ChiangMai Tour Guide - Welcome to ChiangMai
    Some of the most picturesque scenery in Thailand. ChiangMai is the most popular tourist destination up north. Built by Great King Mung Rai Maharajh in 1296. ChiangMai is a good introduction to the area. We are also suggest you travel further north to Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son Province. 
     At ChiangMai you will find yourself in the heart of the tropical Lana Thai & Jungles and close to the infamous Golden Triangle, where the Border of Thailand, Burma, Laos meet. We are Local Native ChiangMai Tour Guide would like to present these fascinating place and suggest ChiangMai Tour For your Best holiday or Vacation in ChiangMai and northern Thailand.

Visa For ChiangMai Thailand

GENERAL INFORMATION
     As a general rule, any foreigner seeking entry into the Kingdom of Thailand for business, investment, study, medical treatment, mass media, religion, employment and other purposes is required to apply for a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. To do so, a foreigner must possess a valid passport or travel document that is recognized by the Royal Thai Government and comply with the conditions set forth in the Immigration Act B.E.2522 (1979) and its related provisions.
Foreigners who fall into any of the following categories are prohibited to enter the Kingdom. 
      (1) Having no genuine and valid passport or document used in lieu of passport; or having a genuine and valid passport or document used in lieu of passport without visaing by the Royal Thai Embassies or Consulates in foreign countries; or from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, except if a visa is not required for certain types of aliens in special instances. Visaing and visa exemption will be under the terms and conditions as provided in the Ministerial Regulations. 
     (2) Having no appropriate means of living following entrance into the Kingdom. 
     (3) Having entered into the Kingdom to take occupation as a laborer, or to take employment by using physical energy without skills or training , or to work in violation of the Alien Work Permit Law. 
     (4) Being mentally unstable or having any of the diseases as prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations. 
     (5) Having not yet been vaccinated against smallpox or inoculated or undergone any other medical treatment for protection against disease and having refused to have such vaccinations administered by the Immigration Doctor. 
     (6) Having been imprisoned by the judgement of the Thai Court; or by a lawful injunction; or by the judgement of the Court of foreign country, except when the penalty is for petty offense or negligence or is provided for as an exception in the Ministerial Regulations. 
     (7) Having behavior which would indicate possible danger to the Public or likelihood of being nuisance or constituting any violence to the peace or safety of the public or to the security of the public or to the security of the nation, or being under warrant of arrest by competent officials of foreign governments. 
     (8) Reason to believe that entrance into the Kingdom was for the purpose of being involved in prostitution, the trading of women of children, drug smuggling, or other types of smuggling which are contrary to the public morality. 
     (9) Having no money or bond as prescribed by the Minister under Section 14 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 . 
     (10) Being a person prohibited by the Minister under Section 16 of the Immigration Act B.E. 2522. 
     (11) Being deported by either the Government of Thailand that of or other foreign countries; or the right of stay in the Kingdom or in foreign countries having been revoked; or having been sent out of the Kingdom by competent officials at the expense of the Government of Thailand unless the Minister shall consider exemption on an individual special case basis.
     The examination and diagnosis of disease of a physical or mental nature, including protective operations as against disease, shall be conducted by the Immigration Doctor.
     For more information, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy
TRANSIT VISA REQUIREMENT 
      This type of visa will be issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes : to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS")
to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.)(category "S") *** 
the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (category "C")
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 
Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months 
Visa application form completely filled out 
One recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant 
Instrument of means of transportation (confirmed air ticket paid in full)
Evidence of adequate finance (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht (per family) 
Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document 
Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional document as deemed necessary
VISA FEE GBP15.00 per entry
     (Visa fee may be changed without prior notice) 
VALIDITY OF A VISA 
     The validity of a visa is three months from the date of application. 
VALIDITY OF A STAY 
     Travellers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days at any time. 
TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENT
     This type of visa will be issued to applicants who wishing to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes .
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 
     Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months 
Visa application form completely filled out One recent( 4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant Air ticket paid in full Financial means (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family) Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents as deemed necessary 
VISA FEE GBP 25.00 per entry 
(Visa fee may be changed without prior notice) 
VALIDITY OF A VISA 
The validity of a visa is three months from the date of application. 
VALIDITY OF A STAY 
Upon arrival, visitors with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom of Thailand for a period not exceeding 60 days at any time. 
