Last updated 2024-10-03
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
OPCW mission to Thailand for inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) visiting for inspections and related activities. Requires an official letter from the OPCW detailing the mission, proof of OPCW affiliation, and a valid official passport. The initial stay can be extended based on the duration of the mission.
The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.
2 years
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
Dates of start and end of validity are indicated on the visa. The start date is the day the visa is issued (when it is affixed in the passport). Validity period indicates a timeframe during which the visa can be used for entry into Thailand, but it does not limit a duration of stay in the country after entry. Foreign travelers are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card form no more than 3 days prior to their arrival in Thailand.
3 months
Length of stay
The maximum duration for which one is permitted to stay in the country continuously from the date of entry.
If the initial stay permitted by the visa exceeds the duration of the official mission or employment, the stay may be extended.
For the duration of the mission
Extension of stay
The extension of the maximum duration of stay in the country initially permitted by the visa, subject to approval by the immigration authorities. This is typically processed within the country without the need for departure.
The stay can be extended for a specific period corresponding to the duration of the official mission or employment in Thailand.
multiple-entry
The ability to enter and exit the country an unlimited number of times, unless otherwise specified, within the visa's validity period.
Number of entries
A parameter specifying the number of times the visa holder can enter the country during its validity period. Visas can be single-entry, multiple-entry, or with a specified number of entries.
from 3 days to 10 days
Processing time
The period during which the immigration authorities review the application and make a decision regarding the issuance of the visa. Only business days are counted, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Visa application processing times depend on the place of submission, the applicant's nationality, the purpose of the visit and its documentation, the workload of the consulate, and other factors. Typically, visas are processed within a few business days from the submission of a complete document package. However, it is recommended to submit applications several weeks before the travel date. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Free of charge
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
There is no fee for the processing and issuance of official visas.
A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.
The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.
Photograph
Taken within the past six months. The photograph must have a light color background with a full-face view of the person without wearing a hat or dark glasses and covering up shoulders.
Passport
Must be valid within 6 months from travel date.
Document indicating current location
Local ID, driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay.
Visa application form
Completely filled out (not required for E-visa).
Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.
Note verbale
From sending State and international organization specifying posting details.
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
The minimum criteria that each visa applicant must meet. If these criteria are not met, justifications and convincing evidence of intent to visit the country must be provided.
Clear purpose of the visit and documents confirming it, in accordance with the visa-free entry conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The characteristics of a visa according to its classification by types, categories, and visit purposes. These are selected by the applicant during the application process, typically indicated on the visa application form and reflected in corresponding annotations on the visa itself.
Category code
A letter-based or alphanumeric code for a specific visa category, indicating its conditions or serving as an abbreviated name. This code is typically found on the visa or visa stamp.
F
Type of visa
The primary purpose of the visa and the conditions under which it is issued. This typically includes several general categories of visas and/or visit purposes based on the type of activity or reasons for entering the country.
Official
Category
The classification within a visa type that specifies more specific conditions, characteristics of obtaining, and using the visa. Categories may vary in terms of duration, stay conditions, and the rights granted by the visa.
Official
Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.
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terranusuppor@outlook.comValidity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
2 years
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
Free of charge
