The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday announced that Thailand’s e-Visa will be implemented in India from January 1, 2025. The Embassy has also made it clear that the visa exemption for Indian passport holders will remain effective for 60 days. It said the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi is going to launch Thailand’s electronic visa system (e-Visa) in India with offline payment system.
Where to apply
According to the embassy, the website for all types of visas for non-Thai citizens https://www.thaievisa.go.th But you will have to apply. Applicants can apply in person or through other representatives. Yes, one thing should be kept in mind that if any application submitted by a representative is incomplete then the Embassy and Consulate General will not be responsible for it. The process to apply can be seen on the above mentioned website.
Visa fee is non-refundable
It has been made clear in the new guidelines that those applying through offline payment option will have to pay the visa fee. For this, details will have to be given at the concerned Embassy and Consulate General through offline payment option. It has also been told that the visa fee will not be refunded in all circumstances. Visa processing may take approximately 14 working days from the date of receipt of fee.
Applications will be accepted from then onwards
Giving information, the Embassy has said that general passport applications submitted in the designated visa processing companies will be accepted till 16 December 2024. Additionally, diplomatic and official passport applications submitted at the Embassy or Consulate General will be accepted until December 24, 2024. The 60-day visa exemption for tourism and small business purposes for Indian Ordinary passport holders will remain in effect until further announcement.
