One application form must be fully completed and submitted together with a valid passport (not less than 6 months validity) and two passport-sized photos (must have full face view of the person and not wearing hat, print out or Photocopy is not accepted). Nationals of some countries are exempted from obtaining a tourist visa provided that their period of stay in Thailand does not exceed 30 days (including the days of arrival and departure) and hold confirmation of outbound tickets prior to entry, within that 30 days. Nationals of some countries may apply for a 15 day tourist visa upon arrival. The list of these countries is shown on www.thaiconsulate.org. Persons without confirmed outbound airline ticket must have a visa. Please note that these exemptions do not apply to visitors from any countries entering Thailand by land, rail, sea or private aircraft, or who visit for business, professional or other non-tourism purposes.
