VISA THAILANDE Application

Need a visa for Thailand in Business, Tourism, Work or other: VSI takes care of everything!
Your visa without moving to the consulate or the embassy, ​​in a simple and fast way.

 

Information to know:

  • Visa exemptions: Nationals of the following countries with an ordinary passport are exempt from visas if they stay less than 30 days: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, United Arab Emirates Finland, France , Germany , Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, . Czech Republic, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and USA If less than 90 days stay: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea and Peru. Non-exhaustive list may change at any time, contact us for verification.
  • For ALGERIAN nationals the presentation of a biometric passport is compulsory for the obtaining of the visa
  • Transit : it is possible to stay in transit during 12 hours with the continuation ticket
  • Children: A complete visa application must be completed for each child.

O Minors traveling alone : Provide in addition to the formalities Tourism: an authorization to leave the territory of both parents + copy of the family booklet

O Minors traveling with one of the parents: Provide in addition to the formalities Tourism: Authorization to leave the territory of the other parent + copy of the family booklet

 

 

eVISA BUSINESS or "non-immigrant visa"

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the  passport valid for 6 months after the scheduled return date
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • Copy of the passport's identity page (page where the photo appears)
  • Mission letter from the French company indicating the reason and dates of the trip
  • Invitation letter from Thailand
  • Last passenger's bank statement
  • Certificate of incorporation of the Thaï company
  • Proof of residence of less than 3 months
  • For any national of the Maghreb, Middle East and Asia living in France: Provide in addition:

O 2 additional forms (3 in total)

O 2 additional ID photos (3 in total)

O Letter of invitation from the Thai company

O Copy of the air ticket or itinerary

O Copy of the last 3 payslips

O Copy of residence permit

 

 

eVISA TOURISME - (Attention: different documents for certain nationalities, see box below)

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the passport valid for 6 months after the scheduled return date
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • Copy of the passport's identity page (page where the photo appears)
  • 1 photo ID in color (not scanned)
  • 1 visa application form
  • Copy of the air ticket or itinerary
  • Copy of hotel reservation
  • Last statement of bank account with proof of a minimum of 700 € of income
  • Proof of residence of less than 3 months
  • For any foreign national living in France, provide in addition:

O 2 additional forms (3 in total)

O 2 additional ID photos (3 in total)

O Certificate of vacation leave made by the employer

O Copy of the last 3 pay slips or certificate Pôle emploi or university registration

O Copy of residence permit

O Copy of passport identity page

 

 

eVISA TRAVAIL - Category B

Visa for people coming to Thailand to work.

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months if visa application for 6 months, valid for 18 months if visa application 1 year
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • 1 recent color photo (not scanned). Format 4 * 6 cm
  • 1 visa application form
  • Authorization of the Thai Ministry of Labor. Document to ask your employer in Thailand
  • Letter from your employer stating the reason for your stay
  • Company documents provided by your employer: company registration, company profile, list of shareholders, extract Kbis from the Thai company
  • Last passenger's bank statement
  • Proof of sufficient resources to meet your needs once on the spot: 20 000 baht (500 €) if you are alone and 40 000 baht if you are in family (1 000 €)
  • Proof of residence of less than 3 months
  • Copy of your previous work permit if it is a renewal

Important: Upon arrival in Thailand, you must go to the Foreign Workers Administration office to apply for your work permit.

If you wish to extend your visa, you must be in possession of a work permit. The one-year renewable visa and the work permit will be issued at the same time.

 

 

eVISA ACCOMPANYING or "dependent visa" - Category O

Visa intended for the family (spouse and children) of an expatriate. It allows him to stay in Thailand for the duration of the visa of this expatriate.

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months if visa application for 6 months, valid for 18 months if visa application 1 year
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • 1 recent color photo (not scanned). Format 4 * 6 cm
  • 1 visa application form
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Last passenger's bank statement
  • Proof of sufficient resources to meet your needs once there: 20 000 baht (500 €) if you are alone and 40 000 baht if you are in family (1 000 €)

Spouses of citizens of Thailand may also apply.

 

 

eVISA STUDENT or "Educational visa" - ED Category

Visa for students coming to Thailand for an unpaid internship or to study at university.

There are 2 types of student visas:

- Visa ED single entry

- Visa ED multiple entries

Documents to provide :

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months if applying for a single entry visa or 18 months if applying for a multiple entry visa
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • 1 recent color photo (not scanned). Format 4 * 6 cm
  • 1 visa application form
  • Last passenger's bank statement
  • Certificate of enrollment in university or Certificate of internship

Visa 1 Entry: Visa valid for 90 days with a stay of max. Of 30 days but renewable for 90 days at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok if you apply for a work permit. Without a permit, you can only extend your stay for 30 days.

Visa multiple entries: Visa valid for 1 year with a maximum stay time. Of 90 days in the territory. You will be obliged to leave the territory every 3 months.

 

 

eVISA TRAINING

Visa for school students recognized by the French Ministry of Education wishing to do an unpaid internship in a Thailand company or organization.

