These are the contact details for the Thai Consulate in Mumbai. The are a number of Thai Consulates in India including the Thai Embassy in New Delhi in India. You will note that there is no Thai Embassy in Mumbai only the Thai Consulate in Mumbai. They can assist Indians who live in the Mumbai area when it comes to a visa.
Thai Consulate in Mumbai
You can apply for a Thai visa at this Consulate in Mumbai as their telephone, street address and a map to the Consulate has been listed below. The are other Consulates in India as well such as the Thai Consulate in Kolkata which is also listed on this website. Note that you need to meet the requirements for the Thai visa you are applying for. This can be a retirement visa for Thailand or a marriage visa for Thailand or even a tourist visa as the visa on arrival for Indian nationals are becoming more difficult.
There has been a Thai visa crackdown this year in 2014 with Thai Immigration becoming very strict with the visa rules. The contact details for the consulate has been listed below. Note that the Thai Consulate is across the Road from the Canadian Embassy in Mumbai in Dalamal House as can be seen on the map. Note also the Thai Consulate in Kolkata as well as the Thai Consulate in Chennai.
| Thai Consulate in Mumbai | |
|---|---|
| Street Address: | 12th floor, Express Towers,Barrister Rajni Patel Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai |
| Telephone: | For General Inquiries: +91 8356839882 For Consular Services and Legalisation Inquiries: +91 9833212333 For COE and Visa Inquiries: +91 8356839882, +91 8898563803, +91 9833212333, and +91 9821719438 |
| Fax: | (91-33) 2440 6251 |
| Email: | thaiconsularmumbai@gmail.com |
| Business hours: | |
Legalization / Attestation
Thai Visa Applications
| Mumbai Urmi Axis Building, Ground Floor, Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai – 400 011 Submission: Individual – 08:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 15:00 (Mon-Fri) Travel Agents – 08:00 to 11:00 (Mon-Fri) Passport Retrieval : 15:00 -17:00 (Mon-Fri) | Ahmedabad Ground Floor, GCCI Building, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009 India. Submission Timings: Individual – 09:00 to 15:00 (Mon-Fri) Passport Retrieval : 09:00 -15:00 (Mon-Fri) Email: - infothai.westin@vfshelpline.com |
| Pune 4th Floor,FCore, Marvel Edge, Viman Nagar, Pune 411014 Submission Timings: Individual – 09:00 to 15:00 (Mon-Fri) Passport Retrieval : 09:00 -15:00 (Mon-Fri) Email: - infothai.westin@vfshelpline.com | Goa Gera Imperium 1, 3rd Floor, Office No. 301, Patto Plaza, Panjim, Goa 403001, India Submission Timings: Individual – 09:00 to 15:00 (Mon-Fri) Passport Retrieval : 09:00 -15:00 (Mon-Fri) Email: - infothai.westin@vfshelpline.com |
Visa Fees
| CATEGORY | PERIOD OF STAY | FEES |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry 90 Days / 03 months | Stay must not exceed 60 days | 2500/- |
| Tourist Medical Single Entry | Stay must not exceed 60 days | 2500/- |
| Tourist Multiple | Stay must not exceed 60 days | 12,000/- |
Service Charge
| TYPE | RUPEES |
|---|---|
| VFS Service Fees | ₹ 500 per application |
Documents Required (Single Entry)
To apply for a visa to Thailand, certain travel documents and pictures are required. Firstly, a valid passport for six months from the date of entry, with at least two empty pages is needed. Secondly, a complete visa application form must be filled in blue ink or typed and bear the original signature of the applicant. In addition, two recent photographs with white background and matt finish, not older than three months, must be submitted with the applicant’s signature on the back. Furthermore, a cover letter specifying the purpose of travel, travel dates, address in Thailand, and family name and passport number with relation (if applied with family) must also be included. Finally, a photocopy of the return confirmed travel ticket must be provided.
Financial Proof
For individual tourists, proof of adequate finance is required. This includes a bank statement of six months with an equivalent minimum current balance to USD 700 per person or USD 1400 per family, which must be original and attested by the bank. Moreover, a cover letter typed and signed by a family member who sponsors the trip, along with a signed photocopy of the passport of the sponsor, must be submitted if the financial proof of the applicant’s sponsorship is provided by a family member.
Accommodation Proof
In terms of accommodation, proof of hotel or accommodation reservation in Thailand with contact number and address is required. Likewise if traveling in a group, a cover letter stating all names with passport numbers, plan of travel, and place(s) to stay is needed. Moreover if intending to stay with relatives or friends, an invitation letter, along with a copy of their ID/passport, must be submitted. If they are not Thai, their work permit, valid for at least six months, must be provided.
