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Thailand Visa for Hong Kong Passport Holders: Requirements

Thailand visa for Hong Kong passport holders is not required when traveling to Thailand for tourism purposes and planning to stay there up to one month. If you hold a passport issued by Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival to Thailand, you can use  Free Visa Exemption  and visit Thailand for up to 30 days. For longer stays Hong Kong citizens need to get a  Thailand Visa  in advance.

Thailand Visa Exemption for Hong Kong Passport

Hong Kong passport holders can visit Thailand without visa for up to 30 days. The duration of visa-exempt stay is the same for the arrivals at the airports and border crossings but the number of times you can use visa exemption when crossing by land during the year is limited.

Hong Kong passport holders can use Thailand  Free Visa-Exempt Stay  if meet the following requirements:

• Have Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival to Thailand
• Have a ticket  for a return or onward travel out of Thailand within 30 days (checked very rarely)
• Present correctly filled  Thailand Arrival Card (currently only required when arriving by land or by sea)
• Have enough money for traveling  - at least 10,000 THB per person and 20,000 THB per family in cash (can be equivalent in HKD or any other currency)

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Thailand Tourist Visa for Hong Kong Passport

If you're a Hong Kong passport holder and have a plan to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days, you should get Thailand Visa in advance. As a tourist, you mainly have two Thailand visa options to choose from - Single-Entry Tourist Visa or Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa.

In Hong Kong you can apply for Thailand visa at Royal Thai Consulate-General . Currently application for Thailand visa in Hong Kong is processed online via Thailand E-Visa Website .

Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa for Hong Kong

Single-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from visa issuance date. The allowed duration of stay is 60 days maximum (starting from the day of an entry to Thailand). Your stay can be extended once for 30 days at Immigration office in Thailand. Single-Entry Tourist Visa can be issued by other Thai embassies or consulates worldwide so for Hong Kong passport holders it's not mandatory to apply for it in Hong Kong.

When applying for Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa in Hong Kong you will need:

• A copy of Hong Kong ID Card .
• Passport  valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
• Appropriate passport type photo .
• Visa declaration that must be downloaded and signed.
• A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
• Booking confirmation of  accommodation in Thailand (book your hotel on  Booking.com  or  Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem). 
• Visa fee  - 300 HKD when applying in Hong Kong (more or less equivalent amount in other countries).

Thailand visa for Hong Kong passport holders can also be issued by Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates in other countries, such as Laos , Malaysia , Singapore , Indonesia etc.

Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Hong Kong

Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. You may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Hong Kong passport holders can apply for Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa only at  Thai Consulate in Hong Kong .

When applying for Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa you will need:

• A copy of  Hong Kong ID Card .
• Passport  valid for at least 6 months from the day of your first arrival.
• A  ticket  for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days for the first visit.
• Visa fee  - 1500 HKD.
• Proof of funds .
• Proof of employment .

Hong Kong passport holders can extend their stay in Thailand  once per entry. It can be extended by 30 days. For more information check:  Thai Visa Extension .

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Revealing less-traveled locations in popular destinations, travel tips, and a hint of travel humor, how to get a thai tourist visa in hong kong.

**** April 2023 Update: THIS CONSULATE HAS NOW FULLY MOVED TO AN E-VISA SYSTEM AND FOR HONG KONG CITIZENS / FOREIGNERS WITH RESIDENT HONG KONG VISAS ONLY!! If you are a Hong Kong citizen or foreigner living in Hong Kong (or anyone else living anywhere else that is eligible to apply online), I advise you to go to https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ to apply for your visa. Thank you for all your comments and updates over the years to help me keep this article relevant and helpful! ****

June 2021 Update: Hello again to all returning Vagabond Disposition followers and welcome to you if you are a new reader here! As traveling has been well near impossible for the last year, things here have been pretty quiet! As covid finally starts to dwindle down and folks begin traveling to Thailand again, I am 100% in need of some updated accounts of your experience at the Hong Kong Thai Embassy. I imagine conditions at the embassy may have changed and perhaps in a bid to boost tourism in Thailand, the requirements may not be as strict and the officers may perhaps be a little more pleasant than you all have reported in the last few years!   With that being said, pl ease do continue to comment below about your experience in getting your Thai tourist visa or any other type of visa to keep us all updated. Thanks very much for all of your input and support over the years, I really appreciate it!

May 2019 Update:  I am in need of some updated accounts from readers about their success (or lack of success!) getting their visas. Please comment below with your nationality and how your overall experience was. Thanks!

April 2018 Update: After 3 consecutive in-and-out border runs in Thailand, I went to the Hong Kong Thai Consulate to apply for a proper 60 day Tourist Visa – and was interrogated heavily. I was asked what I was doing in Thailand for so long (I work online), and was asked to show a bank statement, or they would not process my visa application. It seems Thai immigration is getting tougher these days for those of us doing non-stop tourist visas. However, for those of you applying for your first or second Tourist Visa, your Non-B (work visa) or Non-O (marriage or retirement visa), you should still have no problem applying in Hong Kong and I continue to recommend it.

If you are in Hong Kong ahead of traveling to Thailand, or you’re a long-term expat looking for an alternative visa run location, I  (still!) recommend applying for your 60 day tourist visa in Hong Kong. I have done the Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Savannakhet , and Vientiane visa runs several times and the Hong Kong Consulate has been the quickest, most convenient, and least crowded location of them all (though the crowd part has changed in recent years!). Although the flight may be slightly more expensive, if you have exhausted the prior three locations, make a mini vacation out of it and head to Hong Kong!

The Thai Consulate in Hong Kong is located at the Fairmont House on Hong Kong Island. They are open weekdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm and the current tourist visa fee is 300 HK dollars. Before deciding on this consulate, be 100% sure that they are not closed due to a Thai or Hong Kong public holiday and check the consulate’s holidays for 2021.

