Normally when I visit Thailand I stay for 3 or 4 months and have the appropriate visa. This time I am only staying 29 days, so will need to send away for a visa. However, I am not sure what I need to do once I land at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Do I simply go through Thai Immigration as I would if I had a visa in advance? Or do I need to make some sort of pre-arrangement. I always noticed a desk at the airport dedicated to "Visa On Arrival". Is that where I would need to go? Or can I pass by and get right into line with everyone else? Your advice is appreciated.
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Visa On Arrival In Bkk
Started by yooperfella, 2011-12-15 07:49
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6 replies to this topic
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andiwilson
Advanced Member Posted 2011-12-15 08:17:31
I am guessing you a citizen of a nation that is granted a 30 day visa exempt stamp. This includes USA, Western Europe, Australia etc.
Visa on arrival is a 14/15 ish day visa given to citizens of for example India. For the 30 stamp just head for immigration as normal. Hope this helps. Have a good trip. #3
yooperfella
Newbie Posted 2011-12-15 10:26:09
Yes..... I should have mentioned..... I am an American citizen. So all I really need to do is get in line as I would if I were staying longer? Thanks. :-)
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saengsureeya
Senior Member Posted 2011-12-15 11:35:21
Yes..... I should have mentioned..... I am an American citizen. So all I really need to do is get in line as I would if I were staying longer? Thanks. :-) And take care that you complete the arrival/departure card which will be issued on the plane.......also as usual. Since you don't have a visa-number, you can leave that blank. #5
Crossy
Bull Powered Member Posted 2011-12-15 13:42:54
Yes all of the above.
The 'Visa on Arrival' is for citizens of countries not allowed the 30 day visa-exemption (which is what you will get) who are allowed to apply for their visa when they arrive, mostly citizens of the Indian sub-continent. #6
yooperfella
Newbie Posted 2011-12-21 05:32:27
Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate that. It puts my mind at ease now.
The 'Visa on Arrival' is for citizens of countries not allowed the 30 day visa-exemption (which is what you will get) who are allowed to apply for their visa when they arrive, mostly citizens of the Indian sub-continent. [/quote] #7
asanee
Senior Member Posted 2011-12-21 08:04:50
Yes all of the above. The 'Visa on Arrival' is for citizens of countries not allowed the 30 day visa-exemption (which is what you will get) who are allowed to apply for their visa when they arrive, mostly citizens of the Indian sub-continent. AND then there is group 3- those who are not even allowed on the plane to TH without a prearranged visa. I really wonder about the Q though- with so many entries, has s/he ever noted different lines for queing up? The only one was for TH/non TH-and even that they are now abolishing-to process Swampy arrivals more smoothly. |
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