The first thing you need to do when traveling to Thailand is a visa on arrival. We can introduce some relevant strategies regarding visa on arrival. Visa on arrival in Thailand is currently free, and the free period lasts until April 30, 2020, just in time to travel to Thailand during the Spring Festival holiday.
Compared with tourist visa, visa on arrival is more flexible. You can set off after buying a ticket. It takes 3-10 working days to apply for a tourist visa. Therefore, the cost of applying for a visa on arrival is more expensive than that of a tourist visa.
The tourist visa fee is 230 yuan, the visa is valid for 90 days, and the stay in Thailand does not exceed 60 days (it can be applied at the Thai Embassy in China or a certain treasure agency, and the visa on arrival fee is 2,000 baht (about 445 yuan) RMB, the stay in Thailand shall not exceed 15 days.
About electronic visa on arrival
On November 21, 2018, Thailand officially launched electronic visa, and tourists can conveniently apply for visa online.
Just fill in the relevant information, including nationality, name, passport number, email address, phone number, arrival time in Thailand, airport, hotel, etc. Apply at the electronic visa on arrival (/official designated channel) as required. You need to upload your passport. , electronic ticket, accommodation receipt. And pay by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat) with a handling fee of 525 baht (approximately RMB 116) (the price during the visa-on-arrival exemption period. After the electronic visa-on-arrival fee is waived, the price is 2525 baht/person (approximately RMB 562.
After applying for a visa online and getting the visa on arrival, the official said you can receive an email reply within 24 hours. You will get a visa 2 in your email address The QR code (TRN) is valid for 30 days. You can print out this visa QR code before going. When you enter Thailand, you can show the arrival visa stamped in your passport to the immigration officer through the EVISA channel, and you will be issued a visa in a few minutes. Customs clearance can be completed.
The review has become more stringent. Last year, when a Chinese compatriot entered Thailand to apply for a visa on arrival, he had a physical conflict with a local staff because of the fast-track fee. As a result, he became a hot topic. Domestic news reports that Thailand has canceled express lane fees and put up various "no tipping" signs.
In fact, there is another express lane at Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is based on the original formula and the fee is 200. Thai Baht. However, there are no obvious signs at the express lane, so you need to consult the on-site staff. If you encounter a large number of people, it is recommended to queue up in the express lane. It is really endless and the queue may last for several hours. .
As for the material review, it is indeed stricter than in previous years. The main reason is that the review of accommodation addresses needs to be reflected in the hotel order. Therefore, it is best to have your own name on each of these travel itineraries. .
Materials required to apply for a visa on arrival
1. Fill in the arrival card (template attached;
2. Fill in the visa application form on arrival (attached with printing method;
3. A passport valid for no less than 6 months;
4. A 2-inch standard white background photo (4cm*6cm, preferably taken within half a year, of yourself Stick it on the application form (try to prepare as much as possible to prevent it from falling off. If you forget, there is a machine next to the visa on arrival that can take pictures, 200 baht.
5. Round-trip air ticket order (please print it clearly in black and white or color Confirmed air ticket order, focusing on name, date and order number
6 Hotel order Although the embassy’s official website does not require a hotel order, this time we noted it on the material list at the check-in counter. Ming needs to provide hotel orders in Chinese and English. Therefore, it is recommended to book a hotel first or a hotel that can be canceled. It is better to prepare this material to avoid unnecessary trouble.
7 When entering the country, individuals must carry foreign currency worth no less than 10,000 baht (approximately 2,000 yuan), and families must carry foreign currency worth no less than 20,000 baht (approximately 4,000 yuan). During entry , it is possible to randomly check the cash you carry with you. Although the probability of random checks is low, once you find that there is insufficient cash, you will be refused entry.
How to apply for a visa on arrival quickly
Apply for a visa on arrival. There are many people filling out the form at the airport, but the disadvantage is that they need to queue up if they are full
In order to save the time of queuing up to fill out the form, you can find the visa on arrival application form filling page, and you can also take photos and upload your passport to avoid this. Manually filled in errors.