Documents Required for 60-Day Thai Tourist Visa

• 1.5 x 2 inch passport photo
• 1 totally completed visa application form (available in the lobby of the consulate)
• 1 copy of your passport (black and white is fine), signed at the bottom of the page in BLUE ink
• 1 copy of your Hong Kong entry slip from airport immigration (you’ll get this when entering Hong Kong at the airport), signed at the bottom in BLUE ink. (I don’t know why but ALL official docs in Thailand / Thai embassies are super anal about this. Bring a blue pen! )  December 2019 Update: Several readers have told me the consulate has changed this policy and they don’t care if you use black or blue ink! 
• Depending on the officer you get ( or your country of citizenship ), a copy of your flight itinerary in/out of Thailand may be requested, as well as a copy of your hotel accommodation for your first port of call, and even your most recent bank statement. 
• June 2021 Update: Several readers have commented that they HAVE been requested to provide 1. Round trip flight ticket 2. Bank statement (I am assuming from the last 3-6 months, I would print 6 months worth to be safe) and 3. Proof of accommodation for the first hotel you will stay at. I would HIGHLY recommend bringing ALL 3 of these, just to be safe!

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To start with, you’ll need to take the MTR to the Admiralty station on Hong Kong island.

Take Exit B. It is the absolute closest exit regardless of what any subway attendant might tell you. Walk up the stairs and immediately  turn left. In a few meters you’ll see as in the photo above these steps which lead to the main entrance of the Lippo Centre Shopping Mall. Go to the  far right entrance and walk through the doors.

You’ll immediately see this escalator straight ahead and the copy shop on your right. The copy shop is super convenient if you still need to make copies of your passport or other supporting documents for your visa. If not, proceed straight up the escalator and  immediately turn to your right.

You will see a 7-11   (have received news from readers that this is closed now)  glass double doors and a Pacific Coffee shop directly ahead of you. Walk through the doors and follow the footpath until you see this coffee/gelato shop (this is now a Circle K mini-mart)  and turn left.

Cross this walking bridge and turn left at the end to reach the Fairmont House.

Walk inside and you will see the main directory of the building. The Thai Consulate is on Floor 8F. The elevator you’ll need to take is on the left side.

Once inside, visit the receptionist and take a number on the inside of the main room on your left.

I arrived at about 10:30 on a Thursday morning. There was only 1 other person applying for a tourist visa and I was called up within 3 minutes! After paying, I was given my receipt and all was done. I spent an entire 5 minutes at the consulate. The next day, Friday, was no different. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes. For those who have done visa runs elsewhere, I’m sure you can relate to my utter disbelief!

To conclude, if you want a totally painless Thai tourist visa, Hong Kong is the place to rest easy!

ONE LAST REMINDER!! Before deciding on this consulate, be 100% sure that they are not closed due to a Thai or Hong Kong public holiday and check the consulate’s holidays for 2021.

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Hi – May I ask if you need to have a photocopy of the passport page of the last HK visit with the stamp?

I saw it in the consulate website and since I will be heading straight to the consulate to catch before the 12.30 closing time, I am worried about looking for the photocopy service to do the last page

Do they have such service at the consulate office? Or is it really required in the first place?

This is the exact wording from the website

2. A copy of main pages of a passport including the last arrival Hong Kong stamp.

Hey Victor, I definitely did not provide a copy of my last HK arrival stamp. Perhaps the requirements have changed since I last went though I believe you will be fine. Please comment again with what happens as I would like to know myself!

Hi Craig ! Very interesting informations, thanks ! Did you provide them a copy of a confirmed air ticket to leave Thailand? Because as a long-term expat in Thailand, I could not provide them this.

Hi Will! I did not provide this for them in the past though I am aware they are becoming much more strict! However, if you have a Non-B or Non-O visa (not a tourist visa), then they should not ask you for that.

Hello, I’m holding British (Overseas) passport and shared the similar records that had several land visa-runs and until the latest flight back to Bangkok from Yangon, the immigration staff asked me what am I doing in Thailand and interogated me a bit before chopping another 30-day visa free stamp.

In such case, I have bought air ticket to HK by early July and will apply for a METV with 6-month validaity, will I be successful? or better I should rather apply for a 60-day tourist visa? Another question is that the listed requirements are to show the go-and-return tickets to/from Thailand, is it necessary? Please let me know, many thanks!

Hello Johan, in my opinion, if you were interrogated upon your last entry into Thailand, I would highly recommend having as many supporting documents as possible when going to the Hong Kong consulate in July. You should be able to do the METV, but definitely have your itinerary of departing/returning flights to/from Thailand. I was also asked to show my latest bank statement to show evidence of sufficient funds, so I also definitely recommend you bring that with you as well. The more documentation, the better!

Hi, me and my partner are going traveling in September and arrive in Bangkok 10th September I have been told it is the wet season around this time so we was going to spend 3 nights in Bangkok then fly over to Vietnam for 2-3 weeks then to Hong Kong for around 3-4 nights and back to Thailand for around 45 days leaving mid November!

Your article is great and just wanted to ask what exactly do you need when going to get the Thai visa? also, would you recommend doing the above and leaving Thailand while the wet season settles down or just take a gamble?

Thanks in advance for your help

Hey James! Good to hear from you, and sorry for my slow response – I did not receive any notification through my website from your comment! Always fixing something here, haha…

To apply for the standard 60 day tourist visa, you’ll simply need 1. 1.5 x 2 inch passport photo 2. Copy of your passport, signed at the bottom of the page in BLUE ink 3. Copy of your HK entry slip from immigration (you’ll get this when entering Hong Kong at the airport), signed at the bottom in BLUE ink. (I don’t know why but ALL official docs in Thailand / Thai embassies are super anal about this. Bring a blue pen!) Depending on the officer you get, a copy of your flight itinerary in/out of Thailand may be requested, as well as hotel accommodation for your first port of call. Although this kind of info is normally only requested for visa runners (like myself!), I doubt you will be asked to show these documents, though it of course would not hurt to have them on hand, just in case.

Your trip sounds awesome! However, the rainy season lasts from June-December, with the end months of October & November usually seeing the most rain – sometimes floods! I have spent 4 out of the last 5 rainy seasons in Thailand and October was always the heaviest for rain. Not to rain on your parade, so to speak, but it will be unlikely that you will avoid the rain completely! With that being said, you should make your plans regardless of the rain, and do what is most convenient/cost effective for your trip. The upside to this is that you should get MUCH cheaper flights/accommodation during this time! Best of luck and feel free to comment here should you have any more questions!

