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martinpaes · 07-10-2009, 03:29 PM

hi im about to leave for bangkok in 2 weeks and just want to know if thai authorities charge for visa on arrival ..as mu agent in mu country says that now visa on arrival in bangkok is FREE....
so can some one who is there or gone lately plz answer and tell me what documenst to take along??

also i hear that they need 3.5 x 4.5 size 2 passport pics and with white background!

Thetyim · 07-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Are you eligible for a VOA ?

What nationality passport will you be arriving on?

up2you · 07-10-2009, 03:41 PM

here is the link for UK Tourist Visa Exemption Dont believe agens they are generally there to make commision

crazy dog · 07-10-2009, 08:48 PM

They charge when you leave, not when you get here, in with the ticket these days. 800 baht, the robbers.

martinpaes · 08-10-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy dog

They charge when you leave, not when you get here, in with the ticket these days. 800 baht, the robbers.

what does that mean???

helge · 08-10-2009, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinpaes

what does that mean???

Means you already paid it. Included in your ticket

helge · 08-10-2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinpaes

hi im about to leave for bangkok in 2 weeks and just want to know if thai authorities charge for visa on arrival ..as mu agent in mu country says that now visa on arrival in bangkok is FREE....
so can some one who is there or gone lately plz answer and tell me what documenst to take along??

also i hear that they need 3.5 x 4.5 size 2 passport pics and with white background!

How long are you staying ?
30 days transit visa( on arrival) has always been gratis.
I just made a tourist visa(2 month) today. Gratis also

mtone9317 · 08-10-2009, 08:07 AM

If you are in the USA, send it to the Thai Embassy in Los Angles...Express mail and enclose a return Express mail...State double entry. It's free and takes 5 business days.

lom · 08-10-2009, 08:34 AM

Seems like we have got a new bunch of bar stool visa experts here..

The OP may be Indian and in that case he is eligible for a 15 days visa for purpose of tourism when he arrives to Thailand.
It is a proper visa, stamped in the passport.
It is also quite possible that the application fee has been temporarily dropped for this type of visa in the same way as it has been dropped for a tourist visa.
Visa on arrival

Transit visa is not intended for tourism and is given by Thai consulates/embassy's outside Thailand.
Tourist visa is intended for tourism and is also given by Thai consulates/embassys's outside of Thailand.
Both of theses visa types gets a visa stamp in the passport.
Visa types, Transit visa, Tourist visa

Visitors from 41 countries are allowed to enter and stay in Thailand for tourism purpose without a visa for a maximum of 30 days if arriving by air, 15 days if arriving over a land crossing.
In this case, no visa is stamped in the passport.
India is not one of those 41 countries.
Tourist visa exemption

aging one · 08-10-2009, 10:27 AM

The OP will not be able to get our of the airport upon arrival would be my guess.

helge · 08-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lom

Seems like we have got a new bunch of bar stool visa experts here..

I assumed that you were western European, so I agree with the quote above conserning my knowledge into the mysteries of visas. Sorry

Thetyim · 08-10-2009, 03:28 PM

Unless OP states nationality it is best not to give any advice

07-10-2009, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
martinpaes Bang Tao Beach Last Online: 13-10-2009 02:51 AM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: india Posts: 12	urgent help on visa info .. flying in 2 wks hi im about to leave for bangkok in 2 weeks and just want to know if thai authorities charge for visa on arrival ..as mu agent in mu country says that now visa on arrival in bangkok is FREE.... so can some one who is there or gone lately plz answer and tell me what documenst to take along?? also i hear that they need 3.5 x 4.5 size 2 passport pics and with white background!

08-10-2009, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
mtone9317 Petchabun Last Online: 24-02-2010 08:23 AM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chiang Mai Posts: 173	Just received a Visa double entry from the LA Embassy If you are in the USA, send it to the Thai Embassy in Los Angles...Express mail and enclose a return Express mail...State double entry. It's free and takes 5 business days.

08-10-2009, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
lom #&§~ Last Online: Today 02:23 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dark side of the room Posts: 5,234	Seems like we have got a new bunch of bar stool visa experts here.. The OP may be Indian and in that case he is eligible for a 15 days visa for purpose of tourism when he arrives to Thailand. It is a proper visa, stamped in the passport. It is also quite possible that the application fee has been temporarily dropped for this type of visa in the same way as it has been dropped for a tourist visa. Visa on arrival Transit visa is not intended for tourism and is given by Thai consulates/embassy's outside Thailand. Tourist visa is intended for tourism and is also given by Thai consulates/embassys's outside of Thailand. Both of theses visa types gets a visa stamp in the passport. Visa types, Transit visa, Tourist visa Visitors from 41 countries are allowed to enter and stay in Thailand for tourism purpose without a visa for a maximum of 30 days if arriving by air, 15 days if arriving over a land crossing. In this case, no visa is stamped in the passport. India is not one of those 41 countries. Tourist visa exemption Last edited by lom : 08-10-2009 at 08:39 AM.

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07-10-2009, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 15,474	Are you eligible for a VOA ? What nationality passport will you be arriving on?

07-10-2009, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
up2you I am in Jail Last Online: 15-10-2009 02:14 AM Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 33	here is the link for UK Tourist Visa Exemption Dont believe agens they are generally there to make commision

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crazy dog Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 10:11 AM Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,884	They charge when you leave, not when you get here, in with the ticket these days. 800 baht, the robbers.

08-10-2009, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
aging one Elite Member Last Online: Today 01:30 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,721	The OP will not be able to get our of the airport upon arrival would be my guess.

08-10-2009, 03:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Thetyim ssshhhhh Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mousehole Posts: 15,474	Unless OP states nationality it is best not to give any advice

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