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Visa, Vaccination, Customs and Embassy Information
| Q: |
Do
I need to get a visa before I visit Thailand? |
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Citizens
of 56 different nationalities, including most of the
large western countries, may obtain a visa on arrival
which is good for a period of 30 days, without charge.
This visa may be extended in Thailand for a period of
one week at a cost of 500 baht at the discretion of
the immigration officer. It's also possible to leave
the country and re-enter with a 30-day free visa for
an unlimited number of trips.
Citizens
of a further 76 nationalities, including many African
and Latin American nations, are eligible for 15 day
Transit Visas. Transit Visas are issued on arrival at
a cost of 300 baht and may only be extended at the discretion
of the Immigration Division. Certain other nationalities
may be required to obtain a visa in advance of travel.
To
apply for a visa, and to check your visa status before
you travel, you can contact the Thai Embassy or Consulate
in your own country (see list
of Thai Embassies abroad). Once a visa is issued
in your country of origin it must be used within 90
days. A Tourist Visa obtained abroad is valid for 60
days at a cost of US $15. The Tourist Visa may be extended
for a further 30 days at the Immigration Division on
Soi Suan Phlu in Bangkok or at Immigration Offices in
other provinces. The cost of extension is 500 baht and
only one extension is granted.
A
passport valid for at least three months from your entry
date is required for entry into the country.
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Q: |
Do
I need special vaccinations? |
| A: |
No
vaccinations are required for entry into Thailand, except
for yellow fever for travelers arriving from endemic regions
(parts of Africa and Latin America). Immunizations for
tetanus, polio, rabies, typhoid, tuberculosis, Japanese
encephalitis and hepatitis are advisable (but not essential)
before travel to Southeast Asia. For more information
on risks and precautions please read the advice
about health section in the Facts for Travelers pages
of thailand.com.
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| Q: |
Are
there any restrictions on what I can bring to Thailand? |
| A: |
The
Thai Government prohibits the import of illegal narcotics
(including hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine and heroin)
and obscene literature, pictures or articles. Smuggling
of hard drugs such as heroin may be punishable by death.
Import of firearms and ammunition must be registered
in advance with the Police Department or local Registration
Office. Importation of certain species of fruits, vegetables
and plants is prohibited.
A
reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toiletries,
professional instruments, one still camera, one movie
camera, five rolls of still camera film and three rolls
of 8 or 16 mm movie-camera film are allowed in duty-free.
Cigarettes, cigars or smoking tobacco not exceeding
250 grams in weight, or 200 cigarettes, and one liter
each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty.
For some electronic items, such as personal computers,
a deposit may be required which is refunded when leaving
the country with the item, but this is rarely enforced.
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| Q: |
Are
there any restrictions on what I can take out of Thailand? |
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It
is forbidden to take images of the Buddha or Bodhisattva
out of Thailand, except for purpose of worship by Buddhists,
in which case a license must be obtained from the Department
of Fine Arts. Small Buddhist amulets may be exported without
a license provided the item will be used for religious
purposes. A license is required to export antiques and
art objects, irrespective of whether they are originals
or reproductions. To find out how to apply for a license
please read the information in the customs
requirements section.
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| Q: |
How
can I find the Thai Embassy in my country? |
| A: |
Please
refer to the list in Thai
Embassies & Consulates on the thailand.com web site.
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| Q: |
What
if I need to contact my country's Embassy in Thailand? |
| A: |
Please
refer to the list in Embassies
& Consulates in Thailand on our web site.
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