The Thai Embassy in India can issue you a Thai visa. It is best advised that you apply for a tourist visa at the Thai embassy as a visa on arrival for Indians can be difficult. If you are looking at working in Thailand then you need to have a business visa. You can also start a business in Thailand with the business visa then apply for the work permit.
Thai Embassy in India
If you are married to a Thai then you can apply for a marriage visa in Thailand. Say as an Indian you would retire in Thailand then you need to be at least 50 years old and meet the financial requirements. Again don’t rely on a visa on arrival in Bangkok or Phuket.
It is much better to obtain the 60 day tourist visa for Thailand at the Thai embassy in Delhi before you arrive. There is also a Thai Consulate in Kolkata as well as a Thai Consulate in Mumbai and another Thai Consulate in Chennai in India. If you are married to a Thai national then see how to register your marriage in Thailand on another website.
See: Visa on arrival in Thailand Indians
Royal Thai Embassy India
| Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi |
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| 56-N Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 |
| Tel : +911124197200 / +919205396169 (Visa & Consular) |
| Fax : +911124197199 |
| Email : thaiembassy.del@mfa.go.th |
| Email : consular.del@gmail.com (Visa & Consular) |
Note that if you are applying for a Thai visa then you need to make use of the Thai Visa Centre in New Delhi. Likewise which is there to process the Thai visa applications. Likewise ihis is not at the Thai Embassy in New Delhi but at the visa processing centre which has been listed below.
Kindly note that visa applications will still be accepted only (except holders of diplomatic and services passports). This is in the same building as the Real Estate Agency call Arvind Associates in New Delhi.
Thai Visa in Delhi India
The Thai visa applications are done by VFS Global and BLS International.
Thai Tourist Visa
This type of visa is issued for specific purposes, namely, tourism (category “TR”) and short-term medical treatment (category “MT”). To apply for the visa, applicants must follow a certain checklist, which includes submission of employment and educational documents for non-B visa applicants. Additionally, the applicant’s signature on the application form and checklist must match.
Hotel reservations are also required, and applicants must provide confirmation directly from the hotel, not a travel agency. The confirmation should be one page and printed in color, with check-in and check-out dates that match the travel dates. Flight tickets must also be confirmed and submitted with a color copy of the e-ticket.
Bank statements are another important requirement, and the last transaction shown must be no more than 7 days old at the time of submission. The name and digits must be clear, and the statement must show the final amount for every transaction. The statement should be attested by the bank, with attestation required on all pages if there are no page numbers. If the document is a copy of a bank passbook, it must be attested by the bank and the original passbook submitted with the visa application. Finally, the bank statement must show sufficient balance and amount maintenance as required by the visa application checklist.
Visa Fees & Service Charges
| VISA CATEGORY | FEE | VALIDITY | VALIDITY OF STAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa (Single entry) | INR 2,500 | 3 Months | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 60 Days. |
| Tourist visa (Multiple entry) | INR 12,000 | 6 Months | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 60 Days in each entry |
- Visa fee listed above are per applicant.
- Applicant applying in Delhi, Chandigarh & Jalandhar needs to pay INR500/- service charges in addition to the Visa Fees (Including all taxes)
- Applicant applying at Delhi, Chandigarh & Jalandhar, application centres for Tourist Multiple entry visa – The Visa Fee is payable by demand draft favoring “Royal Thai Embassy” payable at New Delhi.
Documents Required
A Tourist Visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter Thailand for the purpose of tourism. Before submitting your application, it is important to prepare your documents according to the requirements in the visa checklists. The guidelines checklist listed on this site will help you prepare your documents as accurately as possible. Additionally, it is mandatory to submit the checklist along with all visa application forms and supporting documents at the time of submission, and the set of all required documents should be attached with all applications.
When submitting your application, please note the following guidelines:
Likewise for hotel reservations. The rest of the stay in Thailand reservation documents should be a confirmation from the hotel and not from the travel agency. In addition the hotel reservation confirmation should be one page (PDF print in colour). This and the check-in/out date should be in sync with the date of travel. Furthermore, the hotel reservation confirmation must be printed in colour.
Additionally for flight tickets, the name of the applicant on the tickets should be in accordance with the applicant’s name. The ticket should be confirmed, and a colour copy of the e-ticket should be submitted. Lastly the travel agent booking document will not be considered.
Proof of Income
For bank statements, the last transaction shown in the bank statement should not be older than 7 days from the date of submission, and the last six months of updated bank statements are required. Moreover the name and digits must be clear, and the bank statement. This must show the final amount for every transaction. Bank statements should be attested by the bank. If the statement has page numbers mentioned, attestation on the first and last page is required.
Additionally if the bank statement document is a copy of the bank passbook. Likewise it needs to be attested by the bank, and the original passbook needs to be submitted with the visa application. Additionally, the bank statement should show sufficient balance and amount maintenance of the applicant. In addition as mentioned on the visa application checklist for which the applicant has applied.
