How to apply for stv visa in Thailand-application process

There are many kinds of visas in Thailand. If you want to apply for STV-related visa information in the near future, please refer to the following strategies. In fact, STV visa is also a tourist visa, but it is a special visa. Thailand is now ready to enter the country. Everyone should take precautions.

Types of visas in Thailand

According to the information of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, there are seven types of visas in Thailand:

1. Courtesy visas

2. Diplomatic visas (diplomatic visas

3. Long-term residence visas

4. Non-immigrant visas

5. Official visas

6. Tourist visas (tourist visas Therefore, special tourist visas came into being.

since December 22, non-Thai citizens from all over the world can apply for tourist visas to enter Thailand. The tourist visa is valid for 6 days and will take effect after the expiration of two-week isolation observation. In addition to tourist visas, the National Tourism Administration of Thailand has also introduced a new type of visa to promote the development of tourism affected by COVID-19 (COVID-19).

: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an STV visa?

STV visa is aimed at foreign tourists who want to stay in Thailand for a long time, and allows non-Thai citizens to enter Thailand under the condition of observing the quarantine regulations in Thailand.

2. Stay time

STV visa allows foreign tourists to stay in Thailand for 9 days. After the visa expires, they can apply for renewal for 9 days twice.

3. Implementation date:

On September 29th, 22, the Ministry of Interior of Thailand issued the STV special tourist visa, which will be implemented from October 1st, 22 to September 3th, 221. During this implementation period, non-Thai nationals who have completed the application procedures are free to enter Thailand.

4. Expenses

The visa fee is 2 baht (about 65 dollars) per person each time. 9 days to extend 2 baht per person. The visa fee is not refundable.

* Note: This fee only includes the visa fee. After two weeks of isolation, tourists still have to pay their own air tickets, ASQ hotels, accommodation and other expenses.

5. Who can apply for STV visa?

As of November 22, STV visas are only applicable to non-Thai citizens from low-risk countries to medium-risk countries. However, the Thai government issued the latest announcement on December 9, 22: all long-term Thai tourists (tourists, business travelers, investors, etc. As well as tourists and crew of foreign yachts, are eligible to apply for stv visas. The announcement takes effect immediately.

6. where can I apply for an STV visa?

non-Thai citizens can contact the embassy or consulate of the kingdom of Thailand in their own country and explain why you want to stay in Thailand for a long time. The requirements and documents of Thai embassy/consulate in each country may be different. Please consult your local Thai embassy/consulate for details.

7. Important:

Before making a decision, please be sure to consult the local Thai embassy/consulate, as the regulations may change according to the situation in COVID-19 (COVID-19).

guide to handling

data

1. Personal information: full name, nationality and contact telephone number

2. Complete declaration form

3. Copy of passport

4. Copy of visa page (if you have

5. Medical insurance of not less than USD 1, (you need to stay in Thailand for at least 3 times).

2. Book air tickets (reservation is required according to the flights reported by the Thai Embassy. Book an isolated hotel (or hospital or apartment) for 14 days

3. Send the booked air ticket and the information email of the isolated hotel (or hospital or apartment) to the Thai Embassy (the email needs to be sent 3 days before the flight takes off

4. After the pre-approval visa is confirmed, the Thai Embassy will send the electronic entry permit to Thailand. Applicants who need to submit their passports when applying for visas need to go to the Thai Embassy to get their passports.

At present, foreign tourists need to apply for a special visa or meet the visa-free qualification to enter Thailand, and the entry stay is required to be no more than 3 days. After entering the country, they will be quarantined for 14 days. The above restrictions have led to a shorter stay for foreign tourists in Thailand. Therefore, the Cabinet agreed to extend the stay of such foreign tourists in Thailand for 15 days, that is, they were allowed to stay in Thailand for no more than 45 days.