NON-IMMIGRANT VISA
1. REQUIREMENT 
This type of visa is designed for applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes. 
to perform official duties (Category "F") 
to conduct business / to work (Category "B") 
to invest with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries and Government Departments concerned (Category "IM") 
to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion (Category "IB") 
to study, to come on a work study tour or observation tour , to participate in projects or seminars , to attend a conference or training course , to study as a foreign Buddhist monk (Category "ED") 
to work as a film-producer, journalist or reporter (Category "M") 
to perform missionary work or other religious activities with the concurrence of the Thai Ministries or Government Departments concerned (Category "R") 
to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute (Category "RS") to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or specialist (Category "EX") other activities (Category "O") 
2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED ** 
2.1 The applicants must submit the following relevant documents depending on the purpose of their visit. Visa application form completely filled out 
Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months and its copy 
Two 4 x 6 cm full-faced , bareheaded photos taken within the past six months 
Birth Certificate ("O") Certifcate of Marriage or its equivalents ("O") 
Transcript/Letter of acceptance from the concerned schools/universities or institutes ("ED") Letter from Thailand's Board of Investment. ("IB") 
Official Note certifying the purpose of travel from the Government Agencies /Embassies and Consulates / International Organizations / State Enterprises in Thailand. ("F" / "B" / "ED" / "M" / "R") 
     Letter of acceptance from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment , Tel 662-2452745, 245-3209, 617-6578, 617-6584 Fax. 662-6176576, 245-2593) *** 
Letter from a company stating the objective of the visit to Thailand ("B") 
Document showing correspondence with trading partners in Thailand. ("B") 
Letter of invitation from companies qualified to employ foreigners. ("B") 
Employment contract indicating rationale for hiring the applicant as well as his/her salary, position and qualifications (document must be signed by authorized managing director and affixed the seal of the company) ("B") 
Copy of Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (only in case the applicant has previously worked in the Kingdom ) ("B") 
Copy of corporate documents; namely 1) list of shareholders 2) business registration and business license 3) company profile 4) details of business operation 5) list of foreign workers stating names, nationalities and positions 6) map indicating the location of the company 7) Balance sheet, statement of Income Tax and BusinessTax (Por Ngor Dor 50 and Por Ngor Dor 30) of the latest year 8) Alien income tax return (Por Ngor Dor 91) and 9) Value-added tax registration (Por Ngor Dor 20) , etc.("B") 
Copy of educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying job description and length of service time. ("B") 
Document indicating the number of foreign tourists (for tourism business only),or document indicating export transactions issued by banks (for export business only)("B") 
Evidence of adequate finance ( 20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family ) 
2.2 The document to be submitted for non-immigrant visa application is contingent upon necessities and appropriateness of purposes stated in the application form.
2.3 Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents as deemed necessary.
2.4 Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors and affixed the seal of the company.
2.5 In the absence of a required document, a letter indicating the unavailability of such document must be provided.
2.6 The applicant must sign on each page of the copy
2.7 Documents in foreign languages must be translated in Thai. If translated into English, it should be notarized by notary organs or the applicant’s diplomatic/ consular mission.
3. VISA FEE GBP 40.00 for single entry and GBP 90 .00 for multiple entries 
4. VALIDITY OF A VISA 
Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months and multiple- entry visas for one year respectively. 
5. VALIDITY OF A STAY 
The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau. 
6. EXTENSION OF STAY 
Those qualified persons can obtain an additional one year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the Kingdom pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau's regulations on extension of stay. The extension of stay is at the discretion of the Immigration officer. 
N.B. Applicants wishing to stay in the Kingdom longer than 90 days, have to file their application either at the Thai consular mission aboard or at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Bangkok located on Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120 , Tel (662) 287-3101-10 
(or web site at (http://www.police.go.th/thaiimb/frconten.htm ) . The consular officer must refer the case to the Office of Immigration Bureau for approval. Upon receiving approval, the consular officer may issue the visa as instructed by the Bureau. 
7. Applicants who are nationals of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian State 
Passport holders of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian States are requested to file an application at the Thai Embassy/Consulate-General where they have their permanent residence. 
** NOTE ONE 
1. The document to be submitted for non-immigrant visa application is contingent upon necessities and appropriateness of purposes stated in the application form. 
2. Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents assumed necessary. 
3. Copies of company documents must be signed by Board of Directors and affixed the seal of the company. 
4. In the absence of a required document, a letter indicating the unavailability of such document must be provided. 
5. The applicant must sign on each page of the copy 
6. Documents in foreign languages must be translated in Thai. If translated into English , it should be notarized by notary organs. 
*** NOTE TWO 
For those foreigners who wish to work in Thailand, their employer in Thailand should submit Form WP3 (Application for applying a work permit on behalf of alien according to Section 3) at the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare. 
VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR 14 COUNTRIES 
     According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements, passport holders from 14 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. 
The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly. 
