Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting
Thailand
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Thai Visa.
- A Mauritanian international 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 Mauritanians
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.
Types of Thailand Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Business visa | within 10 days | 90 |
| Work visa | within 10 business days | More than 90 days |
| Journalist visa | within 10 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Thailand Visa
- A Mauritanian international 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 Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows foreign nationals to be gainfully employed by a company in Thailand.
- The visa allows you to work legally in Thailand without having to worry of being deported or blacklisted.
- 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.
- This visa being a long stay in nature, its duration is more than 90 days. Therefore, applicants are required to apply for a work and residence permit when applying for this visa.
- The visa is issued as single and multiple entries.
- The visa single entry fee is 2000 Baht with 3 months validity while multiple entries is 5000 Baht with a one-year validity.
- 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.
- You are to apply for Thailand visa in the neighboring countries that Thailand has a Diplomatic mission, as there is neither Embassy or consulate of Thailand currently in Mauritania.
- 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 Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Thailand business visa also known non-immigrant ‘B’ 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.
- If you are to work in Thailand, you are required to also apply for this visa.
- The visa is issued as single and multiple entries.
- The visa single entry fee is 2000 Baht with 3 months validity while multiple entries is 5000 Baht with a one-year validity.
- Standardly, with the accurate information filled on the visa application form, the visa should be processed within 7 working days while it could take longer if there exists any issue concerning the form.
- 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-Mauritanians should ensure they are in possession of a copy of their Mauritanian 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.
- You are to apply for Thailand visa in the neighboring countries that Thailand has a Diplomatic mission, as there is neither Embassy or consulate of Thailand currently in Mauritania.
- 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 Journalist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is also known as non-immigrant ‘B’ 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.
- The visa is issued as single and multiple entries.
- The visa single entry fee is 2000 Baht with 3 months validity while multiple entries is 5000 Baht with a one-year validity.
- 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 their home countries.
- 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.
- You are to apply for Thailand visa in the neighboring countries that Thailand has a Diplomatic mission, as there is neither Embassy or consulate of Thailand currently in Mauritania.
- Consular officers reserve the right to request additional information as they deem necessary.
Thailand Visa Fees
Business visa
2000.00 (THB)
Work visa
2000.00 (THB)
Journalist visa
2000.00 (THB)