As Thailand opens its borders to international tourists, the destination is making sure that it prioritises safety and hopes that the new visa rules and procedures will act as a catalyst to ensure safety for all As Thailand opens its doors to tourists from all over the world, albeit subject to certain conditions, travellers need to ensure […]
Planning a Thailand trip: All that you need to know about getting there
As Thailand opens its borders to international tourists, the destination is making sure that it prioritises safety and hopes that the new visa rules and procedures will act as a catalyst to ensure safety for all
As Thailand opens its doors to tourists from all over the world, albeit subject to certain conditions, travellers need to ensure that they have adequate insurance and should be willing to undergo mandatory 14-day quarantine at government-approved quarantine facilities. All travellers who wish to enter Thailand must apply for a visa first, upon receiving the visas, they must apply for the Certificate of Entry (COE). Without the COE, travellers will be refused entry to Thailand even if they hold valid visas.
Tourists can opt for the visas as per the nature of their stay. At present, there are two type of visas applicable for leisure travellers – Tourist Visa (TRV) and Special Tourist Visa (STV). The tourist visa is issued to tourists wishing to enter Thailand for a shorter period and is valid for a single entry into Thailand. The visa category cannot be changed afterwards. The tourist visa is valid for three months from the date of issuance. Travellers must enter Thailand within the said three-month period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry and there is no minimum stay requirement for this visa. Extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry. The visa processing fee would INR 2,500 + taxes.
The special tourist visa is valid for a single entry into Thailand for long-term tourism purposes only and is valid for three months from the date of issuance. Travellers must enter Thailand within the said three-month period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days, counting from the date of entry and should stay for at least 30 days. STV may be extended twice while the visitor is in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days per each extension. STV cannot be changed to any other type of visa during the duration of stay in Thailand. The visa processing fee would be INR 5,000 + taxes.
Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy.
Talking about Thailand’s strategy to rebuild tourism, Cholada Siddhivarn, Director Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai office, calls the new visa rule and procedures a catalyst to ensure that utmost safety is maintained when they open the country to international tourists. She states, “We will work cohesively with our travel trade partners and continuously aid them with revised product offerings. Together, we will adapt to the new normal and slowly but steadily, we will see more and more tourists visiting our country”.
Talking about opening to Indian tourists, she hopes that regular flights between the two countries will start soon.
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