The applicant must produce instrument of means of transport (full paid ticket) which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry.
     Visa on arrival is provided at 23 designated international checkpoints and applicants should produce the application form to which his/her recent photograph (2 ? inches) is attached. The application fee is 300 Baht.
Visitors who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from travelling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau , Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. (662) 287-3127 or 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5 or at web site http://www.police.go.th/frconten.htm 
• List of 14 countries are as follow :
1. Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan
2. China : People’s Republic of China (including Taiwan)
3. Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus
4. Czech : Czech Republic 
5. Hungary : Republic of Hungary
6. India : Republic of India
7. Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan
8. Maldives : Republic of Maldives
9. Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius
10. Oman : Sultanate of Oman
11. Poland : Republic of Poland
12. Russian Federation
13. Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
14. Ukraine
• List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provides facilities for issuance of visa on arrival are as follow :
1. Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok
2. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai
3. Phuket International Airport , Phuket
4. Hatyai International Airport , Songkla
5. U Tapao Airport , Rayong
6. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
7. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
8. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
9. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala
10. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkla
11. Samui Airport , Surat Thani
12. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint 
13. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok 
14. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi
15. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong
16. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai
17. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
18. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket
19. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun
20. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi 
21. Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla 
22. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai
23. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani
     Procedure on the Issuance of Non-Immigrant Visa Category 
�O-A” �O-A” (Long Stay) On 11th September 2001 the Cabinet has approved the revision of the regulation on granting the authorities concerned to facilitate the issuance of visa to foreigners aged 50 or above wishing to take retreat in Kingdom at least for the period of one (1) year.
1. Qualification of an applicant 
1.1 A foreign national whose age is over 50 years or above
1.2 Not being prohibited from entering the Kingdom under the Immigration Act B.E.2522 (A.D.1979)
1.3 No criminal record of the Kingdom of Thailand, the country of national and country of permanent residence as well. 
1.4 Holding the nationality or permanent residence of the country of application
1.5 No medical record of contagious disease. 
1.6 No permission of working in Thailand.
2. Required documents for visa application.
2.1 Validity of passport at least 1 year
2.2 Three (3) visa application forms and 3 passport size recent photographs 
2.3 Additional application form for Non-Immigrant �O-A” �O-A” (Long
2.4 Copy of bank statement having in possession of annually income equivalent to Thai currency at least 800,000 Baht or monthly income 65,000 Baht. (approximately GBP
14,000.00/annum)
2.5 In case attached copy of bank statement as stated in 2.4, the original reference letter from the banking concerned is necessary.
2.6 Criminal Record from own country or country of permanent residence of validity at least 3 months.
2.7 Medical Record proving applicant has never been infected with contagious disease with validity at least 3 months (in accordance with Immigration Act B.E.2522)
2.8 In case wishing to be accompanied by spouse, the marriage certificate will be attached. But spouse will be granted Non-Immigrant �O” in stead of �O-A“O” 
(Long Stay)
Note: Documents as stated in 2.4 - 2.8 must be certified by Notary Public or from the competent authority concerned of the country of application. 
3. Channels to submit visa application and visa fee 
3.1 Applicants can submit their applications at the Thai consular missions aboard.
3.2 The Office of the Immigration Bureau (Address: Section 1, Sub-Division 1, Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Sathon District, Bangkok 10120. Tel. 0066-22873101-10 ext.2236
3.3 The following applicants may also apply for this type of visa in the country if:
- applicants undergoing health rehabilitation program in hospitals or health centers. These organizations will apply on behalf of the individual applicant.
- Applicants who are spouse / parents / children of applicants above.
- Applicants to whom the agencies or organizations approved by the Immigration Bureau have applied for visa on behalf. The above mentioned applicants must have qualifications sated in 1-2
3.4 Once the documents are matched with requirements, the consular missions shall issue the Non-Immigrant visa �O-A” �O-A” (Long Stay) single (1) entry, the visa fee is GPP 15.00-(as of since September 1992, the new cost has not yet been 
4. Once arrived in the Kingdom 
4.1 Upon arrival in Thailand, the actual length of stay (1 year) will be determined and granted at Immigration check - point.
4.2 Once having been in the Kingdom up to 90 days, applicant must report himself/ 
herself to the authorities concerned and every 90 days, also report can be made 
by post by fill up the form TM.47 which can be obtained from immigration office.
4.3 Once staying in the Kingdom completed 1 year and wishing to extend of stay, this 
can also be made by submitting the application at the Immigration Bureau, by showing documents of current income the amount equivalent as stated in 2
4.4 In case of spouse wishing to extend of stay, marriage certificate is required. 
Royal Thai Embassy
LONDON
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