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[yahsiao]

I am currently in Singapore. I need to enter Thailand on July 6, which is 2 days later. Does anyone know how many days does it take to receive Tourist Visa? Do they have SAME DAY service kind of thing to get it tomorrow? Another question is does anyone also know the hours of Consulate's office? How early I can go in tomorrow to apply for visa????

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[rainman]

Usually the day after the application.

[Guest fj2003]

why don't you just pic up the thai visa on arrival valid for 30 days?

[moebius]

I am currently in Singapore.  I need to enter Thailand on July 6, which is 2 days later.  Does anyone know how many days does it take to receive Tourist Visa?  Do they have SAME DAY service kind of thing to get it tomorrow?  Another question is does anyone also know the hours of Consulate's office?  How early I can go in tomorrow to apply for visa????

Thank you thank you thank you for your reply!  Waiting for any reply!!!

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Thirty day Tourist Visa stamp upon entry depends what nation your passport is under. There is a list:

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002), 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002) and 18 October B.E. 2547 (2004) , passport holders from 39 countries and Hong Kong SAR do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days.

- The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.

- Please also be advised that ordinary passport holders of 39 countries and Hong Kong who intend to engage in certain activities are eligible to apply for a visa when entering the Kingdom if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau. For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or at website http://police.go.th

• List of 39 countries and one region is as follows:

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. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia

15. Ireland : Republic of Ireland

16. Israel : State of Israel

17. Italy : Republic of Italy

18. Japan

19. Korea : Republic of Korea

20. Kuwait : State of Kuwait

21. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

22. Malaysia

23. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands

24. New Zealand

25. Norway : Kingdom of Norway

26. Oman : Sultanate of Oman

27. Peru : Republic of Peru

28. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines

29. Portugal : Republic of Portugal

30. Qatar : State of Qatar

31. Singapore : Republic of Singapore

32. Spain : Kingdom of Spain

33. South Africa : Republic of South Africa

34. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden

35. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation

36. Turkey : Republic of Turkey

37. United Arab Emirates

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

39. United States of America

40. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

[camble]

I've done 2 visa runs to Singapore, the Royal Thai Embassy on Orchard Rd opens at 9 or 9:30 AM. They have some prime real estate on Orchard Rd. They only accept visa applications in the morning, and you come back after 2:30 the next afternoon to collect your visa (Los Angeles, CA uses the same arrangement, and I only spent a few minutes in either). I don't know of any 'express service', perhaps if you explained your situation, but I'd think they have no ogligation to accommodate you. I booked 4 days, just in case, and spent the extra time enjoying Singapore. I stayed at Orchard Hotel (2 minute walk), and the Marriott (5 minute walk) the other time.

Check out Orchard Towers (across the street from Orchard Hotel) if you miss the Bangkok night life.

Edited July 5, 2005 by camble