Other Requirements
Notice that for other requirements, original certificates need to be attached along with the application and returned together with the passport. Likewise for Indian nationals married to Thai nationals. Then only marriage under the Special Marriage Act or Thai law is accepted. For family or dependent visas. In addition cover letters should be submitted with valid IDs, and original cover letters from spouses or parents will only be accepted to avoid a forged signature. Likewise for employment visas, applicants need to submit all recommendation, education, and work experience documents.
Sponsorship
In the case of sponsorship, it should be from a direct family member (i.e. spouses, parents, children, siblings from the same parents), and proof of relationship needs to be attached. Moreover if the applicant is attaching a cover letter for something, they need to provide evidence for the same. Applicants are requested to submit original documents as mentioned in the checklist, for example, an original invitation letter from the company for non-B visa applicants. Finally, please note that failure to follow the above mentioned guidelines may result in the delay of visa issuance.
Download the checklist of Tourist Single Entry
Download the checklist of Tourist Multiple Entry
Processing Time
(Delhi)
If you are an Indian resident or foreign national planning to apply for a Transit, Tourist or Non-Immigrant Visa, you can submit your application at the VFS Thailand Visa Application Centre located at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi- 110001, India. The submission of applications is available between 09:00 and 14:00, and the token time for all is between the same hours. The processing time for the visas is four working days.
Passport Collection Timings: – Monday to Friday 16:00 PM To 17:00 PM
Weekly off: – Saturday and Sunday
For more Information:
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 , between 08:00 – 17:00, Mon-Fri except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Processing Time
(Chandigarh)
If you are an Indian resident or a foreign national, you can submit your Transit, Tourist or Non-Immigrant visa application at the VFS Thailand Visa Application Centre located at SCO 186-187, Ground Floor (Rear Side), Madhya Marg Sec – 8C, Chandigarh-160018. The submission timings for visa application are from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Monday to Thursday and Friday respectively. Passport collection timings are on Day 6 Afternoon for applications submitted from Monday to Thursday, and on the Next Friday Afternoon for applications submitted on Friday.
Passport Collection Timings: – Monday to Friday (09:30 to 15:30.)
Weekly off: – Saturday and Sunday
For more Information:
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003, between 08:00 – 17:00, Mon-Fri except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Kindly Note: – The time frames indicated above will apply in most cases, some applications may take longer to process than others.
Processing Time
(Jalandhar)
Located on the 3rd floor of Aman Plaza, Plot No 310, Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Nakodar Chowk (opposite Lovely Autos) in Jalandhar, Punjab – 144001, the Thailand Visa Application Centre has the following schedule for visa application submission and passport collection:
Visa application submission can be done on Mon to Thurs from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Passport collection can be done on the afternoon of Day 6 after submission for applications submitted from Monday to Thursday, and on the afternoon of the next Friday for applications submitted on Friday.
Passport Collection Timings: – Monday to Friday (09:30 to 15:30.)
Weekly off: – Saturday and Sunday
For more Information:
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003, between 08:00 – 17:00, Mon-Fri except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Kindly Note: – The time frames indicated above will apply in most cases, some applications may take longer to process than others.
Thailand Visa Application Form
Download the Thailand Visa Application form
In order to minimize the chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents, it is important to check the list of requisite documents before submitting your application. The guidelines listed on this site can be helpful in preparing your documents as accurately as possible.
Applying for a Thai passport
When applying for a new passport, specifically an e-Passport due to expiration or being the first one, there are some important things to consider. Firstly, the applicant must travel to obtain a passport in person and minors must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Secondly, it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to get a new passport and a fee of INR 2,500 for a 5-year passport or INR 4,000 for a 10-year passport must be paid in cash.
In terms of documents to prepare, for persons aged 20 years and over, a current passport, an ID card that has not expired, and a copy of house registration are required. For persons under the age of 20, fathers and mothers must be present on the date of passport issuance and additional documents such as a birth certificate, a copy of the marriage certificate of the parents, and the ID card or passport of the parents may be required. If the parents are unable to be present, a letter of consent or a death certificate may be necessary. If the father or mother has the right to custody of the child, a child custody certificate must also be provided.
Finally, it’s important to note that consular services are by appointment only and can be arranged by calling the embassy at (91-11) 2419-7200 or by sending an email to consular.del@gmail.com.
Marriage Registration
When it comes to marriage registration at the embassy. It’s important to note that this can only be done for registration between Thai nationals or between Thai nationals and foreigners and is registered under Thai law.
In order to apply for marriage registration. There are several supporting documents that must be provided. These include a filled-out marriage registration request that is signed by both the woman and the man. Likewise valid passports for both parties. Additionally ID cards or house registrations for both parties. Moreover a copy of the divorce certificate if either party was previously married and divorced. Additionally, two witnesses must be brought along on the date of the marriage registration, and they must bring either a passport and ID card or a copy of their house registration. Both men and women must also provide a certificate of celibacy. Note that these must be certified by authorized signatories from both Thailand and India.
It’s important to keep in mind that while marriage registration at the embassy is valid under Thai law. Additionally it does not have full effect under Indian law. If you wish to have a legal marriage registration in India, you must contact the Indian authorities in each state for details.
To make use of consular services. Note that appointments are necessary and can be arranged. This by calling the embassy at (91-11) 2419-7200 or by sending an email to consular.del@gmail.com.