ANI
Processing time for visa applications is estimated to be within 14 working days from the date of receipt of the visa fee. For those seeking regular visa under the current system, applications for ordinary passports have to be submitted to designated visa processing companies by December 16.
Thailand will launch an electronic travel authorization (eTA) system in India from January 1, 2025. However, the 60-day visa exemption for Indian passport holders for tourism and small business purposes will remain in effect until further notice. In a notice, the Thai Embassy said applicants, who are non-Thai citizens, must apply for all types of visas through the website https://www.thaievisa.go.th. Applicants can submit their application in person or through a representative. The visa application process will include offline payment options. Specific details on payment methods will be provided by the Embassy and its Consulates. The embassy also stressed that the visa fee will not be refunded in all cases.
Processing time for visa applications is estimated to be within 14 working days from the date of receipt of the visa fee. For those seeking regular visa under the current system, applications for ordinary passports have to be submitted to designated visa processing companies by December 16. Diplomatic and official passport applications must be submitted to the Embassy or Consulate-General by December 24. TA will allow single entry and will be valid for 60 days. Visitors can extend their stay up to 30 days if needed.
People with an eTA can use the automated immigration gates at checkpoints. By scanning the QR code on their ETA, travelers will be able to clear immigration more quickly. The new system will also track the migration of visa-exempt citizens. Those who overstay their authorized period may face penalties including daily fines.
