Easy Visa's For Thai's

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The following is the result of Beammeup’s research for the countries which permit a Thai citizen to enter without a visa or by obtaining a visa upon arrival (I hope he does not mind that the info was edited so that it can be read more easily since the single spacing was giving me a headache. The countries in Bold require very little effort to visit as visa, if required, are issued upon arrival)

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 vernment 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

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