Thai Consulate & Thai Embassy

See the Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka. If you wish to visit Thailand then you will need a tourist visa for Thailand. This visa is valid for 60 days. If you are married to a Thai you can obtain an “O” visa in Sri Lanka at the embassy to stay in Thailand with your Thai wife. Speak to the embassy about your visa needs. The map and contract details for the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka has been listed below.

Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka

Note that you have to apply for a visa in Sri Lanka as you cannot obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand as a Sri Lankan national. Most apply for a tourist visa or a marriage visa if they are married to a Thai national. See also the TM8 on here.

Likewise the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka is located in the capital city of Colombo. Additionally it serves as the official representation of the Kingdom of Thailand in the country. Moreover the Embassy is responsible for promoting and enhancing bilateral relations between Thailand and Sri Lanka in various fields. Likewise including political, economic, social, and cultural areas. Additionally, it provides consular services to Thai nationals residing or traveling in Sri Lanka and assists Sri Lankan citizens seeking to visit or do business in Thailand. The Embassy also conducts various cultural events and activities to showcase Thai culture and heritage in Sri Lanka. See also Thai Immigration and Thai Embassy in Singapore on here.

Additionally the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate in the Maldives is the official representation of Thailand in the Maldives. Likewise the consulate is located in the capital city of Malé and serves to promote and strengthen the bilateral relations between Thailand and the Maldives. The consulate provides consular services such as visa applications, passport renewals, and legalization of documents. Likewise the Honorary Consul of Thailand in the Maldives who has been serving in this role. He is a well-respected person and has been instrumental in promoting tourism and trade between Thailand and the Maldives. The consulate also plays an important role in providing assistance to Thai nationals residing or visiting the Maldives. Additionally also see the Thai Embassy in Maldives as well as the Royal Thai Embassy in Germany.

Royal Thai Embassy Sri Lanka

Tourist Visa for a Single Entry

To apply for a visa, the applicant must provide several forms and documents. Firstly, the application form must be completely filled and signed by the applicant with all information being correct and legible. In addition, the checklist form must also be filled out and signed. The applicant must also provide an appointment confirmation, which should be in A4 size and there should be one appointment confirmation per applicant.

The applicant’s original passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel. Likewise two photocopies of the passport’s bio-data page in A4 size must also be provided. Note also two identical color photographs meeting specific requirements should be submitted. This is the size of 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months. This taken in front of a plain white background. Also taken in full-face view directly facing the camera without eye glasses. This with a neutral facial expression, both eyes open, and clearly visible hairline and ears, and unretouched with standard or high resolution.

Financial Proof

Furthermore, financial proof must be provided. This can be either an original updated 6-month bank statement(s)/EPF slip(s). Additionally the photocopy/ies (certified by the issuing bank). This which should have a final balance of at least LKR 250,000 (per one person) OR LKR 500,000 per family (2 parents and 2 children under 18 years old) or credit facility limit (in case of submitting (a) bank statement(s) with debit amount), OR an original unexpired fixed deposit certificate(s) for a period of at least 6 months with maturity date, which should have at least LKR 250,000 per one person OR LKR 500,000 per family (2 parents and 2 children under 18 years old) AND the photocopy/ies.

Additional Documents

Moreover, other documents may also be required depending on the applicant’s situation. Such as an original letter signed by a person who sponsors the trip. Additionally the flight ticket reservation indicating the applicant’s name, original marriage certificate and its certified English translation. This with photocopies of both documents, original birth certificate and its certified English translation. Additionally with photocopies of both documents. Also the original company registration certificate showing that the applicant is an owner. This or the director of the company and its certified English translation with photocopies of both documents.

Likewise also, evidence to verify the applicant’s identity in case of different names on the passport and financial proof or flight tickets, and original proof of occupation of the applicant and its photocopy, which may include an original letter of employment issued by the applicant’s employer, indicating approved leave for the applicant or an original company registration certificate indicating that the applicant is an owner or director of the company and its certified translation.

Tourist Visa for a single entry: Checklist Form 

Tourist Visa for multiple entries

In order to apply for the visa, the following documents must be submitted along with the completed and signed application form:

• ⃝ A checklist form, which must be completely filled and signed by the applicant.
• ⃝ An appointment confirmation in A4 size, with one confirmation per applicant.
• ⃝ The original passport of the applicant, which should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
• ⃝ Two photocopies of the bio-data page of the passport, both in A4 size.

• ⃝ Two identical colour photographs that meet the following requirements:
• They must be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm in size.
• They must have been taken within the last 6 months.
• They must be taken in front of a plain white background.
• They must show the applicant’s face in full view, without glasses, with a neutral expression, both eyes open, and with a clearly visible hairline and ears.
• They must be unretouched and have a standard or high resolution.

Financial Proof

• ⃝ Financial proof, which can be shown by submitting either:

1. The original, updated 6-month bank statement(s) and their certified photocopy/ies (issued by the bank), showing a final balance of at least LKR 2,000,000 per person for the past 6 months. OR
2. The original unexpired fixed deposit certificate(s) and their photocopy/ies, showing at least LKR 2,000,000 per person, issued at least 6 months prior to the visa application, and valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.

• ⃝ Please note that debit amount and credit facility limit are not accepted as financial proof for this type of visa.
• ⃝ A flight ticket reservation showing the applicant’s name, with a departure date that is after the date of passport collection.
• ⃝ In case the applicant is submitting the financial proof of their spouse or parents who also intend to travel to Thailand, they must submit the original marriage or birth certificate along with its certified English translation and photocopies of both documents.

Company Documents

• ⃝ In case the applicant is submitting the company’s 6-month bank statements. They must submit the original company registration certificate showing that the applicant is an owner or director of the company along with its certified English translation and photocopies of both documents.

