 Passports |
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All visitors
entering Thailand must posse valid passports.
| Visas |
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Immigration
Information
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Temporary
visitors to Thailand for the purpose of pleasure who are exempted
from applying for entry visas, and who can stay for a muximum
of 30 days in Thailand, must be of the nationality of and
holding valid passports or travelling documents issued by: |
| AMERICAS |
AFRICA |
Argentina
Canada
U. S. A. |
Brazil
Mexico |
Algeria
Egypt
Mauritania
Senegal
Tunisia |
Djibouti
Kenya
Morocco
South Africa |
| ASIA |
EUROPE |
Bahrain
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Republic of Korea
Saudi Arabia
The Union of Myanmar
United Arab Emirates
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Brunei
Israel
Kuwait
Oman
Qatar
Republic of Yemen Singapore
Turkey |
Austria
Denmark
France
Greece (Helenic Republic)
Iceland
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland |
Belgium
Finland
Germany
Ireland
Luxemburg
Norway
Slovenia
Sweden
U. K. |
| PACIFIC |
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Australia
New Zealand
Vanuatu |
Fiji
Papua New Guinea
Western Samoa |
They
must enter the kingdom by passenger transports such as aircraft
or sea-going vessels of 500 registered tons and up-, or through
channels of immigration check- points or border check-points on
the Malaysian boundary-, or enter by means of passenger aircraft,
sea-going vessel, rail, bus, taxi, touring coach or hired motor-cycle
and having:-
1. Fully paid ticket or other document belonging to the vehicle
owner or to the operator of the vehicle which is to be used for
leaving the kingdom within the period specified, or
2. Documentary evidence of the owner or operator of the vehicle
showing fully paid reservation for the departure from the kingdom
within the period specified.
Exempted are Malaysian nationals entering the kingdom by means of
bus, hired car, touring coach or hired motor- cycle through immigration
check- points or border check-points bordering on Malaysian territory,
who need not have travelling ticket or documents mentioned under
Items 1and 2.
Persons mentioned in the above conditions are exempted from visas
and are permitted to remain in the kingdom for a period not exceeding
fifteen days from the day of entry. They are not allowed to extend
their stay for more than fifteen days, unless under unforeseen circumstances
such as illness or delay of aircraft departure. Visitors wishing
to stay in the kingdom for more than fifteen days are advised to
apply to missions in their countries. In the event there are no
Thai diplomatic missions, they may apply to missions in neighbouring
countries, or forward their request and supporting evidence to the
Immigration Division, Soi Suan Phlu, Sathon Tai Rd., Bangkok 10120,
Thailand. Tel: 2873101-10
Visitors to Thailand may Obtain Visas Arrival at
1. The Bangkok International Airport
2. The Chiang Mai International Airport
3. The Phuket International Airport
4. The Hat Yai International Airport
They must also have a fully paid ticket whi enables them to travel
out of the kingdom within the stipulated time.
The application for a visa must be accompanied by a photograph as
well as the necessary f ee.
Validity
of Visas
Every kind of visa is valid for a 90- day peri from the date of
issue.
Length of Stay
Transit Visa 30 days
Tourist Visa 60 days
Non-immigrant Visa 90 days
Note: Please check the period of stay stamped in your passport by
the Immigration officer. Visitors who overstay their visa will,
at the time of their departure, be fined 100 baht for each excess
day.
Visa Extensions
Apply for extensions of stay at the Immig tion Office. Fee 500 baht.
Re-Entry
Application fee for re-entry permit I 500 baht.
Exit Visa
Not required.
| Health
Regulations |
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No
inoculations or vaccinations are required unless you are coming
from or passing through contaminated areas, Yellow fever certificates
are required for those who are coming from 14 following countries;
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola, Barkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana,
Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Sudan and Zaire.
Note: Please check the latest regulatio with your local Health Office.
| Customs
Regulations |
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Prohibited
Items
All kinds of narcotics (hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin),
obscene literature, pictures or articles.
Fire Arms :
Importation of firearms and ammunition can be done only after a
permit has been obtained from The Police Department or local Registration
Office.
Personal Effects :
A reasonable amount of
clothing for personal use, toilet articles, and professional instruments
may be brought in free of duty.
Cameras
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One still-camera or one movie camera can be brought in without duty.