Hello, Your update says you were interrogated heavily. My question is, did you get the visa after all? Or did they deny you after asking all these questions.

Thanks, Michelle

Hi Michelle, they asked me for my most recent bank statement and as I only had 2 days in Hong Kong to do this (which is normally all you need), I did not have enough time and I actually ended up not getting it unfortunately. I simply re-entered Thailand later on with a Non B Ed Visa that I got from the embassy in Kuala Lumpur. If this will be your first or second Tourist Visa, you should be fine to apply in Hong Kong.

Hi, thanks for very usefull info! Mainly because it s all gootpath to reach that place. As addition i d say that you can make pictures and photocopie at paul s ballet shop inside admirilty center (exit A), then get back in mtr to get to exit B and follow instruction. 7-11 doesn t exist at location no more so look for pacific coffee instead. Then the coffee shop gelato is now a circle k.

Pam, many thanks for this updated info! I will edit the article accordingly.

Also be prepared to wait. It took me 30+ min to get attended

Quick Question – I am an American traveling with a friend who is a Honduran national. We would like to go to Bangkok for a long weekend from Hong Kong, BUT I hate to buy tickets if we are not sure he will get a Thai visa. The Thai Consulate in Hong Kong SAYS you have to have a Hong Kong/Macau Resident Card to apply. Is that true?

Hi Megan, thanks for your question. That is definitely not true for a Tourist Visa! Perhaps for longer stay/work visas they may have changed the requirement, but as far as I know, the consulate will grant Tourist Visas to other nationalities. Also, as a US citizen, you do NOT need to apply for a Tourist Visa in advance. You will be stamped for 30 days free at the airport in Thailand upon arrival. However, your Honduran friend will need to apply for a Tourist Visa in advance.

Hey I am Jamaican student studying in China, do you think they’ll ask for a proof of study there? The weird thing is it’s really difficult just to get my uni to mail me something when i am not over there. I’m going to try and apply in February.

Hi Michael, proof of study isn’t a listed requirement for a Tourist Visa so you definitely should not be asked for it. However, please do comment again here if they do ask for it or any additional paperwork so I can update the article accordingly! Best of luck!

Hi! How long do you think the Hong Kong embassy will take to issue my Thai visa? Just so I know how many days to stay in Hong Kong for.

Hi Mesh! If you apply in the morning on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, you can pick up your visa the next day. However, if you apply on Friday morning, you have to wait until Monday to pick up your visa, as the consulate is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Also, be sure to check the list of official Thai and Hong Kong holidays for 2019 here: http://www.thai-consulate.org.hk/internet/attachments/715.pdf If you apply the day before a holiday, you will have to wait until the following weekday to pick up your visa.

May I ask :

can apply non-o (thai wife) visa in HKG thai embassy ?

Hi Ozan, to be honest, I am just not sure. After scanning the official Royal Thai Consulate website (which is overall not very helpful and hasn’t been updated since September of last year!), it seems that they do grant Non-O visas for retirement, however for a Non-O marriage visa, it is just not clear. I looked through these 2 links for Requirements of Non-O Visa, and it does state further down the page about requirements for a marriage visa: “In the case where the accompanying spouse is not eligible to apply for the Category ‘O-A’ (Long Stay) visa, he or she will be considered for temporary stay under Category ‘O’ visa. A marriage certificate must be provided as evidence and should be notarised by notary organs or by the applicant’s diplomatic or consular mission.” This is under #2, Required Documents, very last bullet point: http://www.thai-consulate.org.hk/web/3015.php?s=4264 So, it does seem that you can possibly apply for this. Do make sure you have ALL required documents ahead of time, though!

Hi,can i ask you something i am Moroccan and i will visit Hong Kong next month,i want to apply for tourist visa from Hong kong,but Thai Consulate in Hong Kong SAYS you have to have a Hong Kong/Macau Resident Card to apply. Is that true? because i don’t have it,and i need to get my visa from there.

Eyad, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have comments! Can you tell me what happened? Did they require you to have a Hong Kong Resident Card?

Hey, I have recently been to the Thai Consulate in Hong Kong this past June. I didn’t need to sign anything in blue ink, surprisingly. However, I was applying for an education visa for my internship in Chiangmai, everything seemed to have smoothly basically. Even asked me for a hotel/place of stay in Thailand when I told the officers the company will provide accommodations (just basically wrote the company’s work address, and no troubles). They even requested a round trip ticket, but no bank statement and my Student ID with transcript etc.

Hey Vagabond, I’d like to ask do you know anything or if it’s possible to swap the education visa for a work permit? The company said they may hire me full time if I do well. Kind of figuring out how to process that.

Besides that, everything else matched the exact description as you said. While I was there queuing in line, didn’t see anyone with a bad temper as I’ve heard or seen on other sites.

Thanks a lot!

Hey there, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have all these comments! Glad to hear your visit went smoothly. Could you please tell me your citizenship? I am in the process of updating this article to let readers of different nationalities know what to expect in terms of required documents/etc. Thanks!

P.S. It is definitely not possible to swap the Education Visa for a work permit. You’ll need to have a Non-Immigrant B visa processed, which means leaving Thailand again to visit a Thai embassy abroad, and when you return to Thailand, the company will begin processing your work permit.

Hey vagabond, I am Jamaican. Sadly I didn’t get accepted full time but I found some another Thai company willing to hire me, I’d have to ask do u know the requirements for a Thai company to hire a foreigner?

Hey vagabond, I am Jamaican. Sadly I didn’t get accepted full time but I found another Thai company willing to hire me, I’d have to ask do u know the requirements for a Thai company to hire a foreigner?

For those interested in an updated experience (July 2019), my boyfriend and I just got our 60-day Thai tourist visa in Hong Kong in July 2019. We are from the USA and it was our first time applying for a 60-day Thai tourist visa. Fairly smooth process, lines moved quickly on a Monday mid-morning and we were able to pick up our passports on Tuesday morning before 12:30pm. They definitely required a printed flight itinerary (one copy for each person), and we saw them turn away multiple people in front of us in line for not having one.

