THAILAND VISA FOR FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM

Wednesday, 24/01/24

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country with one of the region's most prosperous economies. Recognized for its ancient, distinct culture and abundant, breathtaking natural scenery, Thailand's tourism sector makes up 15% of the country's GDP, making it a significant economic growth driver. Thailand is among the top ten countries in the world for foreign tourist arrivals, and it has emerged as a significant tourism center in Southeast Asia. With the trend of global migration, there is an increasing need to apply for a Thai visa for purposes other than travel, vacation, and visiting friends and family. This is especially true for business or commercial entry, work, or long-term employment. Currently, in Vietnam, for foreigners working, laboring, studying, investing, et cetera, obtaining an appropriate and long-term Thai visa for the purpose of entry is no longer as difficult as it once was, thanks to the Thai government's open visa policy. Please join us if you, a foreigner living in Vietnam, intend to travel to Thailand for tourism, business, or employment. Visa5s.com will assist you in finding out what documents you need to apply for a visa that allows you to enter Thailand legally.

Several documents must be prepared to submit a proper Thai visa application. Let us join us today at Visa5s.com to learn about the documents required to apply for a legal entrance visa to Thailand.

LIST OF POPULAR THAILAND VISA TYPES FOR FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM 2024

No	Thailand Visa Category	Purpose of entry and subjects granted a Thailand visa
1	Thailand Tourist Visa (TR)	Issued to foreigners entering Thailand for tourism purposes. Single or multiple-entry tourist visas are issued for a period of 3 months, and multiple-entry tourist visas are issued for a period of 6 months and 1 year. Valid for stays up to 60 days per entry.
2	Business/Work Thailand Visa (SMART Visa)	Issued to foreign experts, investors, start-up entrepreneurs, and senior leaders in 10 S-curve industries designated by the Thai government. With a SMART visa, foreigners are allowed to stay in Thailand for up to 4 years and enjoy many additional privileges.
3	Transit visa for Thailand	Issued to foreigners transiting through Thailand to enter another country or return to their home country; sportsmen or sportsmen; and transport crew to port, station, or any other area in Thailand. This visa is valid for 3 months, with a maximum stay of 30 days per entry.
4	Thailand Visa On arrival	Issued for travel purposes to visitors from 18 countries and territories. Holders of this visa are allowed to stay for 15 days per entry.
5	Non-immigrant Thai visa	Purposes of work, study, and visiting relatives are specifically divided as follows: Type B: Issued to foreigners working, working, and teaching ED type: Issued to foreigners who want to study, intern, train, and attend seminars Type O: Issued to relatives traveling with family members working or studying in Thailand Type O-A: Issued to foreigners over 50 years old in Thailand for no more than 1 year and not working

NOTES WHEN SUBMITTING THE THAILAND VISA APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN EXPATRIAES IN VIETNAM

Verify if your nation is on the list of countries requiring a Thailand visa. The Thai government has a visa exemption policy for nationals of numerous nations. Therefore, you should first determine whether your country is exempt before applying for a visa in order to save time and money.
Foreigners must prepare a set of documentation in accordance with the requirements of the Thai Embassy or Consulate General in Vietnam, depending on their nationality. To get a visa, citizens of various nations must complete additional requirements imposed by the Thai government and submit supplementary documentation. For that reason, you should check whether your nation is on the list of countries requiring supplementary documents and if the application purpose satisfies the specified conditions.
Book an appointment to submit your Thai visa application.
If necessary, consular staff may ask for additional documents, schedule an interview, or reject the visa application. The processing time for approving your Thailand visa may be postponed or stopped if you are unable to provide further documentation or show up for the interview.
All documents must be translated into Thai or English. Documents issued by the Vietnamese government must be translated into English and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City with a validity of less than six months.

LIST OF COUNTRIES ALLOWED TO APPLY FOR A THAILAND VISA IF THEY CAN PROVE HAVING TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD IN VIETNAM

Citizens of the following countries may apply for a visa at the Royal Thai Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City or the Thai Embassy in Hanoi if they meet the application requirements: proof of residence in Vietnam. If not, international applicants must apply in their home country or the country in which they are residing for a Thai tourist or business visa.

Required documents for foreigners in Vietnam	List of countries allowed to apply for a Thai visa in Vietnam
Have documents proving legal residence in Vietnam. Vietnam work permit is still valid; Visa or Vietnam Temporary Residence Card is still valid. Having a sponsored company in Vietnam that guarantees the documents	China Bangladesh India Nepal Pakistan Sri Lanka Algeria Egypt Iran Libya Palestine Syria Yemen Central African Republic	Cameroon Republic of Congo Democratic Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea Guinea Ghana Liberia Nigeria Sao Tomé and Principe Sierra Leone Somalia Sudan
Approval from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs	The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Iraq
Approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and have documents proving legal residence in Vietnam Vietnam work permit is still valid; Visa or Vietnam Temporary Residence Card is still valid. Having a sponsored company in Vietnam that guarantees the documents	Afghanistan

THAILAND VISA APPLICATION FOR FOREIGNERS 2024 - CLASSIFIED BY PURPOSE OF ENTRY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS	THAILAND TOURISM VISA DOCUMENTS	THAILAND BUSINESS AND COMMERCE VISA DOCUMENTS
DOCUMENTS ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF ENTRY	Proof of accommodation: Booking hotel reservations A bank account statement within 3 months and proof of finances for the trip For foreigners applying for a 6-month Thai tourist visa ,Vietnam Temporary residence card; A Vietnam Work permit is also required.	► Documents from the inviting company in Thailand Invitation letter from the company's partner in Thailand Business registration of a Thai company List of shareholders Company profile Details of the company's business fields and lines of business Company location map Balance sheet, company income statement Tax records: Por Por 20 (VAT); Por Por 30 of the last 3 months; Por Ngor Dor 50 of the most recent year Thai ID card/Passport bio page from side of the invitee ► Documents from the Vietnamese company Employee certification (presents job position; working term; salary; purpose of entering Thailand) Labor contract (photocopy with company seal) Business trip decision letter Proof of finances if the applicant is a business owner Consular legalization translation The business registration certificate of the company in Vietnam
DOCUMENTS APPLY GENERALLY TO ALL APPLICANTS	A passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months The Thailand Visa application form is completely filled out and signed by the applicant. Recent photos (4 x 6 cm) Booking round-trip flights Hotel booking Trip schedule Bank account statement (accept online bank statement) If another person submits the application on behalf of the applicant, an authorization letter according to the form provided by the Thai Embassy or Consulate
SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS	Have documents proving legal residence in Vietnam: Vietnam work permit is still valid; Visa or Vietnam Temporary Residence Card is still valid. Having a sponsored company in Vietnam that guarantees the documents
THAILAND VISA PROCESSING TIME	Processing time is 2–3 working days. Cases after review time are at least 1-2 weeks Countries on list *PUBLIC LIST OF COUNTRIES ALLOWED TO APPLY FOR A THAILAND VISA IN VIETNAM IF YOU CAN PROVE WORK OR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE*
SUBMISSION PLACE FOR THAILAND VISA APPLICATION	Consulate General of Thailand in Ho Chi Minh: Address: 77 Tran Quoc Thao, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City Thai Embassy in Hanoi: Address: 16 Phan Boi Chau, Cua Nam, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
THAILAND VISA DURATION	Thailand visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
PERIOD OF STAY & NUMBER OF ENTRIES IN THAILAND	Thailand visa for foreigners includes: 3-month single-entry visa: maximum stay of 60 days and 1 entry 6 month/1 year multiple entry visa: maximum stay of 60 days each time and multiple entries

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