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Visas |
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains a website http://www.mfa.go.th explaining the various visas and policies for entering and staying in Thailand.
Thailand currently allows passport holders from 40 countries and one region (the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) to receive a 30-day tourist visa exemption upon arrival at an immigration checkpoint, or 15 days when entering at visa checkpoints that border neighbouring countries. For some nationalities, currently 21 countries and territories, 15-day tourist visas can be obtained on arrival at a cost of 1,000 baht (approximately US$35).
Some visitors coming to Thailand on business may be required to first obtain a non-immigrant visa. These and other types of visa can be applied for at any of Thailand's embassies or consular offices throughout the world.
Information regarding the location and contact numbers for the Thai Embassy or Consular office closest to you can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the following address:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Department of Consular Affairs,
Visas and Travel Documents Division,
123 Chaengwattana Road,
Bangkok 10210 Thailand
Tel 66 (0) 2575 1062-4
Fax. 66 (0) 2575 1066
Email : consular03@mfa.go.th
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Remarks
* Nationals of Brazil, Republic of Korea are entitled for tourist visa exemption scheme. Meanwhile,
Thailand also holds bilateral agreements on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and
ordinary passports for a visit of not exceeding 90 days with Brazil, Republic of Korea and Peru.
** If such nationals enter the Kingdom at the immigration checkpoints which border neighboring
countries, they will be allowed to stay for 15 days each time, except Malaysian nationals who cross
the borderline from Malaysia whose granted period of stay will not exceed 30 days each time.
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Customs |
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The Royal Thai Customs Department is fairly relaxed on bringing in personal items. Visitors may bring in 200 cigarettes and one litre of wine or spirits.
Equipment brought into Thailand for conference use must receive bonded clearance and be re-exported within one month of import.
Thailand is a member of the ATA Carnet System, but it would be wise to contact a handling agent or seek TICA assistance.
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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 payment in any amount.
For travellers leaving Thailand, the maximum amount permitted to take out without prior authorisation is baht (banknotes) 50,000 per person. Departing visitors are also allowed to take out merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious stones, gold and platinum ornaments.
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Health regulations |
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No vaccinations are required for entering Thailand unless you are travelling from contaminated countries.
Thailand has modern hospitals with English-speaking doctors in all the main tourist areas. Standards of healthcare are very high and the costs are considerably lower than they would be in Europe, US or similar countries, however you should still be sure that your medical insurance is up to date and valid for travel to Thailand.
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