We were not asked for a bank statement or accommodation reservation, but another American couple appeared to be getting a hard time for not having a bank statement to show. I’m unsure what kind of visa they were applying for, but they did say “but we always get our visa here” so they seemed to have done this before and were surprised by the request.

We were asked go get a new photo taken because the photos we brought apparently did not have a white enough background. There is a ballet shop in Admirality Center nearby that also takes ID Photos. You get 6-8 photos for $70 HKD ($9 USD) and it takes about 5 minutes. Admirality Center is huge, the easiest way to find the ballet shop is to just keep asking people “ID Photo?” and they will point you in the right direction. Other than that minor hiccup, getting the visa was pretty simple and painless.

Thank you for this article, it definitely helped us know where to go, what to expect and what to bring with us!

Hey there, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have all these comments! Good to hear your visit went relatively smoothly and you were able to get the visa. As first-time applicants, I would expect you to have no problems and that is probably why they didn’t ask for a bank statement. It’s for us serial-visa runners that they start to ask for this document, to ensure we can support our stay in Thailand! 😉 Things are truly changing at this consulate, thanks very much for your comment!

I did the process today (monday)in hk thai consulate. Around 50 people in waiting rooms. Definitely bring your own for the q in front of the information both ,where you get the firm was long. Very friendly staff-300hk$ for the tourist visa. I provided and was prepared for any request of document. Handed them over and was out after 30 min since entered. I dont know what all the other 50 people did there but it definitely not affected my waiting time much.

Hey there, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have all these comments! Glad to hear your visit went well. It makes a huge difference when you come prepared with any document they might ask for. Just a few questions: How many previous visits have you had to Thailand? And could you please tell me your citizenship? I am in the process of updating this article to let readers of different nationalities know what to expect in terms of required documents/likelihood of application approval and denial/etc. Thanks Klaus!

Hi, so update from 28.08.2019. I got questioned and had to show aditional documents… to be eventually told that I can’t apply because I don’t have hong kong id card… I have 2 tourist visas already and 1 land border crossing.

Lars, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have all these comments! Wow, sorry to hear your application was unsuccessful. How recent were your 2 tourist visas and 1 land border crossing? Could you please tell me your citizenship? I am in the process of updating this article to let readers of different nationalities know what to expect in terms of required documents/likelihood of application approval and denial/etc. Thanks Lars!

Hey! This post has honestly just saved the day for me!

I was stressing about where I should go to for a visa run when my Non-O visa is cancelled on Monday, and now I have decided to go to Hong Kong (THANK YOU!).

I am a Zimbabwean passport holder, who wants to apply for a tourist visa to re-enter back into Thailand until my new work permit comes through at the end of September. Do you think this will cause any issues?

I figure, I can go next week, get the tourist visa, then hang around Chiang Mai until my school has cleared my new visa. This would mean I would have to go back right? Would that cause any issues do you think? Going twice in one month?

Really really super grateful for people like you who share info on things like this, if you are ever in CMX I owe you cupcake!

Hey there Courtney, so sorry for my late reply, I didn’t receive any notification on my website that I have all these comments! How did your visit go? Did you get approved for the tourist visa? As long as you are going for a Non-Immigrant B (Non-B) Visa on your 2nd trip, that should be fine. You are very welcome, thanks for your kind words! I will hold you to that cupcake! 😉

Just tryed to get tourist visa with 2 kids. All documents (bookings, tickets, fund..) were with us. We were rufused even to apply. The woman in charge went to consul and told that we need to apply in home country, or go for visa on arrival. Possibly the reason was our new possports having only one visa to France.

Hello, sorry for my late reply! I’m so sorry to hear that. What is your citizenship? And why would a visa to France affect the decision to deny your visa application to Thailand? Do you mean you had 1 previous visa to Thailand already?

From fellow ThaiVisa.com members reports it looks like HK consulate started strictly demanding Bank statemends AND Letter from employer… if this is the case, it will be very bad news for many tourists who apply visa in HK consulate during their Asia trip… This week I’ll go there to check, and will update here.

Alex, thanks very much for your update, keep us all posted here after your visit!

Thanks so much for the post! I am from USA & thought I could only get a travel visa within US (Los Angelas), but since Hong Kong is one of our stops on our way to Thailand, this will work out much better & not have to mail my passport around & hope it arrives back to me in time for my trip (ugh!). Going to Hong Kong next month, thanks again for the info!

Hi there, you’re very welcome! Is this your first trip to Thailand? As I’m sure you’ve read, Hong Kong is experiencing a bit of political turmoil, so do check with your hotel/hostel reception about where any protests will be held during your stay. Feel free to ask any additional questions here later on! Good luck!

So I went to Thai consulate in HK last month, fully armed with all required and semi-required documents after I read some scary reports (Bank statements, Employer’s letter, together with usual round flight tickets and hotel booking), and to my positive surprise they didn’t bother with anything except flight tickets, I even asked do they need other documents which I had already, they said “no need for your passport” (Bosnia)… It probably helped that my passport was new, so they couldn’t see I had 3 entries in past year and 1 day overstay (not big deal anyway). Oh and I asked them if they need application written in blue or black pen, they said either is fine, and they didn’t require signature on passport copy. It was noon and consulate was not busy.

Alex, big thanks for your detailed account here. I did some quick research and it seems the governments of Bosnia and Thailand have a strong relationship, so this could be why your experience was so easy (and pleasant!). However, applying with a fresh passport is always a huge help, as Thai embassies/consulates do not use the biometric scanning system that Thai immigration uses when you enter the country, to check your entry/exit history. However, this could very likely change in the future. Let me know here if you encounter any difficulties at all with immigration upon your upcoming entry to Thailand, as I am curious to know. Best of luck!

