Thailand Visa For Indian Passport In Singapore

The information provided here is meant solely as a guide for Singaporeans. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information on entry requirements for Singaporeans visiting Thailand is up to date. However, as entry requirements are determined by the Thai Government and may change at short notice, you should check with the Royal Thai Embassy or the Thai Immigration Bureau to ensure that you have accurate information for your specific purpose prior to departure.

For more information on the visa requirements in Thailand, you can visit the Thai Immigration Bureau website at https://immigration.go.th/index. Additionally, information on the entry ban for foreigners who have overstayed in Thailand, can be found on the same website.

For a 60-day tourist visa you will need the following:
* 1 completed visa form
* 1 passport-sized photo
* Tickets confirming your entry/exit from Thailand.

We’re not sure how finicky they are about that last one, but we were told over the phone it was a requirement. This rule is generally applied haphazardly, but train tickets suffice, so if you really just want to cover your bases, buy a cheap return train ticket online from Malaysian Rail from Hat Yai in southern Thailand to somewhere in Malaysia that fits with your desired dates.

It takes two days to process a tourist visa and the regular fee is S$50. In practise this means you can drop off your passport on a Tuesday morning and pick them up the next day (Wednesday afternoon).

Citizens of the following countries are required to submit multiple copies of the visa form and photographs: China, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Nigeria, and North Korea.

The documents needed to apply for a non-immigrant visa vary depending on the purpose of stay. The requirements for non-immigrant visas are listed on the Thai Embassy’s website. Fees range from S$100-250 for a one year visa.

The Thai Embassy is open Monday to Friday except public holidays. The opening hours to apply for a visa are from 09:15 – 11:30 only. There is usually a line outside the embassy’s gates, so it’s worthwhile to get there early. Visas can be collected from 14:00 – 16:30.

The Thai Embassy in Singapore has a very informative website and you can download the visa application forms. If you need to speak to someone they request you call (65) 6737 2475-6, ext. 104, 105 or 108 between the hours of 14:00 and 17:00.

Types of Visa

Royal Thai Embassies and Royal Thai Consulates-General issue the following types of visas:

Thailand Tourist Visa – Individuals who wish to visit the Kingdom of Thailand for tourism purpose can apply for this type of visa. The visa is issued with 3 months of validity under single entry scheme and 6 months of validity under multiple entry scheme. Applicants are required to submit the completed application form along with the passport or any other valid travel document with at least six months of validity. The application must have a recent photograph of the applicant in 4×6 cm as per the specifications. Documents such as the confirmed return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds (20,000 Baht per individual or 40,000 Baht per family). Regardless of the visa validity, visitors can stay up to 60 days without the need of an Extension of Stay. If the period of stay is expected to be more than 60 days, visitors must contact Immigration Bureau for an application for extension.

• Visa validity – 3 months (single entry) and 6 months (multiple entry).
• Period of stay – Up to 60 days with an option of Extension of Stay application.
• Document required – Completed application form, passport, confirmed return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and additional documents, if required.
• Application fee – 1,000 Baht per entry.

Thailand Work Permit – The ‘B’ category non-immigrant visa is issued to eligible foreigners who wish to work or operate a business in the Kingdom of Thailand. In order to be eligible a work permit, the applicant must have a job offer from a prospective employer in Thailand. The application is carried out by the employer at the Department of Employment which allows the applicant to stay up to 90 days. Before the expiry of the stay period, the applicant must apply for an Extension of Stay Permit at the Immigration Bureau which will allow stay up to 1 year. Once the visitor has been granted with an employment status, an application for Re-entry Permit at Immigration Bureau is required to extend the period of stay. Individuals can get in touch with Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment under the Ministry of Labour for more information on work permit in Thailand. Additionally, the work permit also allows an individual to operate a business in Thailand as a skilled professional.

Applicants are needed to submit the completed application form along with the passport or any other valid travel document with at least six months of validity and blank pages for visa stamping. The application must have a recent photograph of the applicant along with other documents including Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour, Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour, corporate documents of hiring company, confirmed return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and accommodation (20,000 Baht per individual or 40,000 Baht per family). The non-refundable fee of 1,000 Baht is mandatory for the application processing.

• Visa validity – 3 months for Single-entry and 6 months for multiple-entry visas. Multiple-entry visa is also available with 1 year validity option.
• Period of stay – Up to 90 days with an option of Extension of Stay application.
• Document required – Completed application form, passport, confirmed return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, copy of work permit, letter of approval, corporate documents, and other documents, if applicable.
• Application fee – 2,000 Baht for single entry and 5,000 Baht for multiple entries.

Thailand Education Visa – In order to study or attend training sessions in the Kingdom of Thailand, foreign students can apply for the education visa. The applicant must obtain letter of acceptance from the university/institute/college and provide the relevant document to be eligible for the Education Visa.

• Visa validity – 3 months for Single-entry and 6 months and 1 year for multiple-entry visas.
• Period of stay – Up to 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau.
• Document required – Completed application form, passport, confirmed return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, cover letter, proof of accommodation, and other document, if applicable.
• Application fee – 2,000 Baht for single entry and 5,000 Baht for multiple entries.

Thailand Marriage Visa – Applicants who are entering the Kingdom of Thailand to stay and marry a Thai citizens are required to obtain the Marriage Visa. The issuance of Marriage Visa is subject to completion of the application processed including the payment of non-refundable visa fee.

• Visa validity – 3 months for Single-entry and 6 months and 1 year for multiple-entry visas.
• Period of stay – Up to 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau.
• Document required – Completed application form, passport, confirmed return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, original Thai marriage certificate, spouse’s copy of Thai ID, cover letter, proof of employment, and other document, if applicable.
• Application fee – 2,000 Baht for single entry and 5,000 Baht for multiple entries.

Thailand Retirement Visa – Individual who are 50 years old and above are eligible to apply for a Retirement Visa to the Kingdom of Thailand. The applicant must have a minimum balance of 800,000 Baht and above to be eligible for the Retirement Visa. Additionally, the applicant should also have a minimum monthly salary of 65,000 Baht to qualify for the application.

• Visa validity – 1 year for multiple-entry visas.
• Period of stay – Up to 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau.
• Document required – 3 sets of completed application form, passport with 18 months of validity, cover letter, recent criminal record certificate, recent medical certificate, proof of sufficient funds, and other document, if applicable.
• Application fee – 5,000 Baht for multiple entries.

Dependent Visa – An individual who wish to enter and stay in the Kingdom of Thailand with their family as a dependent are eligible to apply for the Dependent Visa.

• Visa validity – 3 months for Single-entry and 6 months and 1 year for multiple-entry visas. Period of stay – Up to 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau.
• Document required – Completed application form, passport, invitation letter from the spouse’s/parent’s/child’s employer, spouse’s/parent’s/child’s copy of work permit, spouse’s/parent’s/child’s copy of passport, confirmed return tickets, and other document, if applicable.
• Application fee – 2,000 Baht for single entry and 5,000 Baht for multiple entries.

Conclusion

Thailand is a place that speaks for itself. When you hear the name, you’re probably already thinking about beaches, shopping, beauty, wildernesses, and some mouthwatering thai food!  And your thoughts are spot on. This place has everything that will make your stay worthwhile. However, let’s be honest here- a trip can turn out exactly as we want it to be when it is planned properly, and the first step to that would be securing a visa for the desired place!