center (TVAC) to submit the documents and form.<\/p>\n

Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ensure that you carry a demand draft for the total applicable Thailand Visa <\/strong>fee and service charges in favour of \u2018Royal Thai Embassy\u2019 and payable at New Delhi. (Tourism Visa applicants can pay the Visa fee in cash or demand draft in favour of \u2018VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.\u2019, payable at New Delhi.<\/p>\n

You will also need to pay INR 205 for courier charges if you wish to receive the Visa and passport through the mail.<\/p>\n

Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you have paid the total applicable charges for Visa application, an acknowledgement receipt will be handed over to you. This is necessary when you visit the Embassy to collect your Visa and passport.<\/p>\n

Step 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once the Visa process is completed, you will be notified of it through your chosen means of communication.<\/p>\n

To avoid this seemingly long and tedious procedure, you can simply choose to take help from Thomas Cook<\/strong>, the leading global tourism, and travel adviser.<\/p>\n

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Must Read:\u00a0Travelling Abroad? Here Is What You Need To Know About Your Visa Type<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What Documents Do You Need for Thailand Visa?<\/h2>\n

These are the essential documents you are generally required to attach with your Thailand Visa application form:<\/p>\n

The vast coastland and the vibrant jungle provide an adventurous and rejuvenating trip. You can either relax on its beaches or choose to take a jungle safari on an elephant\u2019s back. The Orangutan, one of the rare species of apes, is also found here and is one of the major tourist attractions. However, before you start making plans for your trip here, make sure that you know all there is about the proper Thailand Visa<\/a> which you will need to visit the balmy Asian country.<\/p>\n