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Address
Embassy of India
46,Soi 23 (Prasarn Mitr)
Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok-10110
Tel: (662) 258-0300-06
Fax: (662) 258-4627
Timing
Applications for all passport/consular services (like issue of new/duplicate passports, additional booklets, renewal and miscellaneous services on passports, legalisation/attestation of documents) are received at the Consular Counter from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon on all working days. All serviced passports are delivered the next day between 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon. Attestation/legalisation of documents are serviced same day. Issue of new passports/additonal booklets take five working days. This time schedule does not apply to services where reference to other offices/authorities is necessary.
Visa Information
Instructions For Visa Applicants
1. The Embassy of India has the jurisdiction over entire Thailand, except the following Northern Provinces that fall under the Consulate of India, Chiangmai:-
Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Parae, Phitsanulok, Phechabun, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttradit, Phayao, Nakhon, Sawan, Kampengphet, Pichit and Utthai Thani.
2. Passports valid for minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa application form.
3. Please paste one photo and staple the other on the form at specified place (size of photo: 45mmx35mm)
4. The visa application form (annexure III) can be freely duplicated for use.
5. Application for visas are received at the Consular Counter from 9.00a.m. to 12 noon on all working days. It is our endeavour to issue visas to Thai nationals and foreigners resident in Thailand as quickly as possible, preferably the next day between 9.30a.m. and 12noon. Applicants holding other than Thai passports should submit proof of residence or long-term stay( at least three years). As proof of waiver, copy of residence permit/work permit in Thailand may be enclosed. For applicants who do not normally stay in Thailand, references have to made to the country of residence for which an additional fee of Baht 400 is levied and will involve four working days of processing after receipt of the application. Chinese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationals who are not permanent residents of Thailand
have to apply for visa in the country of their residence. Applications of Chinese nationals permanently resident in Thailand may take one to three months time to process depending upon the purpose of the visit. Pakistani and Sri Lankan passports will take ten working days for processing.
6. Applicants residing in place outside Bangkok can also send their visa applications through courier service like DHL. However this service is restricted only to Thai and foreign nationals staying in Thailand for three years or more. Complete application together with relevant documents and prepaid charges receipt for returning the documents through the courier may be sent. It must be ensured that exact visa fees may be sent through a bank demand draft drawn in favour of the Embassy of India, Bangkok and payable at Bangkok. However before sending the application through courier, please phone the Embassy(Tel.2580300-6) for ascertaining the exact fee and relevant documents required for obtaining the visa services. The Embassy is not responsible for documents lost in mail.
7. Following types of visas are available:
(a) Transit (TR) Visa : is intended for transit through India to third country. It is issued for single/double entries on production of confirmed onward air tickets.
(b) Tourist (T) visa : is intended for those going to India for tourism/holidays, etc. Tourist visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. This visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.
(c) Business (B) Visa: is intended for those who go to India for business purpose. This visa is issued for single/multiple entries and for a stay of three/six months at a time. Introductory letter/note from their Indian counterpart is required. Business visa valid for five years with multiple entries is available to foreign businessmen who have set up industrial/business joint ventures in India.
(d) Long term (LT) Visa: Foreign nationals of Indian origin as well as other foreigners resident in Thailand for more than three years are issued visas valid upto five years with stay in India upto six months on each visit or for a continuous stay upto five years. Those who wish to stay in India continuously for more than 180 days are required to register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office within two weeks of their arrival in India.
(e) Student(S) Visa: Student visa is normally available for period of study. Full details of course of studies and firm letter of admission from a recognised institute/school in India should be provided with the application.
(f) Employment (E) visa: For those who are going to take up assignment / employment with companies registered in India. Copy of employment contract and proof of registration of company/employer are to be furnished. 'E' visa is granted initially for a period of one year. This visa can be extended by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in India if the job contract continues.
(g) Conference (C) Visa: Granted to those who are going for attending Conference/Seminars etc. Letter of invitation and the Government of India's permission are required for process of this visa.
(h) Diplomatic (D)/Official(O)/UO Visa: For details, please meet the Consular Officer.
Visa Fee
The following are the fees for different types of visa effective from 7th January 1998:
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Visa Type
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Visa Fee
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(1) Transit visa (single / double entry)
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300
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(2) Visa valid upto three months (not for tourist)
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1,700
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(3) Visa valid upto six months (for tourist)
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1,700
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(4) Visa valid upto six months (for other than tourist)
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2,000
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(5) Visa valid upto twelve months (multi-entry)
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2,400
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(6) All visas with validity between one to five year (multi-entry)
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4,800
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(7) Student visa (multiple)
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2,400
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9.Passport holders of USA are required to pay an additional visa application fee of Baht 1000.
10. Passport holders of the following countries are granted 'Gratis' visas: Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, Hungary, Jamaica, Mauritius, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, San Marino, South Africa, Sweden and Uruguay.
11. The following special rates of visa fees are payable by passport holders of
Sri Lanka: Transit Visa-Baht 20
Tourist Visa-3 months/One entry: Baht 80
Tourist Visa-Up to 6 months: Baht 220
Pakistan: Visitor Visa-Baht 30
12.No visa is required for the nationals of Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives (for stay up to 90 days)
13. Please tender the exact amount in Baht in cash at the Consular Counter. We regret our inability to accept any other kind of payment such as travellers cheques, personal cheques, demand drafts, etc. A receipt will be given for the money paid which may be retained and presented at the time of collecting the passport. There are no additional fees and the Embassy does not recognize any middlemen.
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