Thanks for reply… Oh I wish it’s true, but really Bosnian government & passport is rating very low globally (mandatory visa required for many travel destinations like Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, UK, Brazil etc etc etc.)… I think my Thai entry will be fine because my last 3 stays in past year are just around 50-60 days total, and 1 day of overstay was less than 24 hours, so no any red flags really, but I will update it here no problem… People in trouble are those who stay in Thailand more than 180 days a year, that’s seem unofficial limit for Thai immigration officers (which is absolutely ridiculous as those people spend much more money than short-term tourists)… As for getting visa in HK consulate, I hope it will stay the same (low requirements) like it always was, and not adopt new “online application” system like in China, UK and France (this system has higher requirements, and it’s even not working properly, people are going crazy while trying to make appointment online and upload the files, app is crashing all the time), recently Taiwan also switched to this system, which made Taiwanese travel agencies furious… And in meantime, Thais are wondering why their hotels & restaurants are not as full as before :-))) Cheers, Alex

You are absolutely spot on, my friend. I’m living in Koh Chang now and folks here are saying business is the slowest it’s been in the past 6 years. I applied at the Taiwanese consulate back in 2016 and even back then, that place was an absolute madhouse, so I can understand why they switched to the new online application system. But wow, didn’t know faraway embassies in Europe are doing it that way now too! Times they are a’changin’ 😉 Thanks again for filling me in here!

Can I authorize anyone/someone to submit my application for Thailand tourist visa(single entry)on behalf of me? I’m working in Macau and my passport is Nepal.

Hi here! Unfortunately, no. You must go to the consulate in person to apply.

@Vagabond – But I need a visa to visit HongKong too! ?

Oh wow ? Well, I suppose you’ll need to secure a visit visa for Hong Kong first, then. Is that possible for you?

Awesome! Its actually awesome post, I have got much clear idea concerning from this article.

Thanks Ralf!

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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) ordinary passport holders are eligible for a tourist visa exemption when visiting Thailand. This exemption is part of the visa waiver program that Thailand offers to citizens of certain countries, including Hong Kong. Additionally, due to bilateral agreements between Thailand and Hong Kong, those with diplomatic or official passports from Hong Kong can visit Thailand without a visa for periods not exceeding 30 days.

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• The visa exemption allows Hong Kong nationals flying into Thailand to enter without a visa, on the condition they can show proof of onward or return travel within 30 days.
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Additional Information: Visas are issued by Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates; however, the final authority for entry into Thailand rests with immigration officers at the point of entry. Entry may be denied if the immigration officer has reason to believe the traveler may fall under any of the prohibited categories as outlined in the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979).

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Citizens of Hong Kong planning to enter Thailand for purposes such as education (ED), business (B), visiting family (O), official duties (F), or religious activities (R) can apply for this visa. It's a single-entry permit valid for 90 days, allowing holders to stay in Thailand for up to 90 days. This visa also facilitates applying for a work permit and opening a bank account during the stay.

Designed for Hong Kong citizens planning an extended stay of up to one year, this visa is typically a multiple-entry permit valid for one year. Each entry allows a stay of up to 90 days, necessitating a border run every 90 days for a new entry stamp or re-entry. This visa is ideal for purposes such as education (ED), business (B), visiting family (O), official duties (F), or religious activities (R), offering the flexibility to apply for a work permit, open a bank account, and extend the stay for up to one year on the same visa.

For Hong Kong citizens venturing into Thailand for business or employment, the Thai Non-Immigrant B visa stands as the gateway to fulfilling professional aspirations. Commencing with a 90-day single-entry visa, this initial permit is tailored for individuals embarking on business setups or engaging in employment, paving the way for an extension to a 1-year multiple-entry visa upon the acquisition of a work permit, courtesy of a Thai company's sponsorship.

Available to Hong Kong citizens married to Thai nationals, this visa offers a pathway to residency in Thailand. It starts with an initial 90-day stay, extendable to a full year and renewable annually. This visa allows for a stay of up to one year per renewal, enabling holders to open a bank account and secure a work permit in Thailand. It supports the familial and professional needs of Hong Kong citizens in cross-national marriages, ensuring stability and legal support in Thailand.

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This webpage sets out the entry arrangement for persons who require a visa/entry permit to visit/transit the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). If a person wishes to visit or transit the HKSAR but does not enjoy the visa waiver concession; or if he/she wishes to stay beyond the entitled visa free period, he/she must obtain a visa/entry permit before coming. Information on the visa waiver concession and visa requirements of the HKSAR for respective countries can be found in the "Visit Visa / Entry Permit Requirements for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" webpage.

This entry arrangement does not apply to Chinese residents of the Mainland and Taiwan (other than People's Republic of China passport holders and Chinese residents of Taiwan living overseas).

An application for a visa/entry permit to enter the HKSAR for a visit or transit may be favourably considered if:

• the applicant's bona fides are not in doubt;
• the applicant has adequate funds to cover the duration of his/her stay without working; and
• where the application is for a transit visa/entry permit, he/she holds an onward ticket to the place of his/her destination unless the destination is the Mainland of China or Macao.

In general, unless a person has the right of abode or right to land in the HKSAR, he/she requires a visa/entry permit to stay in the HKSAR as a visitor longer than the allowed visa free period. While each application is determined on its individual merits, an applicant should meet normal immigration requirements (such as holding a valid travel document with adequate returnability to his/her country of residence or citizenship; be of clear criminal record and raise no security or criminal concerns to the HKSAR; have no likelihood of becoming a burden on the HKSAR, etc.) as well as the relevant specific eligibility criteria detailed above before he/she may be considered for the grant of a visa/entry permit. It should be noted that the eligibility criteria may be subject to change from time to time.

It normally takes four weeks to process a visit/transit visa/entry permit application upon receipt of all the required documents. The Immigration Department will not be able to start processing the application unless all the required documents and information have been received. Please refrain from making enquiries about the progress of the application unless it is absolutely necessary, as it may delay the processing of the application.

All applications are processed and determined by the Immigration Department. Approval of applications is entirely discretionary and is subject to changes in government policies. The Director of Immigration reserves absolute discretion to refuse any application even if the application meets all eligibility criteria.

Applicant should complete application form ( ID 1003A ) The sponsor should complete application form ( ID 1003B ). The application forms ( ID 1003A and ID 1003B ) can be obtained free of charge from the following offices:

• Immigration Department Headquarters;
• Immigration Branch Offices;
• Overseas Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions; and
• HKSAR Government offices outside Hong Kong.

The forms can also be downloaded here .

