Basic Travel Requirements for Algerians visiting
Thailand
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Thai Visa.
- Passport or travel document which has a validity of a minimum of 6 months from the planned date of departure from Thailand. The passport must have two blank pages.
- Visa applicants must fill in their application online and must present the name and surname in the way it appears on their passports.
- The visa application which is submitted must have a barcode.
- Return flight ticket booking confirmation. Flight ticket must show departure date and all stops to be made.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
- Bank statement showing transactions for the past three months, with a deposit of a minimum of £500. The bank statement must have the applicant’s name and address.
- Travel health insurance as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand. The insurance must have coverage of a minimum 40,000 Baht for outpatient and 400,000 Baht for inpatient.
Thailand Visa for Algerians
Facts about Thailand
The tourism industry is a major industry in Thailand. The industry is promoted using the slogans “Amazing Thailand” and “Discover Thailand”. Foreigners in Thailand pick Bangkok as their go-to destination for its historical, natural, and cultural sites in its surroundings. The capital, Bangkok, also has beaches, islands, trekking destinations, minority ethnic groups, and forested mountains all of which combine to act as a magnet for tourists. Thailand is also known to have what is considered by many to be the largest market in the world, the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Foreigners in the country also enjoy taking courses ranging from Thai cooking to Buddhism and Thai massage. Other attractions in the country include archeological sites, museums, palaces, Buddhist temples, and several World Heritage sites.
The tourism industry has greatly impacted the Thai economy in recent times by contributing to the country’s GDP and the creation of a lot of jobs for locals. This has only been made possible by the influx of tourists in the country. It is expected that the outstanding performance of the tourism industry will continue for years to come.
Foreigners visiting Thailand with back-to-back visas are assumed to be doing illegal activities in Thailand and are likely to be questioned.
Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and South Korea do not require a visa to visit Thailand for stays of no more than 90 days. Citizens of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days.
Buying, selling, killing or capturing of a protected wild animal is deemed illegal in the country. Prison sentences will be handed out to defaulters.
Types of Thailand Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 7 – 10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 7 – 10 working days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 7 – 10 working days | More than 90 days |
| Journalist visa | 7 – 10 working days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 7 – 10 working days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Thailand Visa
- Passport or travel document which has a validity of a minimum of 6 months from the planned date of departure from Thailand. The passport must have two blank pages.
- Visa applicants must fill in their application online and must present the name and surname in the way it appears on their passports.
- The visa application which is submitted must have a barcode.
- Return flight ticket booking confirmation. Flight ticket must show departure date and all stops to be made.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
- Bank statement showing transactions for the past three months, with a deposit of a minimum of £500. The bank statement must have the applicant’s name and address.
- Travel health insurance as stipulated by the Office of Insurance Commission and health insurance of Thailand. The insurance must have coverage of a minimum 40,000 Baht for outpatient and 400,000 Baht for inpatient.
Thailand Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to citizens of Algeria who are visiting Thailand for the purpose of sightseeing, leisure, and tourism.
- If you are working for an employer in Algeria, a letter from your employer, certifying your work status addressed to the Royal Thai Embassy in London should be submitted.
- The letter from your employer must be printed on the letterheaded paper of the company and must state your current job position.
- Applicants who are self-employed are required to submit a copy of a self-assessment paper, a copy of the company registration document or any other document that confirms their employment status.
- It is expected that all company documents be signed by the Board of Directors and must carry the seal of the company.
- Ensure you get the correct type of visa which best suits the purpose of your visit to the country. You may not be allowed to enter Thailand if you do not have the right visa type.
- All applicants must undergo a criminal record check. Applicants are required to present a copy of a criminal record certificate.
- You are expected to submit a copy of your medical certificate which indicates that you are free from any contagious diseases.
- All documents in foreign languages must be translated to the English language and the translated copy must be certified by the relevant embassy in London.
- If you are missing a required document, you are required to write a letter indicating the unavailability of such a document.
- In a case whereby the visa applicant does not have the original copy of a document required, photocopies which have been certified by a Notary Public officer may be accepted.
- Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents from the visa applicant.
- Overstaying the duration allowed on your visa may lead to you being banned from re-entering Thailand for a period of 1 – 10 years, depending on how long you overstay.
- You may be questioned if it is found out by the authorities that you are spending more time in Thailand than in your home country.
Thailand Type O Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of visiting or staying with family members who legally reside in Thailand for more than 60 days but not more than 90 days.
