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Formalities And Other Regulations
Passport
All visitors entering Thailand must posse valid passports.
Visas
Immigration
Information
Temporary visitors to Thailand for the purpose of pleasure who
are exempted from applying for entry visas, and who can stay for
a muximum of 30 days in Thailand, must be of the nationality of
and holding valid passports or travelling documents issued by:
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They must enter the kingdom by passenger transports such as
aircraft or sea-going vessels of 500 registered tons and up-, or
through channels of immigration check- points or border
check-points on the Malaysian boundary-, or enter by means of
passenger aircraft, sea-going vessel, rail, bus, taxi, touring
coach or hired motor-cycle and having:-
1. Fully paid ticket or other document belonging to the vehicle
owner or to the operator of the vehicle which is to be used for
leaving the kingdom within the period specified, or
2. Documentary evidence of the owner or operator of the vehicle
showing fully paid reservation for the departure from the
kingdom within the period specified.
Exempted are Malaysian nationals entering the kingdom by means
of bus, hired car, touring coach or hired motor- cycle through
immigration check- points or border check-points bordering on
Malaysian territory, who need not have travelling ticket or
documents mentioned under Items 1and 2.
Persons mentioned in the above conditions are exempted from
visas and are permitted to remain in the kingdom for a period
not exceeding fifteen days from the day of entry. They are not
allowed to extend their stay for more than fifteen days, unless
under unforeseen circumstances such as illness or delay of
aircraft departure. Visitors wishing to stay in the kingdom for
more than fifteen days are advised to apply to missions in their
countries. In the event there are no Thai diplomatic missions,
they may apply to missions in neighboring countries, or forward
their request and supporting evidence to the Immigration
Division, Soi Suan Phlu, Sathon Tai Rd., Bangkok 10120,
Thailand. Tel: 2873101-10
Visitors to Thailand may Obtain Visas Arrival at
1. The Bangkok International Airport
2. The Chiang Mai International Airport
3. The Phuket International Airport
4. The Hat Yai International Airport
They must also have a fully paid ticket whi enables them to
travel out of the kingdom within the stipulated time.
The application for a visa must be accompanied by a photograph
as well as the necessary fee.
Validity of
Visas
Every kind of visa is valid for a 90- day peri from the date of
issue.
Length of Stay
Transit Visa 30 days
Tourist Visa 60 days
Non-immigrant Visa 90 days
Note: Please check the period of stay stamped in your
passport by the Immigration officer. Visitors who overstay their
visa will, at the time of their departure, be fined 100 baht for
each excess day.
Visa
Extensions
Apply for extensions of stay at the Immigtion Office. Fee 500
baht.
Re-Entry
Application fee for re-entry permit I 500 baht.
Exit Visa
Not required.
Health Regulations
No inoculations or vaccinations are required unless you are
coming from or passing through contaminated areas, Yellow fever
certificates are required for those who are coming from 14
following countries; Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Angola,
Barkina Faso, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria,
Sudan and Zaire.
Note: Please check the latest regulatio with your local
Health Office.
Customs
Regulations
Prohibited Items
All kinds of narcotics (hemp, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin),
obscene literature, pictures or articles.
Fire Arms: Importation of firearms and ammunition can be
done only after a permit has been obtained from The Police
Department or local Registration Office.
Personal Effects: A reasonable amount of clothing for
personal use, toilet articles, and professional instruments may
be brought in free of duty.
Cameras: One still-camera or one movie camera can be
brought in without duty. Five rolls of still-camera film or
three rolls of 8 or 16 M.M. movie- camera film may be brought in
free of duty.
Tobacco, Alcoholic Beverages: Cigarettes, cigars, or
smoking tobacco each or in total must not exceed 250 grams in
weight but cigarettes not exceeding 200 in quantity. One litre
each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty.
Household Effects: A reasonable amount of used household
effects, accompanied by the owner on change of domicile are also
free of duty.