The nomination of a local sponsor will assist the Immigration Department in processing the application. A local sponsor can either be a company or an individual. If the local sponsor is an individual, he/she should be:

• of the age of 18 or above;
• a bona fide Hong Kong resident; and
• acquainted with the applicant.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. A person who knowingly and wilfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

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Other Means of Submission

Completed application forms, i.e. ID 1003A and ID 1003B , and all supporting documents can also be submitted by the applicant or the local sponsor in either one of the following ways. All the forms must be duly completed and signed. For an applicant under the age of 16, it must be signed by the parent or legal guardian of the child.

• Applicants residing in overseas countries or territories may submit their application forms together with the relevant supporting documents and their valid travel documents in person to the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission in their place of domicile [Note] (visit visa applications from Indian nationals should be submitted to the Immigration Department direct).

To shorten the processing time, application forms and supporting documents can be sent by fax to (852) 2824 1133 in the first instance. However, the original copy of the duly completed application forms and the photograph required should be sent immediately to the Hong Kong Immigration Department by air mail. A visa/entry permit will be issued only on receipt of original, properly completed visa application forms.

[Note]: Some Chinese diplomatic and consular missions have implemented the arrangement that applications for visas for Hong Kong from persons holding foreign ordinary passports will be handled by the "Chinese Visa Application Service Center". Applicants may contact the nearest Chinese diplomatic and consular mission for details.

If the application is submitted to the Immigration Department directly, upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit cards, Payment by Phone Service (PPS) or Faster Payment System (FPS). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

If the applicant or his/her authorised representative attend the relevant Immigration office in person to pay, the relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, FPS or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. After payment, the applicant or his/her authorised representative will be issued with an “e-Visa” printed on a sheet of A4 white paper on the spot. The applicant can then download or print the “e-Visa” through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

If applicant could not pay the fee by using the above methods, the fees in the form of a cashier order or a bank draft should be sent together with the application. The cashier order or bank draft should be issued by a bank which has a connected bank in the HKSAR and made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”. No cash should be sent with the application. Upon acknowledgement of the receipt of the relevant fee, the applicant will receive a notification, and he/she must download or print the “e-Visa” afterwards through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

If the application is submitted to an overseas Chinese diplomatic and consular mission or the Immigration Division of the Office of the Government of the HKSAR in Beijing (Beijing Office) or the Immigration Division of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai (SHETO), the visa/entry permit fee should be paid directly to the Chinese diplomatic and consular mission or the Immigration Division of the Beijing Office or the Immigration Division of the SHETO as appropriate.

Once the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicants can enquire their application status here  or through the 24-hour telephone enquiry system at (852) 3160 8663.

If applicant could not pay the fee by using the above methods, the fees in the form of a cashier order or a bank draft should be sent together with the application. The cashier order or bank draft should be issued by a bank which has a connected bank in the HKSAR and made payable to "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region". No cash should be sent with the application. Upon acknowledgement of the receipt of the relevant fee, the applicant will receive a notification, and he/she must download or print the “e-Visa” afterwards through the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application.

A visa/entry permit (in the form of “e-Visa” ) will be issued upon successful application. Upon immigration arrival clearance in the HKSAR, an “e-Visa” holder should present his/her valid travel document and the “e-Visa” saved on a personal mobile device or printed on a sheet of A4 white paper, and scan the encrypted QR code on the “e-Visa” with the optical reader at an immigration counter.

For applications submitted to Chinese diplomatic and consular missions or the Immigration Division of the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing (Beijing Office) or the Immigration Division of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai (SHETO), visas/entry permits will be issued through the relevant Chinese diplomatic and consular missions or the Immigration Division of the Beijing Office or the Immigration Division of the SHETO as appropriate. The visa/entry permit label should be affixed onto a blank visa page of the applicant's travel document for presentation to an immigration officer upon arrival in the HKSAR.

A successful applicant entering the HKSAR as a visitor shall be subject to the following conditions of stay that:

• he/she shall not take up any employment whether paid or unpaid;
• he/she shall not establish or join in any business; and
• he/she shall not become a student at a school, university or other educational institution.

For permissible activities for visitors, please see “ here ”.

Generally speaking, visitors must depart Hong Kong before the expiry of their limit of stay. If there is a special/urgent need to stay longer, visitors may apply online for extension of stay when their remaining limit of stay is within 14 days (not applicable to persons whose limit of stay will expire within 3 days), or make an extension of stay application by other means within 7 days before their limit of stay expires. Applications will be considered on its own merits.

Given the lead time required for processing, applicants should apply online for extension of stay as soon as their remaining limit of stay is within 14 days (not applicable to persons whose limit of stay will expire within 3 days). Depending on actual circumstances, applications in person will normally be finalized on the same day.

Applicants must submit a completed and signed form ID 91 . If the applicant is under the age of 16, the form should be signed by the applicant’s parent or legal guardian. The form can be obtained free of charge from the Immigration Department Headquarters and the Immigration Branch Offices. The form can also be downloaded here .

The applicant is required to present the following documents (original and copy) upon submission of the application:

• Applicant’s travel document (and the previous travel document if it shows the current limit of stay); and
• Evidence to support the need to prolong the stay in Hong Kong e.g. onward/return tickets; evidence showing adequate fund, etc.

Notwithstanding that the documents and information required have been furnished, applicants may still be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with the application(s) when necessary.

Where a document is not in Chinese or English, it must be accompanied by a Chinese or English translation certified as a true translation by a sworn translator, court translator, authorised public translator, certified translator, expert translator or official translator.

It is an offence to make false statements or representations to an immigration officer. A person who knowingly and willfully makes a statement or gives information which he/she knows to be false or does not believe to be true shall be guilty of an offence under the Laws of Hong Kong and any such visa/entry permit issued or permission to enter or remain in the HKSAR granted shall have no effect.