After filling it out, you can save it in your photo album and print it out, saving you the time of queuing up to fill out the form at the airport. While others are filling out the form, you have already entered the country with the form. Isn’t it cool to think about it?
When filling out the visa on arrival application form, you need to pay attention to these points.
Occupation: Instructions for filling in occupation
STAFF can be used to refer to all employees, and other English words can also be considered: students, children, freelancers, retirees, farmers, civil servants ,merchant.
Domestic address: permanent address, filling instructions
Residential addresses in China generally include province, city, and street numbers. For example, No. 38 Yulin Street, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, can be written as Chengdu, Sichuan, China No. 38 Yulin Street, Wuhou District; if there is a unit name and unit name, it is recommended to complete it.
Thailand address: Thailand address, filling instructions
Thailand hotel on the first day, or BB’s address; only the first day is required, no matter which city or hotel you change, you don’t need to fill it out .
Fill in the form: hotel name, hotel address, city postal code, Thailand (all capital letters
Panwa Boutique Beach Resort, 5/3MOO8, AO-YONBAY, TAMBOLWICHIT, MUANG, Pu Cat Island, 83000, Thailand
Signature: Instructions for filling in your signature
You can use Chinese and English
How to fill in the immigration card
(You can save this image for reference when filling in on a flat surface
Now it has been updated. The entry card and the exit card are combined into one page, with the exit card and the entry card on the front. The exit card is on the left, the entry card The card is on the right side. The customs will pin the exit card to the passport when leaving the country.
Please fill in the notes:
1 According to the passport information and visa page information, Please fill in the flight information in uppercase letters and numbers.
2. Please fill in "X" instead of "" in the optional part.
3. The signature must be in English, which is the same as in the passport. The pinyin of your name.
How to obtain the immigration card:
1 You don’t need to prepare the immigration card yourself. The flight attendant will issue it during the flight.
2 Before you fill in the visa on arrival or go through the customs, there is an exit card issuance counter.
The customs clearance process for the visa on arrival
1 If it is your first time traveling to Thailand. , it will be very confusing. How to apply for a visa on arrival?
Based on my past experience, I have summarized two methods. Method 1: Follow the Chinese people (simple and convenient. Method 2: Follow the blue guide "Passport". Check and baggage claim” to go to the visa on arrival window.
2 At the beginning, the visa on arrival guide will not appear immediately, but don’t be confused. It will appear when you walk. In the process, you will encounter the foreign currency exchange window, exchange rate Not good. Except for emergencies, it is not recommended to exchange Thai baht here.
3 Follow the crowd for about ten minutes and you will see the "visa on arrival" (if you take the express lane, it will cost 200 baht, about 40 yuan). .
At this time, you only need to prepare all the materials mentioned above, check the certificates at the document inspection window, and hand all your materials to the staff. After the materials are reviewed and approved, they will be returned to you, and then You have a number waiting to be called.
(During this period, the staff may check the cash on you at any time. If so, he will point to the paper with this rule. You can open the wallet. Show it to him. They won’t count carefully.
4 Get your passport, immigration card, and ticket, and wait in line at the immigration office.
5 Go to the baggage office and pick up your luggage. Then you can enter the country.
: Frequently Asked Questions about Visa on Arrival
1. Can I successfully apply for a visa on arrival if my passport is invalid within six months?
It is valid for half a year. It is best to meet the conditions and not take risks.
2. I did not change it into Thai baht. Is there an ATM where I can withdraw money for visa on arrival?
Answer: There is no ATM before entry, only foreign currency exchange points, so if you have not prepared Thai baht in advance, you can only go to the exchange shop to exchange money (it is recommended to exchange enough money for the visa on arrival fee, the exchange rate will be better after customs clearance, and also There are ATMs where you can withdraw money directly.
3. Can I pass customs without booking a hotel or a B&B?
Yes, as long as the BB landlord sends a confirmation email in English.
4. Do children need to fill in a separate visa application form on arrival?
If your child has an independent passport, you will need to fill one out. If using the same passport as the father or mother, you need to fill in the child's name, date of birth and place of birth on the father's or mother's application form.