Russians Do Not Need Visas Any More

[Starsky]

From 24th march Russians can obtain a 30 day stamp on arival for free.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

From 24th march Russians can obtain a 30 day stamp on arival for free.

same same for Thai's entering Russia.

[torrenova]

Thats all we need more potless Ivans running around Pattaya.

[junkofdavid2]

So now they can teach in English schools for up to 90 days...

They're 'native speakers' by the Thai definition.

Edited March 24, 2007 by junkofdavid2

[deminister]

From 24th march Russians can obtain a 30 day stamp on arival for free.

That is good news for them and for the West, because they learn that you get something if you give something. But with a Brazilian passport you get a 90 day stamp and the the Thais vicce versa!

[macb]

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Edited March 25, 2007 by macb

[begsaresponse]

In 2006 150,000 Russians visited the Kingdom of Thailand. There is now an expectation that these numbers will rise considerably. We will all be fluent in Da Da Da.

[chanchao]

Thats all we need more potless Ivans running around Pattaya.

Indeed. Unlike some, they're considered quality tourists. Which is very much why they now qualify for the 30 day visa exemption.

[midas]

but this also represents a significant benefit to Thai passport holders

going to Russia because not only will they save on the visa costs

but on the exorbitant " registration " costs which must be paid

every time you arrive at a different destination in Russia. you must

use one of the " registered agents " to do this registration process

on your behalf and it is a license for them to print money ?

With all the security concerns in Russia I don't know what the Thai government

offered the Russians to be able to win this concession ...............

Russia is a member of APEC but it wont even allow any concessions

to APEC cardholders - not even regarding waiving the Visa

registration process which is a real pain !

[NamSod]

It would behoove everyone to read this old article [1996] and think about how things may get very bad as a result of more russians coming to Asia.

http://www.asiapacificms.com/articles/russian_mafia/

[bob/nyc]

I don't know what this government is thinking when they pass laws. Pattaya is right now overrun with Russians. The Royal Garden Plaza has even changed signs to Russian. The Russians are arrogant, don't speak a word of Thai, some of us at least those of us that live here can speak a little to get by, and they have no respect for the country they are in. They think they are in playland and can do whatever they want. There was a party of 4 Russians eating in a restaurant near me on my last visit to Pattaya and they were treating the Thai waiter so rudely, it was making me sick.

[midas]

I don't know what this government is thinking when they pass laws. Pattaya is right now overrun with Russians. The Royal Garden Plaza has even changed signs to Russian. The Russians are arrogant, don't speak a word of Thai, some of us at least those of us that live here can speak a little to get by, and they have no respect for the country they are in. They think they are in playland and can do whatever they want. There was a party of 4 Russians eating in a restaurant near me on my last visit to Pattaya and they were treating the Thai waiter so rudely, it was making me sick.

I have seen behaviour like that also which makes me cringe

But I have to say havibg been to Russia a few times they are not all

like that - there are some polite Russians but maybe we have just not

seen any in Pattaya

[bolognamare]

From 24th march Russians can obtain a 30 day stamp on arival for free.

My wife is russian, we want to go to Hanoi (Vietnam) from Bangkok. Does she need a multi-entry visa?

or can she go outside Thailand and back many times before the 30 days expire?

[visarunner]

From 24th march Russians can obtain a 30 day stamp on arival for free.

My wife is russian, we want to go to Hanoi (Vietnam) from Bangkok. Does she need a multi-entry visa?

or can she go outside Thailand and back many times before the 30 days expire?

Pls use Point II , Russians can enter the country unlimited times and each time they will be permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 days.

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2495

[CHdiver]

In 2006 150,000 Russians visited the Kingdom of Thailand. There is now an expectation that these numbers will rise considerably. We will all be fluent in Da Da Da.

Funny, 500'000 of them have visited Pattaya, at least that was wat I read in a local Newspaper. Probably counted by the same Waitress who calculated my Bill tonight, 150 + 145 = 325 Baht. It needed 3 more Staff and 5 min. to find the Result

[bolognamare]

Pls use Point II , Russians can enter the country unlimited times and each time they will be permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 days.

http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2495

Great!

I'm italian, can i do the same?

from http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2482.php?id=2490 :

"Please note that Tourist Visa Exemption does not apply to foreigners holding Travel Document for Aliens issued by these 40 countries.

1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia

2. Austria : Republic of Austria

3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium

4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil (****)

5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain

6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam

7. Canada

8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark

9. Finland : Republic of Finland

10. France : French Republic

11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany

12. Greece : Hellenic Republic

13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

14. Iceland : Republic of Iceland

15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia

16. Ireland : Republic of Ireland

17. Israel : State of Israel

18. Italy : Republic of Italy

19. Japan

20. Korea : Republic of Korea (****)

21. Kuwait : State of Kuwait

22. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

23. Malaysia

24. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands

25. New Zealand

26. Norway : Kingdom of Norway

27. Oman : Sultanate of Oman

28. Peru : Republic of Peru (****)

29. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines

30. Portugal : Republic of Portugal

31. Qatar : State of Qatar

32. Singapore : Republic of Singapore

33. Spain : Kingdom of Spain

34. South Africa : Republic of South Africa

35. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden

36. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation

37. Turkey : Republic of Turkey

38. United Arab Emirates

39. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

40. United States of America

41. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

"

Italy is included, does it mean that i cannot enter the country unlimited times like my russian wife if my flight ticket is printed from an italian air company like Alitalia???

My flght tickets are from Malev (Hungarian airlines). This country is not listed so I'm safe???

[lopburi3]

You can not stay more than 90 days in any six month period on visa exempt 30 day entry stamps.