sabihz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi, I am Pakistani national but living and working in European union for 4 years. Due to business I am travelling to China shortly and on return I have 20 hours transit through Bangkok (thai airlines). Do I need to apply in china for Transit visa or I can get visa on arrival? Please help. Thanks in advance Sabih Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbangkok Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I just did a quick google search and the answer appears to be no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 If you have a connecting flight and can remain in the transit area you will not need a visa. If not you would have to apply for a visa. You would not be able to get one on arrival. I am not sure you would be able to get the visa in China. Normally they only do them for those holding resident visas for China. You may be able get one before leaving Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbangkok Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 If you have a connecting flight and can remain in the transit area you will not need a visa. If not you would have to apply for a visa. You would not be able to get one on arrival. I am not sure you would be able to get the visa in China. Normally they only do them for those holding resident visas for China. You may be able get one before leaving Europe. From what I just read, a transit Visa is required for a layover of 20 hours or more. Is this not correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckBee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Indeed if wanting short trip out of the airport you would be best getting a tourist visa while you in europe. Just staying in airport for connecting flight requires no transit visa. 20 hours is a long time at the airport but a short time to do much in the city allowing for airport commute times etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 If don't think they would make a problem for a 20 hour transit. The airline would not of sold him a ticket for the transit if was a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 20 hours is a long time. If you want to have a nice stay in a hotel, get a tourist- or transit visa in Europe before you leave. Take with of you proof you are residing in Europe and apply in the country you actually reside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 There is a daily use Hotel airside at BKK http://www.dayrooms-ciplounges.com/index.php It is not exactly cheap, but that should not be a problem for business travel. I would get a transit visa myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabihz Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thanks alot guys for help. I have sent request to Thai embassy in Austria for more info. I should better get visa before leaving Europe. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronSydney Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hello. I just arrived in Thailand with a transit visa of 15 days. Can I apply for a 30-days tourist visa here in Thailand at the Immigration head office at The Government Complex , Chaengwattana. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singerman Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 The answer is no ! Where did you get the Transit visa ? What is your nationality ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Hello. I just arrived in Thailand with a transit visa of 15 days. Can I apply for a 30-days tourist visa here in Thailand at the Immigration head office at The Government Complex , Chaengwattana. Thanks. There is no 15 day transit visa. A transit visa obtained at an embassy or consulate allows a 30 day entry. The only 15 day entries are from a visa on arrival after paying 1000 baht for it or a 15 day visa exempt entry at a border crossing. A 15 day visa exempt entry can be extended for 30 days at an immigration office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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