- Foreigners who have the intention of engaging in voluntary work with a charity/NGO without receiving payment are also eligible for this visa.
- Pensioners, aged 50 years or above receiving a state pension, who wants to stay in Thailand for not more than 90 days can also apply for this visa type.
- This visa type is also suitable for foreign nationals who have the intention of seeking and receiving medical treatment in Thailand.
- Thai nationals who have abandoned their Thai citizenships are also eligible for the Type O visa.
- If you are a contestant or a witness for a judicial process, this is the visa type for you.
- The Type O visa is a single-entry visa. It allows only one entry into the country and it ceases to be valid as soon as you depart the country.
- Those with the intention of doing voluntary work in Thailand are required to present a letter confirming voluntary work signed by an authorized person. The ID card or passport of the person that signs the letter should be provided.
- Registration of the charity/NGO is required.
- If you will be visiting a family member in Thailand, you are required to present a document which shows proof of family ties between you and the person you are visiting.
- A copy of your host’s ID card, passport and visa page or stay permit must be submitted.
- Applicants who are retired should provide a copy of pension statement or a copy of their bank account statement from the past month showing their income from pension.
- For those visiting Thailand for medical treatment, a letter of appointment from the hospital or medical center in Thailand should be provided.
- A copy of the certificate of registration of the receiving hospital or medical center in Thailand is required.
- If you are a contestant or a witness in an ongoing judicial process, you are expected to provide documents confirming your participation in the judicial process.
- Applicants of this visa are not expected to exceed a period of 90 days in the country. If you overstay your visa, you may be refused re-entry into the country.
Thailand Type O-A Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is a type of long-stay visa that allows you to stay in Thailand for 1 year.
- The Type O-A visa is a multiple-entry visa.
- You must be in possession of the online visa application printed online. The visa application printed online must have a bar code.
- A medical certificate issued in either Thailand, UK or Ireland should be provided. The medical certificate must have been issued three months before the visa application.
- This medical certificate must show that the visa applicant has no prohibitive diseases such as Leprosy, Elephantiasis, drug addiction, and the third stage of Syphilis.
- A certificate of criminal record clearance should also be provided.
- Applicants of this visa must be able to provide financial evidence showing an income of a minimum of 65,000 THB or having a current balance of 800,00 THB.
- Only applicants who are age 50 years or above will be issued this visa. Those who are less than this age cannot be granted this visa.
- Applicants who wish to be accompanied by their spouse will have their marriage certificate attached to the visa application.
- Spouse of applicants of the O-A visa will be issued the non-immigrant O visa instead.
- You are expected to submit the original copies of the bank statement, criminal record, and medical record, as well as one photocopy of each document.
- If you can submit the original copies of these documents, the photocopies which have been certified by a Notary Public officer will be accepted.
- Foreigners may be asked to provide additional documents as deemed necessary by the consular officer.
Thailand Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Thailand for business purposes.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to attend meetings, exhibitions, congresses, and conferences while they are in Thailand.
- Applicants of this visa are required to present a letter from their employer confirming their employment details.
- The letter from the applicant’s employer must be signed by an authorized person in the company and must clearly state the details of the applicant’s employment.
- The person who signs the letter presented by the employee must provide the visa applicant a copy of his/her ID card or passport which must be presented at the Thai Embassy.
- Foreigners traveling to Thailand for business must present an official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Thailand.
- The business license of the inviting company should be provided. The business license must carry the appropriate signature of the authorized person in the company and must carry the company’s stamp.
- If you will be attending a meeting, conference or congress, a letter from the agency organizing the event should be provided.
- Business travelers must provide proof that they have the necessary financial means to support themselves while they are in Thailand.
- Non-Algerians should ensure they are in possession of a copy of their Algerian residence card.
- All company documents must carry the seal of the company and must be signed by a member of the Board of Directors.
- If your visa application is missing a required document, a letter which states that the document is unavailable should be provided.
- All the documents to be submitted that are in foreign languages must be translated into Thai. If the documents would be translated to the English language, it should be notarized by a notary organ or the applicant’s diplomatic mission.
Thailand Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreign students who have the intention of studying in an academic institution in Thailand.
- Foreign students want to engage in a curricular or non-curricular internship in Thailand are also eligible to apply for this visa.
- Those who want to study in an elementary, primary, and secondary school, or to study in a short course are required to provide a from their school signed by the authorized signatory of the school.