For those seeking a tourist visa for medical treatment, the same requirements as above apply, and in addition, a medical report from the local hospital requesting treatment in Thailand and an acceptance letter from Thailand’s hospital for the treatment of the applicant are necessary.
Finally, additional documents may be required, such as evidence of employment and regular/monthly income in India, including income tax returns, letter of employment stating salary, payment slips, and business license/registration, etc. It’s important to note that the first four requirements are mandatory, while the below documents are supplementary.
Processing Time
Mumbai: Minimum 05 working days including the day of submission at the Mumbai consulate.
Ahmedabad: Minimum 08 working days maximum depends upon the Royal Thai Consulate Mumbai.
Pune: Minimum 07 working days including the day of submission at the Mumbai consulate.
Goa: Minimum 07 working days including the day of submission at the Mumbai consulate.
Documents Required (Multiple Entry)
When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, there are several requirements that must be met. Firstly, a valid passport is necessary with at least two empty pages and a validity of six months from the date of entry. A complete visa application form must be filled in blue ink or typed, and it must bear the original signature of the applicant. Two recent photographs of the applicant must also be provided, with a size of 3.5×4.5cm, a white background, and a matt finish. The photographs must bear the applicant’s signature on the back.
Documents Needed
Additionally, a photocopy of the return confirmed travel ticket is required for at least the first trip, as well as a cover letter specifying the purpose of travel, travel dates, and address in Thailand. For those traveling with family, the cover letter must also include the intended travel itinerary for six months, as well as the family name and passport number with relation.
Proof of residence in India is necessary for non-Indian passport holders. In terms of financial requirements, a bank statement of six months with a minimum current balance of 200,000 THB is required for individual travelers, and for those traveling with family, a minimum balance of 400,000 THB is necessary. Additionally, evidence of employment and regular/monthly income in India, such as income tax returns, letter of employment stating salary, payment slips, VAT/Services Tax Registration Certificate, and business license/registration where applicable is required.
Accomodation
Proof of hotel/accommodation reservation in Thailand with contact number and address is required for at least the first trip. If traveling in a group, a cover letter stating all names with passport numbers, plan of travel, and place(s) to stay is necessary. Finally, if intending to stay with relatives or friends, an invitation letter must be provided along with a copy of their ID/passport, and in the case that they are not Thai, their work permit and valid visa must be provided for at least six months.
Processing Time
Mumbai: Minimum 05 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.
Ahmedabad: Minimum 08 working days maximum depends upon the Royal Thai Consulate
Pune: Minimum 07 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.
Goa: Minimum 07 working days including the day of submission at the consulate.
Follow up on visa application status
- VFS Company: VFS Application Tracking
- BLS Company: BLS Application Tracking
- infothai.southin@
vfshelpline.com (Thai visa – VFS) - infothaiwest@blshelpline.com (Thai visa – BLS)
- info.evoath@vfsglobal.com (e-VOA)
Consular inquiries: +91 9833212333 / +91 8356839882 ( in office hours only )
Email: thaiconsularmumbai@gmail.com
Thai Emergency Hotline number
If you are a Thai national and in need of urgent assistance then you can contact the Thai Consulate in Mumbai as follows:
Consul – Tel. +91 982 029 3349
Request for a new Thai passport
If you are in India and need a new Thai passport then you will need to make an appointment with the Consulate. This will be for the application for an electronic passport. You can follow this procedure:
- Make an appointment with the Thai Consulate General in Mumbai at 2283 3535;
- You have to make the e-passport yourself. If you are under 20 your parents have to come with;
- Note that to obtain a new passport or the e-passport takes about 4 to 6 business weeks;
- The current fee is Rs. 2,500 (payable in Demand Draft on behalf of “Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai”)
- You will also need your current passport and 1 copy of your Thai ID card or house registration (Tabien Baan);
Likewise also see the Thai ID card replacement on here.
Urgent Travel Document
If you lost your passport while in India or your passport has expired. Should you wish to return to Thailand urgently you can get an emergency travel documents which is valid for 7 days. This will allow you to travel back to Thailand from India. This mainly occurs if you lost your Thai passport while on holiday in India. These are mainly for urgent matters where you will need the “Certificate of Identity” from the Consulate. It takes 5 business days to obtain this document. Likewise the emergency passport is valid for no more than 1 year and cannot be renewed. Fee 550 rupees.
Thai nationals are requested to contact the Consulate General in Mumbai for an appointment to obtain a new passport.