Applicants should be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of application. Applications may be submitted as follows:

• Eligible applicants can submit the application for extension of stay online here

Where to Apply

Extension Section of the Immigration Department

5/F, Immigration Tower

7 Gloucester Road

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Working Hours

8:45 am-4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

9:00 am-11:30 am (Saturday)

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

Immigration – East Kowloon Office

Level 2, Sceneway Plaza

Sceneway Garden

1-17 Sceneway Road

Lam Tin, Kowloon

(MTR Lam Tin Station – Exit B)

Telephone: 2347 3492

Immigration – West Kowloon Office

Ground Floor, 28 Kimberley Street, 

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

(MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station – Exit B2)

Telephone: 2359 4426

Immigration – Sha Tin Office

3rd Floor, Sha Tin Government Offices

1 Sheung Wo Che Road

Sha Tin, New Territories

(MTR Sha Tin Station – Exit B)

Telephone: 2158 6419

Immigration and Registration of Persons – Fo Tan Office

Shops 405-407

4/F, Jubilee Square

2-18 Lok King Street

Fo Tan, New Territories

(MTR Fo Tan Station - Exit C)

Telephone: 2651 8644

Immigration – Tuen Mun Office

1/F & 2/F, Tuen Mun Siu Lun Government Complex

19 Siu Lun Street

Tuen Mun, New Territories

(Counter services are available on 2/F)

(Light Rail Sam Shing Stop)

Telephone: 2797 0872

Immigration and Registration of Persons – Yuen Long Office

1/F, Yuen Long Government Offices

2 Kiu Lok Square

Yuen Long, New Territories

(MTR Long Ping Station – Exit E)

(Light Rail Hong Lok Road Station)

Telephone: 2475 4145

The working hours of the above Immigration Branch Offices are as follows:

9:00 am-12:45 pm and 2:00 pm-4:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

9:00 am-12:30 pm (Saturday)

Upon approval of the applications, the notification of the application result issued by the Immigration Department will include a webpage link for payment. Payment of relevant fees could be made through the said webpage link or the GovHK website or the ImmD Mobile Application by credit cards, Payment by Phone Service (PPS) or Faster Payment System (FPS). After payment, applicants could instantly download or print the “e-Visa” by themselves.

The applicant must be physically present in Hong Kong at the time of payment and collection of “e-Visa”.

Permission given to a person to land in Hong Kong as a visitor shall be subject to the following conditions of stay:

• he shall not take any employment, whether paid or unpaid;
• he shall not establish or join in any business; and
• he shall not become a student at a school, university or other educational institution.

For permissible activities for visitors, please see " here ".

Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$50,000 and to imprisonment for 2 years.

Given the lead time required for processing, applicants should apply online as soon as their remaining limit of stay is within 14 days (not applicable to persons whose limit of stay will expire within 3 days). Depending on actual circumstances, applications in person will normally be finalized on the same day.

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Do Hong Kongeses need a Visa to enter Thailand?

Hong Kongese citizens can enter Thailand without a Visa. This is called a "Tourist Visa Exemption". Just show up at the airport with your passport and you will be given a stamp that will last for 30 days from the date of entry. You may extend this visa for an additional 30 days while in Thailand.

You can also apply for a 60 day Tourist Visa either online, or at the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country before entering Thailand.

What documents are needed to enter Thailand?

For citizens of Hong Kong, you will need the following documents:

• A valid Hong Kongese passport that expires at least 6 months or more from the date of entry into Thailand.
• Have a return flight departing from Thailand to any other country by the expiration date of your visa.
• Must have a valid address in Thailand (Hotel, AirBnB, Letter from friend or family who you will stay with, your own rental or condo, etc)
• Proof of at least 20,000 THB per individual, or 40,000 THB per family.

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Can I stay in Thailand longer than my Visa expiration date?

Unless you get an extension, you are not allowed to remain in Thailand past the visa expiration date.

What happens if an Hong Kongese overstays in Thailand?

"Overstaying" is when you remain in Thailand past your visa expiration date without an extension. When you are departing the airport you will pay a fine of 500 THB for each day that you overstay up to 20,000 THB. Howevever if you are caught, the consequences are more serious.

If you are caught before you depart Thailand, you can be placed in a detention center until you pay the overstay fine and depart Thailand. If you have overstayed for just a few days, please leave Thailand immediately. If you have overstayed over 90 days, then seek legal help immediately! In any case, if you are not caught, and you are departing Thailand at a land border or airport you will not be detained. Just pay the fine on your way out. If you overstay more than 90 days, you can be banned from Thailand for between 1-10 years, depending on the length of overstay. Additionally with any overstays, you could be denied future long stay visas.

How do I extend my Thai Tourist Visa?

As a citizen of Hong Kong, you may be eligible for one extension of your tourist visa, visa exemption or visa on arrival. The length of the extension will depend on what kind of visa you have and which country you are from. Additionally, it is up to the Immigration officer to give you the extension or not. Here is what you will need to do:

• Go to the nearest Immigration office (use Google Maps)
• Take your Hong Kongese passport and departure card (if any)
• In some cases you might need a proof of address - TM-30
• 1,900 THB in Cash only
• A passport size photo
• A pen to fill out the 3 extension forms at the Immigration office
• Copy of your Hong Kongese passport ID page and the last Visa page

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Can a citizen of Hong Kong enter Thailand multiple times per year?

Yes. You can enter Thailand by land border up to 2 times pear year and by airport 7 times per year. Depending on the circumstances, these numbers can change. However if you enter in and out of Thialand to often, Immigration officers can request that you look into getting a long term visa, such as retirement, elite visa, or business visa.

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This visa is the most popular type of retirement visa for citizens of Hong Kong wanting to spend their best years in Thailand. Basic requirements are 800,000 THB in the bank, or proof of 65,000 THB income each month being deposited into a Thai bank. This visa is renewable every year and you can go in and out of Thailand at will (with a re-entry permit).

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What other Visas can Hong Kongese citizens apply for?

You may be eligible for other kinds of long stay visas in Thailand. Here are some other visa types suitable for Hong Kongese citizens:

• Elite Visa This visa allows you to stay in Thailand for periods of 5,10,15 or 20 years at a time. Family plans are available and it's the best way to just enjoy your time in Thailand withough Visa issues.
• LTR Visa The Long Term Resident Visa is a new visa that lasts for 10 years at a time. There are categories for retirement, digital nomads, wealthy global citizens and workers. You are required to make a significant investment in Thailand, or have a certain income threshold.
• Eduation Visa An education visa allows you to study Thai Language, Muay Thai, Self Defense or Massage Therapy in Thailand; for in some cases, up to 1 year.
• Business Visa Start a business, get a job or invest in Thailand with a Business Visa. This gets you a work permit and the ability to renew your visa once a year. With this visa you can open bank accounts, open companies and do most kinds of normal businesses in Thailand. Depending on the kind of business, your corporation can buy land in Thailand as well.

