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3/1/2012:
With effect from 3 January 2012 Courier fees by Thai Post will be change to 200 THB per application.
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30/12/2011:
With effect from 2 January 2012 Thai Monk and Thai Nun will be as Gratis
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19/12/2011:
With effect from 19 December 2011 collection time for Indian Passport will change to 16:00 – 17:00.
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1/12/2011:With effect from 1 December 2011 all passport application will require to submit Marriage Certificate
attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand
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18/10/2011 Courier delivery affected by flooding.
Because of flooding in many areas of Thailand there may be some delays in delivery of EMS courier by Thai Post until the situation is normal. The affected areas are as follows:
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Chiangmai |
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Lampang |
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Sukhothai |
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Tak |
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Khampangphet |
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Pichit |
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Phitsanulok |
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Nakhon Sawan |
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Uthai Thani |
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Chai Nat |
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Singburi |
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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya |
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Angthong |
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Lopburi |
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Saraburi |
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Suphanburi |
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Nakhon Pathom |
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Pathumthani |
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Nonthaburi |
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Ubon Ratchathani |
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Khon Kaen |
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Si Sa Ket |
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Surin |
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Buriram |
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Leoi |
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Roi Et |
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Nakhon Racthasima |
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Chachoensao |
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Nakhon Nayok |
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Prachinburi |
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Samuthprakarn
Bangkok
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Applicants will beable to collect their passport for Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani and Samuthprakarnat nearest Post office as mentioned below:-
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P.O. Bangkok Zip code 10500 |
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P.O. Nonthaburi Zip code 11000 |
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P.O. Phrakhanong Zip code 10110 |
We regret for the inconvenience caused. |
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14/10/2011 Change in Tourist Visa processing time with effect from 17/10/2011.
Processing Time for Tourist Visas:
Thai Nationals/ Non Thai Nationals with Work Permit or Resident Permit more than 3 years: 3 working days
Non Thai Nationals on Tourist Visas to Thailand or having Work Permit or Resident Permit less than 3 years: Minimum 6 working days
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15/07/2011 With effect from 01/08/2011 original admission/bonafide letter
for students is mandatory.
With effect from 01/08/2011 School/College/University/Institution in India must
issue original admission/bonafide letter to the students well in time so that
they can produce the same at the time of visa application. A copy of the letter
may also be endorsed to the Embassy.
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29/03/2011 Additional Consular service charge of THB 70 with effect from 01st
April 2011:
With effect from 01 April 2011, an additional service charge of
Thai Baht 70 per applicant would be applicable on all consular services
(including Visa and Passport Services) with the exception of the following:-
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Visa for Thai Buddhist Monks & Nuns |
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Re-entry permit |
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07/02/2010 Change in visa application submission timings:
With effect from 08 Februar y, 2011 Visa Applications for India will be
accepted from 0830 hrs to 1400 hrs (Monday to Friday) except Embassy holidays.
No applications will be entertained after 1400 hrs.
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26/11/2010 With effect from 29 November 2010 onwards, Embassy
of India, Bangkok will normally issue Tourist visas for Single Entry valid for
3 months:
This is applicable for both Thai and Non Thai Nationals.
Thai Nationals- For longer duration of Tourist visas they may be required to
appear for an interview or submit additional documents as decided by the
Embassy.
Buddhist monks/nuns holding Thai passports intending to visit India for
pilgrimage:
Six months multiple entry Visa is granted without the need for an interview.
Non Thai Nationals- For longer duration of Tourist visas they have to appear
for an interview and produce additional documents for justification. The
decision to issue vests entirely with the Embassy. |
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26/11/2010 Tourist Visa-on-Arrival:
The “Tourist Visa-on-Arrival (TVOA)” Scheme is being extended to tourists that
are nationals of Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines and Laos, with effect from
January 1, 2011.
Tourist Visa on arrival shall be granted by the Immigration Officers at Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports and shall be valid for a maximum of 30
days with single entry facility .
Tourist Visa-on-Arrival Scheme for citizens of Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New
Zealand and Singapore is already in place since 1 January 2010. |
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09/09/2010 Only Online Visa Applications will be accepted from 16/09/2010.:
With effect from 16 September 2010 onwards, Embassy of India Bangkok will
accept only on-line visa applications through VFS(Global). The online form is
available on the website of India Visa Application
Centre. The last day to submit paper forms was 15th September 2010 after which
no such requests will be entertained.
Only exception to this will be for Diplomatic/Official/UN passport holders who
would continue to apply at the Embassy on the form available on
Embassy's website. |
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11/08/2010 Outsourcing of Indian Passport & Related Services to
commence from 23rd August 2010:
The India Visa Application Centre is officially authorized by the Embassy of
India, Bangkok, Thailand to accept applications for Passport and passport
related services. This is an additional arrangement apart from the exiting visa
services and will commence from 23 of August 2010.
Please note that there is no change in the rules. All applications will be
processed and decided by the Embassy of India Bangkok, in accordance with the
Indian Passport Act.
The India Visa Application Centre is run and managed by VFS (Thailand) Ltd. VFS
will provide application support service only. Staff members of VFS have no
power or influence over the outcome of an application. The decision to approve
or refuse an application is made solely by The Embassy of India. VFS's role is
entirely restricted to collection and delivery of documents.
Following are the services which will be offered at the India Visa Application
Centre.:
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New passport |
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New passport for child below 15 years (5 years validity) |
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New passport and birth registration for new born baby(5 years validity) |
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Duplicate passport |
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Extension of validity of current short validity passport |
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Endorsement of spouse name in passport/change of surname after marriage |
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Deletion of spouse name in passport /change
of surname after divorce |
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Change of name /addition of name/surname in case of child below 18 years |
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Change of name /addition of name/surname in case of adult |
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Change of address |
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Passport genuineness certificate |
Submission Time: 0830 to 1400 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Collection Time: 1630 hrs to 1730 hrs (Monday to Friday)
Processing Time: Applicants are requested to check their
passport
status online at
www.ivac-th.com on the 6th working day.
For all other consular services you have to contact the Embassy of India,
Bangkok directly. For more information on Passport and related services please
log on to
http://indianembassy.in.th/passport.htm |
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Foreign nationals who have 6 months up to 10 years Tourist Visa with stay
stipulation of 180 days/90 days
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visits to the country. However if any foreigner requires to visit Indian again
within a period of 2 months of his last departure, he/she has to obtain special
permission from the Head of Mission. To acquire the permission the applicant
should furnish the undertaking mentioning the purpose of his/her visit and also
that he/she is not engaged in Business activities, nor in Employment or
pursuing studies/research etc. |
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