Indian passport holders can take advantage of the Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility to visit Thailand as a tourist, however, if the stay duration exceeds 15 days, applicants must apply for the visa through one of the VFS Global Centres located throughout India. The Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate has outsourced their visa services to VFS Global which is one of the renowned names in the field of outsourcing and technology services for governments and diplomatic missions across the globe. Based on the visa type, applicant’s nationality, age, stay duration, entry scheme, etc. all visa applicants are required to pay a specific visa fee to enable processing of the application.
VFS Global Thailand Visa Application Fee
| Visa Type | Visa Validity | Visa Fee | Validity of Stay |
| Tourist Visa (Single Entry) | 3 months | Rs.2,000 | Cannot exceed 30 days |
| Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry) | 6 months | Rs.10,000 | Cannot exceed 60 days per entry |
| Transit visa | 3 months | Rs.1,600 | Cannot exceed 30 days |
| Non-immigrant visa (Single Entry) | 3 months | Rs.4,000 | Cannot exceed 90 days unless the Immigration Bureau instructs |
| Non-immigrant visa (Multiple Entry) | 6 months to 1 year | Rs.10,000 | Cannot exceed 90 days per entry unless the Immigration Bureau instructs |
| Non-immigrant 3-year ‘B’ Visa (Multiple Entry) | 3 years | Rs.20,000 | Cannot exceed 90 days per entry unless the Immigration Bureau instructs |
| Tourist Visa | Visa Fee |
| Tourist visa (single entry) – 3 months validity | Rs.2,000 |
| Tourist visa (multiple entry) | Rs.10,000 |
| Tourist Medical visa (single entry) | Rs.2,000 |
| Transit Visa | Visa Fee |
| Transit visa (single entry) | Rs.1,600 |
| Transit Sports visa (single entry) | Rs.1,600 |
| Transit crew visa (single entry) | Rs.1,600 |
| Transit Double visa – 6 months or 180 days validity | Rs.3,200 |
| Non-Immigrant Visa | Visa Fee |
| Business visa (single entry) | Rs.4,000 |
| Business visa (Multiple entry) | Rs.10,000 |
| Business visa (Multiple Entry) – For 3 years | Rs.20,000 |
| Employment visa | Rs.4,000 |
| Dependent visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Dependent visa – validity of 1 year | Rs.10,000 |
| Dependent visa – validity of 3 years | Rs.20,000 |
| Education visa – validity of 1 year | Rs.10,000 |
| Education visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Religious visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Media visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Scientific research visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Investment ministry visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Expert specialist visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
| Medical treatment visa (multiple entry) – validity of 1 year | Rs.10,000 |
| Official visa – validity of 3 months | Rs.4,000 |
While applying for a visa through VFS Global, individuals can track the status of their application. Additionally, VFS Global also offer premium/express services which are subject to payment of additional charges and fees.
The visa fees and charges levied by VFS Global and the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate is subject to change. The fees and charges differ based on the location of the VFS Global Centre.
Online Application
VFS Global allows the applicants to initiate the visa application either through online or the offline method. The online method requires the applicants to enter his/her details on the official website of VFS Global – http://www.vfs-thailand.co.in. Once the application is submitted, it needs to be printed out and carried along with the other mandatory documents to one of the VFS Global Centres for submission. After the application form and documents are submitted, the applicant will need to pay the visa fee.
Offline Application
Applicants can also get in touch with one of the VFS Global Centres to obtain the physical form. The form can be filled in manually and submitted to the VFS Global Centre along with the other documents. At times, applicant’s may require producing additional documents. After the successful payment of the visa fee, the processing of the application will be initiated.
Thailand Visa On Arrival (VOA)
The application for a VOA requires payment of 1,000 baht as the application fee. Visitors can stay up to a maximum of 15 days, however, an application for visa extension can be submitted to the Immigration Bureau. The eligibility for a VOA depends on the validity of the visitor’s passport, availability of blank pages, completed VOA application form, confirmed return tickets, proof of accommodation, etc.
Thailand Visa Application Centres in India (VFS Global)
New Delhi
Thailand Visa Application Centre
702 – 707, 7th Floor, Prakash Deep Building, 7 Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 between 08:00 -17:00, Monday-Friday except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Passport Retrieval Timings: 15:00 -17:00 (Monday-Friday)
Submission in 1st session:08:00 – 12:00
Token time for Agent: 08:00 – 11:00
Token time for Individual/Representative: 08:00 – 12:00
Submission in 2nd session: 14:00 – 16:30
For all TAs/Individual/Representative
Chandigarh
Thailand Visa Application Centre
Elante Offices, Entry from Gate No. 3, Unit no. B 208, Second Floor, Office Block B, Plot no. 178- 178A, Industrial & Business Park, Phase – I, Chandigarh (UT) 160002
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 between 08:00 -17:00, Monday-Friday except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Submission Timings: 09:30 to 15:30 (Monday-Friday)
Passport Retrieval Timings: 09:30 to 15:30 (Monday-Friday)
Gurgaon
Thailand Visa Application Centre
Unit no 419-420,4th floor, ILD Tower, Sec-47, Sohna Road, Gurgaon-122001
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 between 08:00 -17:00, Monday-Friday except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Submission Timings: 09:00 to 15:00 (Monday-Friday)
Passport Retrieval Timings: 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday-Friday)
Jaipur
Thailand Visa Application Centre
Mangalam Ambition Tower, Subhash Marg (Malan Ka Chauraha), C Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 between 08:00 -17:00, Monday-Friday except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Submission Timings: 09:00 to 15:00 (Monday-Friday)
Passport Retrieval Timings: 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday-Friday)
Jalandhar
Thailand Visa Application Centre
Aman Plaza, 3rd Floor, 310 Lajpat Nagar, Mahavir Marg, Jalandhar City – 144001, India
Call on Helpline No.:- 022-67866003 between 08:00 -17:00, Monday-Friday except Holidays.
Email: – infothai.northin@vfshelpline.com
Submission Timings: 09:30 to 15:30 (Monday-Friday)
