Basic Travel Requirements for Seychelloiss visiting
Thailand
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Thai Visa.
- Passport or travel document valid for not less than 6 months is required.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- Evidence of adequate finance ($ 7,000 per person).
- Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour.
- A poof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel.
- 2 passport-size photographs taken on a white background within the past 6 months.
- A proof of financial means for the entire duration of stay.
- A copy of return flight ticket to country of origin.
- A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Thailand Visa for Seychelloiss
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 | 5-10 business visa | 90 days |
| Tourist visa | 5-10 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | More than 90 days |
General Requirements for Thailand Visa
- Passport or travel document valid for not less than 6 months is required.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- Evidence of adequate finance ($ 7,000 per person).
- Letter of approval from the Ministry of Labour.
- A poof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel.
- 2 passport-size photographs taken on a white background within the past 6 months.
- A proof of financial means for the entire duration of stay.
- A copy of return flight ticket to country of origin.
- A copy of travel itinerary with up-to-date flight exit and entry dates.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Thailand Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Seychellois who intend to travel to Thailand to conduct business or work in Thailand are eligible to obtain the business visa.
- This visa is also known as a non-immigrant visa.
- An original passport that has at least 2 unused pages which is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date you intend to leave Thailand.
- 2 passport-size photographs taken on a white background within the last 6 months are to submitted along with the application form.
- An official note issued by a partner company in Thailand (or your employer if you are travelling to work) certifying the purpose of your travel.
- A business letter from your employer confirming the purpose of your travel and how long you intend to spend in Thailand is to be provided.
- Your employment contract stating your role in the company, your salary and your qualifications must be signed an authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company.
- If you have previously worked in Thailand, you are to include a copy of the work permit issued to you by the Ministry of Labour.
- A copy of your educational records and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying the job description and length of service time if you intend to work in Thailand is to presented during the visa processing.
- You must provide a printed copy of your return flight ticket as proof that you intend to return to your country of origin once your visa expires.
- A proof of accommodation whether with a host or at a hotel.
- A copy of your most recent bank statements must be submitted as proof that you can cater to all your needs for the entire duration of your stay in Thailand. If your employer will be covering your expenses for the duration of your stay, you should provide a letter of guarantee from your employer to that effect.
- The Thailand business visa is a single-entry visa that is valid for 90 days. You can, however, apply for a multiple-entry visa that is valid for a year.
- If you are applying for a multiple-entry visa, your passport must be valid for at least 18 months
- Documents showing correspondence with business partners in Thailand.
- Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand.
- Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as:
- – business registration and business license
- – list of shareholders
- – company profile
- – Details of business operation
- – Map indicating the location of the company
- – Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and Business Tax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year
- Copies of company documents must be signed by the Board of Directors or authorized managing director and affix seal of the company.
- Additional documents may be requested as and when necessary. In the absence of a required document, the applicant must provide a letter explaining the unavailability of such document. Applicant must endorse on each and every page of the submitted copies of documentation. Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Thai and should be notarized by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.
- Holder of this type of visa is entitled to stay in Thailand for a maximum period of 90 days. He or she may apply for an extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau and may be granted such extension for a period of one year from the date of first entry into Thailand.
Thailand Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners applying for this visa have intentions of visiting for the purpose of leisure and tourism
- Applicants of this visa who have been invited to Thailand by their friends or relatives can apply for this visa.
- If you are visiting someone in Thailand, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The letter must state the relationship between the applicant and the host and must be accompanied by the valid contact information of the host.
- Foreign nationals in Thailand can attend festivals and events that are taking place in the country.
- Applicants of this visa who are employed should provide a letter from their employer. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must state the duration and the purpose of the applicant’s visit.
- Applicant applying for this visa are not permitted to work or study during their time in the country.
- If you are travelling with a minor, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. A notarized consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- Non- Seychellois should provide a copy of their residence permit.
- A proof of payment of visa application fee is required.
- Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full).
- The visa is valid for 3 months.
- The tourist visa is extendable and can done at the Thailand Office of Immigration Bureau.
- Extension is solely on the discretion of the Immigration officer.
- If you enter Thailand via land border, you will be stamped a 15-day permission of stay as a tourist in the immigration post, after which you will have to exit the country again on or before the expiration of your permission of stay.
- The import of foreign currency exceeding USD 20,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to a Customs Officer upon arrival by all travellers.
- Pets have to be accompanied by a health certificate.
Thailand Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Citizens of Seychelles would need a work visa to legally work in Thailand.
- A valid passport valid for at least six months with appropriate visa is required.
- For permanent residents, residence permit and alien registration book is required.
- Departure card is also needed to during the visa processing.
- Resume stating the qualifications of the applicant, and his/her capability to take up the job is needed.
- As soon as you obtain a work visa, holders are required to have a work permit too.
- Applicants are to submit the following documents to obtain a work permit;
- 2 inches photo
- medical certificate
- original passport
- letter of employment
- certificate of degree
- address in Thailand
- You must carry your work permit or keep it in the office during working hours to show to government officers any time. A fine of not more than 1,000 baht will be paid by those who violate this.
- A proof of educational or professional qualification depending on some employment class
- Medical certificate not older than 1-month indicating blood type and that the applicant is of good physical and mental, not suffer from, leprosy, tuberculosis, elephantiasis, any kind of narcotic addition or alcoholism and stage three syphilis.
- Three copies of passport size photograph in formal attire is required.
- If in case, applicant is married to Thai citizen the following additional must be submitted.
- The marriage certificate to be used as a valid identification should be presented.
- Spouse’s identity card and household registration.
Thailand Visa Fees
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Work visa
100.00 (USD)
Thailand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Seychelles
Victoria
P O Box 933 Michel Building Revolution Avenue Victoria, Mahé
jmsa@seycheles.net
(+248) 22 45 47