Do I Need Visa?

[rapster88]

Hi,

I'm a Myanmar nationality who is studying in Malaysia. I'm thinking to go back to my country by transiting flight thru BKK airport so will I need to take a transit visa ? I won't go out of Airport but just have to spend a few hours inside the airport.

If it's required to take visa then how much would be the fee?

Thanks everyone in advance.

Ye Myat

[lopburi3]

If less than 12 hours and you do not have to claim baggage/check in no visa is required. But be aware many airlines these days are not full service so be sure you can check through to your destination.

National Myanmar (MM) /Transit Thailand (TH)

Destination Myanmar (MM)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

Thailand (TH)

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Transit passengers continuing their

journey to a third country within 12 hours provided not

leaving the transit lounge, and holding tickets with confirmed

reservations and other documents for their onward journey.

Additional Information:

- All visitors must hold documents required for their next

destination.

[rapster88]

If less than 12 hours and you do not have to claim baggage/check in no visa is required. But be aware many airlines these days are not full service so be sure you can check through to your destination.

National Myanmar (MM) /Transit Thailand (TH)

Destination Myanmar (MM)

ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

Thailand (TH)

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Transit passengers continuing their

journey to a third country within 12 hours provided not

leaving the transit lounge, and holding tickets with confirmed

reservations and other documents for their onward journey.

Additional Information:

- All visitors must hold documents required for their next

destination.

Hi,

Thanks for the quick reply. I think I will need a visa as the two flights are different flights. I have to claim my baggage, then check in again so I would be probably pass thru Immigration. How much would be the Visa fee then?

[rapster88]

Currently the visa application fee is free of charge, yeah ? I read in somewhere if I'm not mistaken.

[Lite Beer]

Currently the visa application fee is free of charge, yeah ? I read in somewhere if I'm not mistaken.

Tourist Visas are until June 4th.

[whatchamacallit]

Isn't Myanmar (Burma) is an ASEAN country - therefore No Visa is required??? Just Wondering....

[whatchamacallit]

Isn't Myanmar (Burma) is an ASEAN country - therefore No Visa is required??? Just Wondering....

ooops sorry... just read the list of countries: passport holders who can enter Thailand without visa - AND for The Union of Myanmar is not one of them. Sorry mate.

[lopburi3]

If he had a diplomatic or official passport he could enter for 30 days by bilateral agreement - but he appears to have a normal passport and that requires a visa for entry.

[rapster88]

Thank you all for useful information. =)

I'll be getting a thai visa within this week. Hope everything will be fine in BKK during my transit time

[rapster88]

Hi again,

I got the reply from Thai Embassy in KL regarding the inquiry of visa which I send a few days back. In the email, he said that I would need to pay for visa fee which is 180 Malaysian Ringgit for two entry

[Lite Beer]

Hi again,

I got the reply from Thai Embassy in KL regarding the inquiry of visa which I send a few days back. In the email, he said that I would need to pay for visa fee which is 180 Malaysian Ringgit for two entry

If you are talking about Tourist Visa. They are free until June 4th.

[lopburi3]

He probably asked about a "transit visa" rather than a tourist visa. Or the Embassy is 'suggesting' that.

[fvw53]

Just in case...

Nobody of the forum members with another nationality should make conclusions based on this discussion.

I have a friend who is unfortunate enough to have a passport which needs in most countries also a visa to be a few hours in transit (staying in the international departure hall to take a connecting flight without going through any passport check).

The people at check-in desk of any airline know this and would not let him on board without a visa.

The only reliable source of information is the nearest embassy or consulate of the country where you plan to put your foot on the ground (eventually also airline offices).