- The letter from the school must confirm the enrollment of the visa applicant and must be accompanied by a copy of the ID card or passport of the person who signs it.
- A copy of the school’s registration certificate should be submitted along with the other required documents.
- An approval letter from the concerned authority under the Ministry of Education should be provided.
- Applicants of the student visa who want to study in a higher education level are expected to provide academic certificates from previous education level.
- You are expected to provide proof of your legal residence in your home country.
- Those participating in a curricular internship are required to present a letter confirming curricular internship from the university or educational institute attended by the applicant.
- A letter from the company or international organization the visa applicant will be taking part in the internship program should be provided.
- A copy of the business registration and business license of the company in Thailand hosting the internship program should be provided.
- Ensure you have the correct type of visa that best suits the reason for your visit to Thailand. Getting the wrong visa type may result in you being refused entry into the country.
- Do not stay in Thailand for more than the duration stated on your visa. This may lead to being refused entry into the country for a 1 – 10 years, depending on how much more time you stay in the country after the expiry of your visa.
Thailand Journalist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of visiting a media or press organization based in Thailand.
- Members of a film crew who are in Thailand for the purpose of producing a film, motion picture or advertisement can also apply for this visa.
- Visa applicants who intend to work as a film producer, journalist or reporter may apply for this visa.
- Applicants who have the intention of producing a film or motion picture have to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to seek a filming permit at the MFA Medial Online Service.
- Once the filming permit has been approved, the visa applicant can then go ahead with the visa application process.
- You are requested to present a copy of the visa application form submitted online. The visa application form must have a bar code.
- An approval letter from the Department of Tourism (Thailand Film Office) must be provided.
- Foreigners are required to provide a letter of employment to confirm the media trip.
- Those traveling to Thailand on this visa type are expected to provide proof of their legal residence in Algeria.
- Applicants who wish to stay in Thailand for more than 90 days must file an application either at the Thai Embassy in their country or at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok.
- The Office of Immigration Bureau is responsible for the approval of a visa extension. The consular officer may issue the extension on the visa as instructed by the Bureau.
- Consular officers reserve the right to request additional information as they deem necessary.
Thailand Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows foreign nationals to be gainfully employed by a company in Thailand.
- The Business license of the inviting company in Thailand issued by the Ministry of Commerce should be provided. The business license must carry the company’s stamp and must be signed by an authorized signatory of the company.
- A copy of the company’s profile or details of business operations should be provided.
- Letter confirming from the employer in Thailand confirming the employment details of the visa applicant must be provided.
- The letter from the employer must be signed by an authorized person in the company and must be accompanied by a copy of the ID card or passport of the person that signs it.
- An approval letter known as WP3 from the Ministry of Labor of Thailand should be provided.
- If the visa applicant is already working in a Thai company and needs to renew the Work Visa, a work permit is requested instead of the WP3.
- You are required to be in possession of a copy of your legal residence in Thailand.
- Foreigners who have the intention of working as teachers in Thailand a letter confirming their employment details in the school or university they have been employed. The letter must be signed by an authorized person in the school or university.
- An approved letter from the concerned authority under the Ministry of Education must be provided.
- Applicants of this visa are required to provide a criminal record clearance certificate issued by the police. This document should not be older than 6 months.
- As soon as foreigners who intend to work as teachers arrive in Thailand, the educational institute they have been employed will apply for a teacher’s license at the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of University Affairs.
- A copy of the applicant’s work permit, employment contract, employment certificate or teacher’s license is to be submitted to the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok in order to apply for a visa extension.
- If you have been employed by a Board of Investment (BOI) registered company, you are required to present a letter from Thailand’s Board of Investment.
- Visa applicants who have some documents missing from their application are required to provide a letter stating the absence of such a document.
- Documents to be submitted that are in Arabic are to be translated in Thai. If they are translated into English, they should be notarized by notary organs.
Thailand Visa Fees
Tourist visa
Type O
Type O-A
1200.00 (THB)
2400.00 (THB)
6000.00 (THB)
Business visa
12000.00 (THB)
Student visa
12000.00 (THB)
Journalist visa
12000.00 (THB)
Work visa
12000.00 (THB)
Thailand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Algeria
Algiers
The Embassy of Thailand is not listed in Algeria yet. You should proceed to the Royal Thai Embassy in the United Kingdom to apply for your preferred visa type.