The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has officially announced the launch of Thailand’s electronic visa (e-Visa) system in India from January 1, 2025.
With an aim to streamline the visa application process, the system will also include an offline payment option, which will provide additional convenience to applicants.
In its announcement, the embassy highlighted that the e-Visa system will serve non-Thai citizens applying for all types of visas. Applicants are required to submit their visa application exclusively through the official website thaievisa.go.th.
“Each application can be applied by the applicant himself or by other representatives,” the embassy clarified. However, it warned that “he will not be responsible if any application submitted by a representative is incomplete.” Applicants can find a detailed guide on the application process on the same website.
To complete their application, visa seekers must pay the required visa fee, details of which will be provided by the Embassy and the respective Consulates-General. The embassy underlined that “the visa fee will not be refunded in all circumstances.” Additionally, processing time for e-Visa is expected to take approximately 14 working days from issuance of visa receipt.
The Embassy also provided a timeline for the transition from the current visa application system to the e-Visa platform. For general passport applications, applications to designated visa processing companies will be accepted till December 16, 2024. For diplomatic and official passport applications, applications will be accepted at the Embassy or Consulates-General until December 24, 2024.
For Indian travelers holding ordinary passports, the embassy assured that the existing 60-day visa exemption for tourism and short business trips “will remain in effect until further announcement.”
Further details regarding the e-Visa system and its operation at Embassies and Consulates General will be announced in due course.
As neighboring nations in the extended region, India and Thailand share a maritime border in the Andaman Sea and a relationship steeped in history. Their relations have been strengthened by centuries of social and cultural exchanges and deep people-to-people ties.
The shared Buddhist heritage is evident in the frequent pilgrimages made by Thai citizens to Buddhist sites in India, while Hindu influence is reflected in Thai art, architecture, dance, drama and literature. The Thai language also contains elements of Pali and Sanskrit. Additionally, the significant Indian diaspora living and working in Thailand serves as an important link between the two countries.
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