The internship must not be remunerated otherwise the work visa (category B) must be sought.

The authorization of reception must be registered with the Thai authorities.

  • VSI order form in duplicate
  • Copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • 1 original and recent color photo (not scanned). Format 4 * 6 cm
  • 1 visa application form
  • Copy of the internship agreement
  • Original letter of invitation from the host organization
  • Copy of the identity document of the person authorized to sign the letter of invitation (see above) with the words "copy in accordance with the original" or "inscribed by the authorized person dated and signed
  • The complete register of the host organization
  • Original of the letter of the school in France indicating the details of the student's internship
  • Scan for Proof of Residence less than 3 months

 

 

eVISA LONGUE DUREE or "long-term business visa" - Category BA

Visa for people wishing to set up or invest in Thailand. It is granted for one year and renewable for a period of one year with each application.

To obtain this visa, the company in which you wish to invest, must submit your visa application to the Immigration Office in Thailand. This office reviews the request and transmits its approval to the Embassy of Thailand, which will then issue your visa.

The period for obtaining this visa is 2 to 3 months.

 

 

eVISA LONG STAY FOR PERSONS RETIRED - Category OA

Visa OA is intended for retired persons over 50 years of age.

This type of visa does not allow to work and gives the right to stay in Thailand for one year with multiple entries.

For each entry, if the stay exceeds 3 months, the holder must go to the immigration department. The holder of this visa may extend it to the immigration department.

Please note: from the 2nd application for this type of visa to the Embassy, ​​a bank deposit of 800,000 baht in a bank in Thailand is compulsory and to be presented in the form of a recent certificate or a bank note (Less than one month).

Documents to be submitted in the following order:

  • Copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure
  • Copy of the passport pages with all the visas from all the countries you have obtained in this passport 
  • 1 original and recent color photo (not scanned). Format 4 * 6 cm
  • 1 visa application form
  • 3 copies of medical certificate
  • 3 copies of extract from the criminal record
  • 3 copies of proof of residence in France (electricity bill, telecom, etc.)
  • 3 copies of proof of the resources: a bank deposit of 20 000 € per applicant to present in the form of a recent bank certificate (original)
  • Please note: from the 2nd application for this type of visa to the Embassy, ​​a bank deposit of 800,000 baht in a bank in Thailand is compulsory and to be presented in the form of a recent certificate or a bank note Well-updated (less than a month)
  • 3 CV (occupations carried out during the last 10 years before retirement)

Please note: Tax notices and attestations from the pension organization are not accepted

 

 

 

Documents to be provided for nationals of the following countries

Algeria - Afganistan - Saudi Arabia - Bangladesh - China - North Korea - Egypt - India - Iraq - Iran - Lybia - Liabn - Morocco - Nepal - Nigeria - Pakistan - Palestine - Sudan - Syria - Sri Lanka

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Thailand
  • 3 color photos
  • 3 completed visa application forms
  • Copy of Passport ID
  • Copy of the last 3 salary bulletins or Extract Kbis
  • Copy of the air ticket or itinerary
  • Copy of residence card or identity card or page with Schengen visa
  • For students: Copy of an academic certificate or certificate of university registration of the current year

Please note: the unemployed must show the indicative letters of Pole Emploi specifying the sums and the duration of payment or a detailed bank statement with the name and the account number of the applicant, this with a minimum sum of 800 €

CONSULAR POCESSING TIME

5 days

Long-term visa: 2 to 3 months

Consular costs (visa fees )

Tourism - 1 entry only

40 €

Business

80 € for 1 entry

182 € for multiple entries (subject to acceptance of the consulate)

Expatriation

60 €

Student

60 € for one entry

130 € for multiple entries

Unpaid internship 60 €
Long stay visa for retirees 160 €

Validity of visa

Visa valid for 3 months from the date of issue for a stay of 60 days maximum renewable on site

The expiry date of the visa may be exceeded but the stay must not exceed 60 days

Visas are issued for a single entry . In business it is possible to obtain a visa for multiple entries, subject to acceptance by the consulate. Otherwise, before leaving Thailand, you must apply for a "re-entry" by submitting: the TM8 form see www.immigration.go.th , 2 passport photos, a copy of the passport

Visa Student / Internship: Visa 1 entry: valid for 30 days but renewable for 90 days with the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok, if you apply for a work permit. Without a permit, you can only extend your stay for 30 days.

Visa multiple entries: Visa valid for 6 months or 1 year with a maximum length of stay. Of 90 days in the territory. You will be obliged to leave the territory every 3 months.

NEW: Attention, in the case of tourist visa, a period of 3 months outside Thailand will have to be respected before any renewal of visa.

Embassy of Thailand - Consular Section

8 rue Greuze

75116 Paris

Tél. : 01.56.26.50.50

Fax: 01.45.05.95.90

Opening time :

9:30 am to 12 noon (visa service)

http://www.thaiembassy.fr

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