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Exploring Visa Options for Long-Term Stays in Thailand as a Hong Kong Tourist

For travelers from Hong Kong seeking an extended stay in Thailand, understanding the various visa options available is crucial. Thailand offers several visa categories, each tailored to different purposes and durations of stay. This article will provide an in-depth comparison of the most relevant visa types for Hong Kong tourists looking to stay in Thailand for over nine months.

• Tourist Visa (TR Visa)

The Tourist Visa (TR Visa) is one of the most commonly used visas for short-term stays in Thailand. It allows tourists to stay in the country for up to 60 days per entry, with the possibility of extending for an additional 30 days at a Thai immigration office. However, using multiple tourist visas consecutively might be seen as visa runs and could result in entry denial.

• Easy application process.
• No sponsorship required.
• Can be extended for an extra 30 days within Thailand.
• Limited to 60 days per entry.
• Multiple back-to-back tourist visas might raise suspicions.
• Education Visa (ED Visa)

For those interested in learning the Thai language or enrolling in Thai courses, the Education Visa (ED Visa) is an excellent choice. This visa allows for an extended stay in Thailand, often ranging from six months to a year or more, depending on the course duration.

• Extended stay for educational purposes.
• Opportunities for cultural immersion.
• Multiple-entry options for long-term students.
• Requires enrollment in an accredited educational institution.
• Visa validity depends on the course duration.
• Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O-A Visa)

The Retirement Visa, officially known as the Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, is designed for retirees aged 50 or older. It grants a stay of up to one year, which can be renewed annually, and allows retirees to live in Thailand without employment.

• Long-term stay for retirees.
• No work restrictions.
• Eligibility for extensions.
• Age requirement (50 years or older).
• Proof of financial stability is mandatory.

The Thailand Elite Visa is an exclusive program that offers a range of visa options, including the Elite Easy Access Visa, which allows a stay of up to five years. It is available to individuals willing to make a significant financial investment in Thailand.

• Long-duration visas, including the Elite Easy Access Visa.
• No age restrictions.
• VIP services and privileges.
• Requires a substantial financial investment.
• Limited accessibility due to high costs.
• Marriage Visa (Non-Immigrant O Visa)

The Marriage Visa, or Non-Immigrant O Visa, is granted to individuals married to Thai nationals. It provides a one-year stay and can be renewed each year, provided that the marriage is still valid.

• Extended stay for married individuals.
• Opportunity to reside with a Thai spouse.
• Renewable annually.
• Marriage to a Thai national is required.
• Stringent documentation to prove the authenticity of the marriage.

Choosing the right visa for an extended stay in Thailand as a Hong Kong tourist depends on your specific circumstances and goals. While the Tourist Visa and Education Visa are suitable for shorter stays, retirees may find the Retirement Visa more appropriate. The Elite Visa is a luxury option, while the Marriage Visa is for those who have tied the knot with a Thai citizen.

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Thailand Leads Push for Six-Nation Visa to Lure Moneyed Tourists

(Bloomberg) -- Thailand is steering an initiative for a joint-visa program with countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year as Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ramps up initiatives to attract more long-haul and high-spending travelers. 

Srettha — who’s pledged to elevate Thailand’s status as a tourism hotspot into an aviation and logistics hub — has discussed the Schengen-type visa idea with his counterparts in Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam in recent months. The facility is meant to ensure seamless mobility for travelers among the six neighboring countries.

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With most leaders positively responding to the single-visa concept, tourism-reliant Thailand aims to generate more revenue per traveler and cushion its economy from headwinds such as sluggish exports and weak global demand that’s hurt its manufacturing industry.

The six Southeast Asian nations reported a combined 70 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2023, according to official data . Thailand and Malaysia accounted for more than half of the tally, generating about $48 billion in tourism revenue.

The single-visa is the most-ambitious among Srettha’s lineup of tourism initiatives but targeted for the long-term. The industry has served the country well, accounting for about 20% of total jobs and making up about 12% to the nation’s $500 billion economy. Barring the pandemic years, tourism has flourished and provided a cushion against a slump in manufacturing and exports, the traditional bulwarks of the economy.

The tourism industry is upbeat, with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, a former president of the Thai Hotels Association, saying “a common visa could entice long-haul travelers to make an easier decision.” The visa validity will need to be extended to 90 days from the usual 30-day period to make it attractive, she said. 

Srettha’s administration has set a goal of attracting 80 million tourists by 2027. And since taking power about seven months ago, his government has signed a reciprocal visa waiver deal with China — Thailand’s largest market for tourists — and offered temporary visa waivers for travelers from India, Taiwan and Kazakhstan. It’s also mulling a plan to open casinos inside large entertainment complexes and event-based tourism will help the country generate more revenue.

If done right, the benefits of visa-free travel won’t be confined to tourism alone as ease of travel would be a boon for business travelers and trade, according to Bill Barnett, managing director of hospitality and property consultancy C9 Hotelworks.

But a Schengen-type visa, which allows free travel around the border-free zone within Europe, may be an uphill task given Asean’s poor track record in expediting multilateral policy framework and the group’s standing as a talk shop.

“Country by country seems to be the best way to do it,” Barnett said. “Bilateral agreements, where governments are leading the way for this type of thing, make a lot of sense as they are looking outward and not inward.”

For a joint visa scheme, approvals have to be coordinated and the absence of standard immigration criteria among participating nations unlike the European Union can pose challenges, according to Thitinan Pongsudhirak, professor at Chulalongkorn University’s political science faculty. Asean, as a grouping is a divided body with a poor immigration record, he said.

With Srettha being neophyte in politics, he may lack the clout to push through the visa proposal, Thitinan said.

“All the various things he’s been trying to do, I see it as picking low-hanging fruits and picking fruits off the ground,” Thitinan said.“Sometimes fruits on the ground are rotten.”

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