Thailand is an amazing country filled with exotic, positive, a country of a different culture and religion. Thailand is today one of the most popular tourist destinations. This country has a high reputation due to its rich wildlife, excellent climate, vibrant tropical landscapes, affordable tourist prices, beautiful beaches, and a large number of historical and natural attractions.
Today, Belarusians and Russians visit Thailand less often than Egypt, however, the number of tourists to this exotic country increases every year. And before going on vacation, people often ask the same question: “Do I need a visa to Thailand?”. For citizens of Belarus and the Russian Federation, a visa to Thailand is a prerequisite to get into this unforgettable country.
You can apply for such a document at the Thai Consulate in Moscow. As a rule, the applicant must independently submit all the necessary documents in order to get the mark "visa to Thailand". However, the Thai Embassy in Moscow may also accept documents submitted by authorized travel agencies or any representatives thereof. A travel company or agency has the right to independently set the visa cost depending on the costs that will be required for its registration. Please note that citizens of the Republic of Belarus are prohibited from applying for an “on arrival” visa, i.e. upon arrival at the airport of this amazing country.
To apply for a visa to Thailand, you need to carefully consider the preparation of the necessary package of documents. To apply for a tourist permit, you need to collect the following list of documents:
1. Passport, (valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Thailand). At the same time, there should be a place in the passport - a blank page with the label “VISAS / VISAS”. A child must be issued a separate passport for a child from two months old.
2. 2 photographs not older than six months (size - 3x4 cm. Or 4x6 cm without corners and ovals).
3. A special visa application form. It must be filled in Latin letters and certified with the signature of the tourist (you must also write the code of the city of residence and at least 2 contact phones).
4. From the place of work you need to take a certificate indicating your position and direct salary in dollar terms on the letterhead of the organization. Also indicate the address and telephone number of the place of work.
5. Make a photocopy of all completed pages of the passport.
6. For schoolchildren and students it is necessary to make a certificate from the place of study (for students - a photocopy of the student card).
7. Minors must have a copy of their birth certificate (even for those accompanied by their parents) and a sponsorship application.
8. Minors who are unaccompanied or with one of the parents should have a copy of the birth certificate and a power of attorney from both parents (or from one parent who does not go on a trip) and a sponsorship application.
9. Each tourist should definitely provide financial guarantees, namely an account statement or travel checks (copies of travel checks + the original currency purchase receipt are provided for one visa) in the amount of $ 700 or 600 euros per person or $ 1,500 (1,400 € ) per family. The signature on the travel check must be identical to the signature on the tourist's passport.
If spouses have the same surname, then travel checks are issued for the head of the family. In case the surnames of the spouses are different, the head of the family draws up checks for himself. At the same time, a marriage certificate and its English version, certified by a notary, are provided.
10. Private entrepreneurs need to show a Certificate of Registration, as well as a certificate from the tax inspectorate about the absence of any debts.
Documents must be provided in the original in English or with a translation into this language, certified by a notary.
The validity of a tourist visa to Thailand for one entry into the country is from 30 to 60 days. It is necessary to apply for a visa at least 15 days before departure.
The cost of applying for a visa to Thailand depends on the travel company involved in applying for a visa. It can vary from 90 to 150 $. In addition, when applying for a visa to Thailand, a consular fee of $ 45 is paid.