george Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 No more free Thai tourist visas from March 5, 2010 BANGKOK: -- (THAIVISA.COM) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok, who oversees the Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates worldwide, today confirms to Thaivisa.com that visa fees will be levied for all visa classes from March 5, 2010. Tourist visas are valid for a 60 days stay and may be extended at local Thai Immigration offices. Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category (free of charge) must possess return or onward ticket plus adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family). The permitted length of stay given is 30 days when entering via an International airport, or 15 days if entering through land border crossing or sea border. Tourist Visa Exemption countries are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam. Thailand holds bilateral agreements on visa exemption for holders of passports from Brazil, South Korea and Peru, and these passport holders are given a 90 days stay. Citizens of Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Maldives, Mauritius, Oman, Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan and Ukraine who need to apply for a 15 day Visa on Arrival at designated checkpoints and Airports will again be charged from March 5, 2010. Tourist visas has been issued free of charge since June 25, 2009 in an effort to revive the Thai travel and tourism industry. As mentioned above, all Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates will start charging again for Tourist visas from March 5, 2010. -- thaivisa.com 2010-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonthai Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 what a shame. the tourist minister should not be promissing something publicly, before the cabinet is informed and the issue discussed. some people from all over the world were counting on his promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadking96cube Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 As I said before it was said Thai Visa .com last year the free visa's where only going to be avialable till this March.Pity I'm coming back the end of march early April Damm always a bridesmaid never a bride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig123 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Well done Thailand, you keep doing more to reduce tourism. Very bright!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstaxi Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Apparently the tourism industry has been revived, I must have missed that, Thai Air must be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawdoe Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 As I said before it was said Thai Visa .com last year the free visa's where only going to be avialable till this March.Pity I'm coming back the end of march early April Damm always a bridesmaid never a bride. me too sucks..any idea on how much they are charging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clip Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 wow got lucky coming back march 4th , just under the gun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiryder Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 onoz not a visa fee!!! better change your travel plans ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasajsc Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Excellent idea! Less riff-raff, and more wealthy tourists, just like they wanted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedeflonga Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Finaly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Do you really think it will make a big difference. Most tourists and travelers will get a free visa on arrival anyway. Even if they are from a country which requires them to have a visa I doubt very much that whether or not the visa will be free or not will make much difference in regards to their travel plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichschool Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does this mean if i get a 60 day tourist visa on March 3rd i can use it at the end of March when i should be arriving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSterling Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I was walking my dog the other day in the tourist area of Chiang Mai.. I felt like I was in... Thailand As all I saw were only Thai people all around us.. I did not see many "white folks"... It actually felt strange not seeing any "falong" tourists floating about.. I rarely go to town as I live way out in the Thai boonies.. I am the only "falong" in my village.. Where is everyone?? The streets at night are totally empty unless some sort of Thai goings on.. Maybe I will try those monthly VFW meetings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudemeister Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunoro Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Good.They can pay for their visas like every one else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemini81 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 there's a great way to encourage tourism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathanpattaya Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This will not make any noticeable difference at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggomaniac Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 onoz not a visa fee!!! better change your travel plans ASAP! I was thinking the same thing. It's shacks without fans to make up for extra cost of the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb1944 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 onoz not a visa fee!!! better change your travel plans ASAP! Given the escalating, and very public martial posturing going on at the moment, I dont think visa fees are going to account for a lot of revenue, and certainly wont be a factor in tourists deciding to tour elswhere, like, somewhere not threatened with blood on the streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viorel Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I just love governments anti-crisis methods! Very efficient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungaDin Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Cost of a double TV from Vientiane will now be??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creole Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Do you really think it will make a big difference. Most tourists and travelers will get a free visa on arrival anyway. Even if they are from a country which requires them to have a visa I doubt very much that whether or not the visa will be free or not will make much difference in regards to their travel plans. I agree with you entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb1944 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Pardon my ignorance, what is a VFW meeting? Maybe I will try those monthly VFW meetings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMoran Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 It was indeed a wonderful gesture, even though I still paid $135 AUD for the triple-entry tourist visa. Who can live for 14 days in Thailand on $45 AUD in style anyway? Good move, but all good things must come to an end. I'm not used to this much logic when in Thailand, so thanks for doing the right things at the right times. After all, it's the thought that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianb1944 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does this mean if i get a 60 day tourist visa on March 3rd i can use it at the end of March when i should be arriving? Unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanForbes Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This will not make any noticeable difference at all. Agreed. A triple entry tourist visa used to cost me $120 Canadian. Then, last fall I got one for free and knew it was too good to last. I would come anyway, regardless of cost. It's STILL a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlik Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Russia is in bilateral agreement and Russians receive 30 days on arrival free of charge. Does it gonna change or is it mistake in the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Russia is in bilateral agreement and Russians receive 30 days on arrival free of charge. Does it gonna change or is it mistake in the article? Could be, I'll check with MFA tomorrow and revert back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiryder Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 onoz not a visa fee!!! better change your travel plans ASAP! Given the escalating, and very public martial posturing going on at the moment, I dont think visa fees are going to account for a lot of revenue, and certainly wont be a factor in tourists deciding to tour elswhere, like, somewhere not threatened with blood on the streets. next time i'll make a footnote when im playing around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Does this mean if i get a 60 day tourist visa on March 3rd i can use it at the end of March when i should be arriving? Unlikely Unlikely why? You pay for a visa when it is issued, not when it is used. Answer to whichschool - yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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