• ⃝ Evidence to verify the applicant’s occupation, which may include:

• An original letter of employment issued by the applicant’s employer with an official company letterhead, name, original (in ink) signature, and position of the signee indicating approved leave for the applicant.
• An original company registration certificate indicating that the applicant is an owner or director with its certified English translation.

• ⃝ Accommodation reservation in Thailand indicating the name of the applicant as a guest and the period of stay.
• ⃝ Evidence to verify the applicant’s identity in case the name on the passport is different.

Tourist Visa for multiple entries (METV)

Applying for a new passport (Expired)

To make an appointment with the embassy, kindly request through email at royalthaiembassyincolombo@gmail.com. Once the embassy receives your request, they will respond by providing the appointment date and time. For your convenience, please ensure to check the embassy’s holidays before your scheduled appointment.

If you need to obtain a passport from the embassy, it’s essential to travel to the embassy by yourself. In the case of minors under 20 years of age, both parents must sign the passport application in front of the officer.

If you are a Thai national traveling in Sri Lanka or the Maldives and lose your passport, you will not be able to apply for a new passport. In this situation, please contact the embassy to obtain a Certificate of Identity (CI) that you can use to travel back to Thailand.

After you have applied for a passport at the embassy, it takes approximately 3-4 weeks for the embassy to send your information to Thailand to produce a new passport and send it back to the embassy.

Passport Fees

The passport fee is 7,500 Sri Lankan Rupees (cash) for a 5-year passport and 11,250 Sri Lankan Rupees (cash) for a 10-year passport.

In the event that the embassy needs to put a stamp on the new passport to certify the holder of the old passport due to having a valid visa, a fee of 700 Sri Lankan Rupees (cash) will apply.

2. To apply for a passport, you need to fill out an Application for a passport to go abroad, which comes in a set of 1.
3. Supporting evidence is required for your passport application, depending on your age and your parents’ marital status.

If you are over 20 years old, you need to provide the original passport and an ID card or a copy of your house registration.

If you are under 20 years old and your parents are married, you need to provide a current passport, a copy of your Thai birth certificate, an ID card or a copy of your house registration, a copy of your parents’ marriage certificate, a copy of your parents’ passport pages, and their national ID card or a copy of their house registration (if they are Thai nationals).

Likewise to request an electronic passport (E-Passport), the information on it must match the information in your civil registration in Thailand, not the original passport. If you want to change your last name in your passport after marriage or divorce, you need to correct your surname in your civil registration before applying for an electronic passport.

Applying for a new passport (Lost)

To make an appointment with the embassy, kindly request by email at royalthaiembassyincolombo@gmail.com. The embassy will respond and inform you of the date and time of your appointment. To ensure your convenience, please check the embassy’s holiday schedule before your appointment.

To obtain a passport, you must travel to the embassy in person. For minors (under 20 years of age), both parents (father and mother) must sign the application in front of the officer.

If you are a Thai national traveling in Sri Lanka or the Maldives and lose your passport, you cannot apply for a new one. Please contact the embassy to obtain a Certificate of Identity (CI).

Process

Once you have applied for a passport at the embassy, they will send your information to Thailand to produce a new passport, which takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete. The embassy will then receive your new passport and inform you when it is ready for collection.

The passport fees are 7,500 Sri Lankan Rupees (cash) for a 5-year passport and 11,250 Sri Lankan Rupees (cash) for a 10-year passport.

2. You must fill out an Application for a passport to go abroad (1 set) and submit 1 set of investigation records.
3. Supporting evidence required varies by age and marital status: 3.1 For people aged 20 years and over, provide 1 set of ID card or a copy of house registration, an English statement, and 1 set of investigation records. 3.2 For persons under 20 years old with married parents, provide 1 set of a copy of the Thai birth certificate, ID card or a copy of house registration, a copy of the marriage certificate of the parents, a copy of the passport pages of the parents, a copy of the Thai ID card or house registration of the parents (if they have Thai nationality), and a copy of the lost Thai passport (if any).

If you are requesting an electronic passport (E-Passport), the information displayed on it will match the information in your civil registration in Thailand, regardless of your original passport. If you want your last name in the passport to reflect your post-marriage/divorce name, please correct your surname in the civil registration before applying for an electronic passport. Likewise also see the Thai Embassy in Pakistan and the Thai Embassy in Korea.

Birth Registration

When registering a birth:

No appointment is required, but if you want to apply for a passport on the same day, you can email royalthaiembassyincolombo@gmail.com to make an appointment. Make sure to check the embassy’s holidays beforehand for your convenience.

Both children and parents (father and mother) need to come to the embassy.

If the child was born in Sri Lanka or Maldives and you want to apply for a Thai birth certificate from the embassy, you must provide the original birth certificate issued by the Sri Lankan/Maldives authority, which must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka/Maldives only.

The birth registration is free of charge.

The following forms need to be filled out:

Application for birth registration, 1 set

If applying for a passport, please fill in the application form for a foreign passport, 1 set.

Supporting evidence (If applying for a passport, prepare 2 copies of each document):

If the parents have registered their marriage, you need to provide:

One color photograph of the child, size 3.5 x 4.5 cm.

The original birth certificate issued by the official authority of Sri Lanka/Maldives, which has been certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka/Maldives.

A copy of the marriage certificate of the father and mother.

Copy of passport of father and mother, 1 set.

ID card or copy of house registration of father and/or mother with Thai nationality, 1 set.

Original birth certificate from the hospital in Sri Lanka/Maldives.

Proof of address in Sri Lanka/Maldives stating the name of the father and/or mother, e.g., a utility bill for accommodation in Sri Lanka/Maldives.

Likewise also see the Register Birth Abroad on here.

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