Passport fee (5 years) 2,500 rupees
Passport fee (10 years) 4,000 rupees
Emergency Passport (1 Year) 550 rupees
(Status on 14 May 2023)
Booking an appointment
- You must make an appointment in advance on 2282 3535.
- E-passport must come in person only. In the case of minors (under 20 years old), parents must be accompanied.
- Individuals arriving with a tourist visa cannot apply for a new E-passport. Please call the Consulate General for information. If you are in such a situation
- Getting a new passport or E-passport takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
- Fee (5 year book) INR 2,500 or (10 year book) INR 4,000 (paid by Demand Draft in the name of “Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai)
If you passport has expired
- You need a copy of your Thai ID card / house registration / copy of the original passport;
- Also 3 passport-sized photographs;
- Also complete 2 sets of temporary passport application forms;
- Finally complete 2 sets of investigation records.
If you lost your passport
- For a lost passport it needs to be reported to the police, the case number is needed by the Consulate;
- You will need a copy of your Thai ID card/Tabien Baan/copy of original passport/copy of Indian visa;
- Also a total of 6 passport-sized photographs;
- Then 2 sets of temporary passport application forms;
- Also 2 sets of investigation records;
- As well as 2 sets of documents supporting the petition in case of lost passports;
- Some might require proof of residence in India;
- Finally your air ticket booking
Investigation record in case of lost passport – (must be filled in and signed in front of the officer only)
Note accompanying the request for a new passport to replace the lost one.
Letter of consent for the minor to apply for a passport
Power of Attorney for the submission of a passport application for a minor
Register a Thai born in India
If you want to register a Thai born abroad while in India, then this has to be done by appointment and you will need all the following documents. Email the Consulate to check on this to ensure that you have all the documents correctly. These are how the process works and the documents that you will need:
- Firstly you must make an appointment at 2282 3535.
- Secondly you must take the child and your Thai passport to the Consulate;
- You must have Thai nationality to register the child;
- Finally you must also bring the birth certificate issued by the Indian government and certified by local authorities.
Parents that have registered their marriage (Legally Married)
- Firstly you will need One passport size photograph of the child;
- Secondly One copy (photocopy) of the birth certificate issued by the Indian government;
- Thirdly a copy of your marriage certificate*
- Also One copy of the parent’s Passport page;
- Finally a copy of the Thai ID card(s) or house registration of parents.
Parents have not registered their marriage (Unmarried)
- You need One passport size photograph of the child;
- Also One copy (photocopy) of the birth certificate issued by the Indian government;
- Then One copy of the parent’s Thai Passport page;
- Also a copy of the Thai ID card or house registration of parents;
- Also an enquiry record form must be filled out at the Consulate General only;
- Should the child want to use the surname of the father, the consent to use the surname from the father is also required. (The father’s side can come and fill out a consent form at the Consulate General.)
- Finally One copy of child custody certificate or Por Kor 14 in case of unable to contact the father of the child
These are the basic documents needed to register you Thai child born in India. Always email the Consulate to check again that you have all the correct documents.
Marriage registration and divorce registration
- The application for registration of a marriage or divorce must be made 7 working days in advance;
- You will need to provide all the supporting documents to the staff in advance.
- Make an appointment with Consulate between 2.30-15.30 on business days and there are no fees.
Documents for marriage registration:
- Both parties need to complete the registration request;
- Both should have valid passports;
- The Thai person(s) must have their Thai ID card or Tabian Baan;
- Should one part have been divorced, you will need to have a copy of the divorce certificate;
- There must be two witnesses on the day of marriage registration;
- The witnesses must bring their passport and ID Card with to the Consulate;
- A letter of freedom to marry or no-impediment must be brought by both parties. These must be certified.
Marriage registration at the Consulate in Mumbai is valid under Thai law, but not valid under Indian law.
Documents for divorce registration:
- Both parties must complete the divorce registration request;
- Bring with the original marriage certificate; (if in a foreign language, translated and certified by the authorities of that country)
- Also the valid passports of both parties;
- Your Thai ID card or house registration; (both parties)
- Also two witnesses must be brought along who have their passport and ID cards.
These are the most common issues. Contact the Consulate if you have other issues which have not been covered. If you want to have legalisation done or the certification of documents. Then you will need to contact them for assistance as well. These can include a request for document translation certification or requesting to change the last name in your old Thai passport. See their contact details above. Likewise see the Thai Embassy in India and the Thai Consulate Ho Chi Minh. Additionally the Thai Embassy in Austria as well.
