Visas For Thai's

[tmd5855]

Can anyone advise on what Asian/Pacific rim countries a Thai national can visit without a visa. Am a UK national and wish to take my Thai G/F abroad for Xmas/New Year.

Thank you

[sweetchariot]

Here is a long list all around the world:

ANDORRA

No visa requirements exist for Andorra. However, apply the relevant

regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach

Andorra.

ARMENIA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Yerevan Zvartnots

Airport only, for a touristic stay of max. 21 days provided holding

sufficient funds.

However, it is recommended to obtain a visa prior to arrival.

AZERBAIJAN

Visa required, which can be issued on arrival for a max. stay of 30

days. An invitation is not necessary but it is recommended to hold a

document that shows the purpose of the visit.

Visa is only valid for the cities listed in the visa.

BAHAMAS

Visa required.

However, visa not required provided continuing to a third country within 3 days.

BAHRAIN

Visa required.

A 14 day tourist or business visa can be obtained on arrival. Two week

extension possible.

BELARUS

Visa can be issued on arrival.

BERMUDA

Visa not required.

Bermuda Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay (up to

6 months) depending on reason for travel.

BRAZIL

Visa not required for a touristic or business stay of max. 90 days.

One extension possible.

BRUNEI

Visa not required for a max. stay of 14 days.

BURKINA FASO

Visa required.

However, if coming from a country with no diplomatic representation of

Burkina Faso, a visa can be obtained upon arrival for a max. stay of 3

months.

BURUNDI

Visa can be obtained on arrival, if no diplomatic representation of

Burundi is located in country of origin.

CAMBODIA

Visa required.

However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for:

- touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.

- business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.

Extension of stay is possible.

CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

Individual passengers coming from countries where no diplomatic

representation of Cape Verde is established may obtain visa on

arrival.

CHILE

Visa not required for a stay of max. 90 days. (Extension of 90 days possible).

COMORES ISLANDS

Visa issue upon arrival at Immigration Office downtown, payable in

freely convertible currency.

COOK ISLANDS

If visit is solely for touristic purposes: visa not required for a

stay of max. 31 days.

If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for or on

behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook Islands): visa

required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.

CUBA

If there is no Cuban consulate, neither one situated in country

nearby, so that a visa is very difficult to obtain, passenger may

apply for a "Visa waiver for Cuba" by sending a letter to Foreign

Relations Ministry.

If coming for touristic purposes and holding Tourist Card ("Tarjeta

del Turista"): visa not required.

DOMINICA

Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.

EGYPT

Visa required.

However, a 14 days visa -free of charge- can be obtained on arrival,

if entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sant Katherine, Sharm El

Sheik or Taba airports), provided:

- remaining in South Sinai resorts; and

- not continuing to any other city in Egypt.

ERITREA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 1

month (renewable for another 2 months), provided request has been made

by sponsor to Eritrea Immigration at least 48 hours before arrival.

ETHIOPIA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 3

months if coming for touristic purposes. In some cases visa can also

be obtained if coming for business purposes.

FALKLAND ISLANDS

Visa required.

However, visa not required:

a). if holding written authority issued by:

- HM Government of the United Kingdom; or

- the Falkland Islands; or

- a British Consulate; or

. continuing journey by cruise ship as a passenger, within 24 hours of arrival.

FIJI

Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a

stay of max. 4 months.

GAMBIA

Visa required.

However, visa can be issued on arrival if:

- travelling as tourist on charter flights or as part of a tour

package. Within 48 hours extension of stay must be obtained from the

Immigration Headquarters in Banjul; or

- coming from a country without consulate or embassy of Gambia.

GEORGIA

Visa required.

However, visa (of various types and length of stays) can be obtained

on arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Dept. at the

airport.

HAITI

Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.

HONG KONG

Visa not required for stay of max. 1 month.

INDONESIA

Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided:

- coming for touristic purposes only; and

- arriving at certain airports.

IRAN

Visa required. However, it can be issued on arrival provided:

1. coming for tourist purposes only for a max. stay of 7 days, or

2. passenger has been introduced by means of a letter from valid

organization or government at least two days prior to arrival, for a

max. stay of 72 hours.

IRAQ

Visa required.

If arriving at Erbil International Airport, visa can be obtained on

arrival, should the immigration authorities deem the issuance of such

a visa necessary.

ISRAEL

Visa required.

However, if travelling in a group of 10 or more passengers and holding

prior approval from Ministry of Interior, visa can be obtained on

arrival.

KAZAKHSTAN

Visa required.