Plants and Animals: Certain species of fruits, vegetables
and plants are prohibited. Please contact the Agricultural
Regulatory Division, Bangkhen, Bangkok, Tel : 5791581, 5793576
for details. A permission of Entry for animals coming in by air
can be obtained at the airport. If by sea, application must be
made at the Department of Livestock Development, Bangkok, Tel:
2515136, 2526944. Vaccination certificates are required.
Export of Antiques, Objects of Art from
The Kingdom of Thailand:
1. Buddha images, Bodhisattva images or fragments thereof are
forbidden to be taken out of Thailand. (With the exceptions only
for worshipping by Buddhists; or cultural exchanges; or studying
purposes. A license must be obtained from the Department of Fine
Arts).
2. A license must be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts
in order that such objects of antiquity or objects of art,
irrespective of whether they are original, or reproductions, may
be taken out of the country.
3. Procedure for license application:
a) Photograph the front view of objects and make two
postcard-size prints (not more than 5 pieces in one photograph)
b) The passport of the applicant must be photocopied
c) Objects together with photographs and applicant's passport
with photocopy must be taken to:
1) The National Museums Division, Bangkok or
2) The Chiang Mai National Museum, Chiang Mai or
3) The SongkhIa National Museum, Songkhla at least four to seven
days before the date of shipment or departure of the applicant
in order to process the application and for inspection. For
further information, telephone the Bangkok National Museum at
2261661.
Currency and
Exchange Services
Thai Currency
The Thai unit of currency is the baht which is worth a little
less than 4 US cents. One US dollar = approximately 37 baht.
The baht is divided into 100 satang. "Copper" coins are valued
at 25 and 50 satang. "Silver" coins are in denominations of 1' 2
and 5 baht. A 10 baht coin is composed of both "silver" and
"copper". Banknotes are valued at 10 baht (brown), 20 baht
(green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and
1,000 baht (khaki).
Traveller's Cheques/ Cheques/ Credit Cards
US dollar traveller cheques can be conveniently cashed at all
provincial banks and authorised money changers. Traveller
cheques in other currencies are best changed in Bangkok where
better rates prevail. Generally, hotel
exchange rates are lower then those offered by banks and
authorised money changers.
Major international cerdit cards, such as American Express,
Diners, Carte Blanche, Master Card and VISA are accepted by
major banks, restaurants, hotels and shops.
Thai and foreign banks provide standard services nationwide,
Monday through Friday, except public and bank holidays, between
9.30 AM and 3.30 PM.
Major banks such as Bangkok Bank, Thai Danu Bank, Thai Farmers
Bank and Siam Commercial Bank operate currency exchange centres
in most tourist areas from 7.00 AM to 9.00 PM, seven days a
week, including holidays.
Many first-class hotels provide 24-hour money exchange services,
but only for major currencies such as American dollars, British
pounds, German marks and Swiss francs. Travellers cheques are
generally accepted only from bona fide hotel guests.
Exchange Control
1. Foreign tourists may freely bring in foreign banknotes or
other types of foreign exchange. Upon leaving Thailand, a
foreign
tourist may freely take out foreign means of payments which he
brought in with him, with the exception that foreign notes or
coins are limited to a maximum equivalent of US$ 10,000 or the
amount declared in writing to Customs upon arrival. Failure to
do so may lead to arrest, confiscation of the excess amount
involved and/or prosecution.
2. For travellers leaving Thailand, the maximum amount permitted
to take out without prior authorization is 50,000 baht per
person
3. Foreign visitors may bring in personal effects and other
goods which are not prohibited by current customs regulation.
Other than personal effects, departing visitors are also allowed
to take out merchandise bought from duty free shops, precious
stones, gold and platinum ornaments.
4. Foreign visitors are welcome to open a foreign currency
account with any commercial bank in Thailand. As a special
gesture to nonresidents, no restrictions are imposed on the
maintenance of and withdrawal from the account, as long as the
funds originate from abroad.
For additional information concerning foreign exchange
regulations, please contact any authorized banks.
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