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Thai Tourist Visa
Foreigners who would like to come to Thailand for tourism purposes for a longer period of time than 30 days may visit the Thai embassy or consulate in his home country to apply for a tourist visa. This visa is valid for 60 days.
The requirements are as follows:
- Completed Visa Application Form
- Return flight ticket
- Proof of financial capacity to support oneself while in Thailand such as bank statements, cash, travel checks
- Visa Fee is 1000 (Free at the moment until March 2011
Tourist Visa Application Process
Tourist Visa applications can be done by mail/post or in person. Either way, expect the visa processing to be concluded in two business days although some Thai consulates or embassies can do it in a day.
A double entry visa is also provided so decide before hand if you would need this type so you can indicate in your visa application. A double entry visa saves you the hassle of applying a re-entry permit when you leave Thailand. It also provides a longer period of stay which is 120 days.
Tourist Visa Extension
Extension is provided for a normal tourist visa for a period of 30 days. Hence, a single entry tourist visa with extension allows the foreigner a 90-day stay in Thailand in total. A double entry tourist visa, on the other hand, can provide the holder a total of 180-day stay. Extensions are done at the Immigration Office. Anticipate extension fee at the rate of THB 1900.