Five rolls of still-camera film or three rolls of 8 or 16 M.M.
movie- camera film may be brought in free of duty.
Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages :
Cigarettes, cigars, or smoking tobacco each or in total must not
exceed 250 grams in weight but cigarettes not exceeding 200 in quantity.
One litre each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty.
Household
Effects :
A reasonable amount of used household effects, accompanied by the
owner on change of domicile are also free of duty.
Plants
and Animals :
Certain species of fruits, vegetables and plants are prohibited.
Please contact the Agricultural Regulatory Division, Bangkhen, Bangkok,
Tel : 5791581, 5793576 for details. A permission of Entry for animals
coming in by air can be obtained at the airport. If by sea, application
must be made at the Department of Livestock Development, Bangkok,
Tel: 2515136, 2526944. Vaccination certificates are required.
Export of Antiques, Objects
of Art from The Kingdom of Thailand
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1. Buddha images, Bodhisattva images or fragments thereof are forbidden
to be taken out of Thailand. (With the exceptions only for worshipping
by Buddhists; or cultural exchanges; or studying purposes. A license
must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts).
2. A license must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts in
order that such objects of antiquity or objects of art, irrespective
of whether they are original, or reproductions, may be taken out
of the country.
3. Procedure for license application:
a) Photograph the front view of objects and make two postcard-size
prints (not more than 5 pieces in one photograph)
b) The passport of the applicant must be photocopied
c) Objects together with photographs and applicant's passport with
photocopy must be taken to:
1) The National Museums Division, Bangkok or
2) The Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai or
3) The SongkhIa National Museum, Songkhla at least four to seven
days before the date of shipment or departure of the applicant in
order to process the application and for inspection. For further
information, telephone the Bangkok National Museum at 2261661.
| Currency
and Exchange Services |
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Thai Currency
The Thai unit of currency is the baht
which is worth a little less than 4 US cents. One US dollar = approximately
37 baht.
The baht is divided into 100 satang. "Copper" coins are valued at
25 and 50 satang. "Silver" coins are in denominations of 1' 2 and
5 baht. A 10 baht coin is composed of both "silver" and "copper".
Banknotes are valued at 10 baht (brown), 20 baht (green), 50 baht
(blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and 1,000 baht (khaki).
Traveller's Cheques/Cheques/ Credit Cards
 US dollar traveller cheques can be conveniently cashed
at all provincial banks and authorised money changers. Traveller
cheques in other currencies are best changed in Bangkok where better
rates prevail. Generally, hotel
exchange rates are lower then those offered by banks and authorised
money changers.
Major international cerdit cards, such as American Express, Diners,
Carte Blanche, Master Card and VISA are accepted by major banks,
restaurants, hotels and shops.
Thai and foreign banks provide standard
services nationwide, Monday through Friday, except public and bank
holidays, between 9.30 AM and 3.30 PM.
Major banks such as Bangkok Bank, Thai Danu Bank, Thai Farmers Bank
and Siam Commercial Bank operate currency exchange centres in most
tourist areas from 7.00 AM to 9.00 PM, seven days a week, including
holidays.
Many first-class hotels provide 24-hour money exchange services,
but only for major currencies such as American dollars, British
pounds, German marks and Swiss francs. Travellers cheques are generally
accepted only from bona fide hotel guests.
Exchange Control
1. Foreign tourists may freely bring in foreign banknotes or other
types of foreign exchange. Upon leaving Thailand, a foreign
tourist may freely take out foreign means of payments which he brought
in with him, with the exception that foreign notes or coins are
limited to a maximum equivalent of US$ 10,000 or the amount declared
in writing to Customs upon arrival. Failure to do so may lead to
arrest, confiscation of the excess amount involved and/or prosecution.
2. For travellers leaving Thailand, the maximum amount permitted
to take out without prior authorization is 50,000 baht per person
3. Foreign visitors may bring in personal effects and other goods
which are not prohibited by current customs regulation. Other than
personal effects, departing visitors are also allowed to take out
merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious stones, gold and
platinum ornaments.
4. Foreign visitors are welcome to open a foreign currency account
with any commercial bank in Thailand. As a special gesture to nonresidents,
no restrictions are imposed on the maintenance of and withdrawal
from the account, as long as the funds originate from abroad.
For additional information concerning foreign exchange regulations,
please contact any authorized banks.. |