A visa can be issued on arrival at Almaty/Astana airports (provided

pre-arranged and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of

Kazakhstan) for both private and business purposes, for a stay of max.

one month. However, it is highly recommended to arrange visa before

arrival in Kazakhstan, as issue of visa upon arrival may cause

considerable delay.

KENYA

Visa required.

It is possible for a visa for a max. stay of 3 months to be issued on

arrival. However, this will cause considerable delay.

KOREA (REPUBLIC)

Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.

KUWAIT

Visa required.

However, visa can be obtained on arrival if coming for vacation or

leisure for a stay of max. 1 month, provided:

- having sponsor in Kuwait holding the original visa; and

- holding confirmation from transporting airline that visa is available on arrival.

KYRGYZSTAN

Visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of max. one month when coming from:

- countries with Kyrgyzstan representation, provided holding

confirmation from Kyrgyzstan authorities;

- countries without Kyrgyzstan representation, provided a sponsor can

announce the passenger(s) to the authorities.

LAOS

Visa required, which can be obtained upon arrival for a max. stay of

15 days (one extension possible) provided passenger is coming from a

country without representation of Laos.

LIBERIA

Visa required.

If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of

Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation

from the station manager of delivering airline.

LITHUANIA

Visa required, which in some cases may be issued on arrival.

MACAO

Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.

MADAGASCAR

Visa required.

A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.

Note, if there is a representation in country of residence it is

strongly recommended to obtain visa before arrival. Furthermore, in

order to prevent delays through immigration, it is also strongly

recommended to obtain a visa prior to arrival.

MALAYSIA

Visa not required for a stay of max. 1 month.

MALDIVES

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.

MICRONESIA

Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for

touristic or visitor purposes.

MOLDOVA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport

provided arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of

Moldova .

MONGOLIA

Visa required.

Visa can be obtained on arrival, provided arriving from a country

without Mongolian diplomatic representation.

MOZAMBIQUE

Visa required.

However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can be

obtained on arrival.

NEPAL

Tourist visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of:

- 60 days,

- max. 150 days, multiple entry.

NIUE

Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days.

OMAN

Visa required.

The following visas can be obtained on arrival:

1. Single entry "Visit Visa" for a max. stay of one month. (Extension

of one month possible).

2. Multiple entry visa, possible validity up to a max. of one year (no

extensions possible) for a max. stay of 3 weeks with a minimum of 3

weeks between visits.

PALAU ISLANDS

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30

days (extension possible).

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Visa can be obtained on arrival for a touristic or business stay of

max. 60 days. However, it is recommended to obtain visa prior to

arrival.

PERU

Visa not required for a max. stay of 90 days, for touristic purposes

only. 30 day extensions possible (max. 3 extensions)

PHILIPPINES

Visa not required for a max. stay of 21 days. Extension may be possible.

QATAR

The following visas can be obtained on arrival:

- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to airport

immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by any of the registered

hotels in Doha.

Extension of a further 14 days stay possible; or

- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport provided:

notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

RWANDA

If no diplomatic representation of Rwanda is located in country of

origin, visa can be obtained on arrival at Immigration Service.

SAMOA

Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained

on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days. Extension is possible.

SAO TOME & PRINCIPE

Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have

been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight

departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.

SEYCHELLES

Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity

of ticket) will be issued on arrival.

SIERRA LEONE

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival, provided travelling

for touristic purposes only, for a max. stay of 30 days.

SINGAPORE

Visa not required provided obtaining a Social Visit Pass on arrival

for a stay of 14 or 30 days (free of charge). Extension of stay up to

3 months may be possible.

SOLOMON ISLANDS

"Visitors Permit" required, which can be obtained on arrival for a

max. stay of 3 months.

SOUTH AFRICA

Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided coming for

touristic or business purposes.

SRI LANKA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay

of max. 30 days.

ST. KITTS-NEVIS

Visa not required for stay of max. 14 days provided continuing to a third country.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month. Extensions possible.

SURINAME

Visa required.

Visa can be obtained on arrival only when prior approval has been

received from the Consular Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

SYRIA

Visa can be obtained on arrival if prior arrangement by Syrian Sponsor

with Syrian Immigration.

TANZANIA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.

TIMOR LESTE

Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.

Extensions of up to 90 days are possible.

TOGO

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.

TURKMENISTAN

Visa required.

However, a 10 day visa can be obtained on arrival provided:

- arriving from a country where there is to representation of Turkmenistan, and

- holding a letter of invitation which has been approved by the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

TUVALU

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.

UGANDA

Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.

VANUATU

Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days. Extension of stay up to

4 months in any 1 year period possible.

VIETNAM

Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding

onward/return ticket.

ZAMBIA

Visa required, which can be issued on arrival

[peter991]

Very impressive list. I will print it out for future use. Many thanks.

Peter