Indian Embassy Information, India Visa Guide

Indian Embassy in Thailand

Address -
Embassy of India
46,Soi 23 (Prasarn Mitr)
Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok-10110

Tel: (662) 258-0300-06
Fax: (662) 258-4627

Timing

Applications for all passport/consular services (like issue of new/duplicate passports, additional booklets, renewal and miscellaneous services on passports, legalisation/attestation of documents) are received at the Consular Counter from 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon on all working days.

All serviced passports are delivered the next day between 9.30 a.m. and 12 noon. Attestation/legalisation of documents are serviced same day. Issue of new passports/additonal booklets take five working days. This time schedule does not apply to services where reference to other offices/authorities is necessary.

Visa Information

1. The Embassy of India has the jurisdiction over entire Thailand, except the following Northern Provinces that fall under the Consulate of India, Chiangmai:-

Chiangmai, Chiangrai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Parae, Phitsanulok, Phechabun, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttradit, Phayao, Nakhon, Sawan, Kampengphet, Pichit and Utthai Thani.

2. Passports valid for minimum of six months beyond the date of intended departure from India should accompany visa application form.

3. Please paste one photo and staple the other on the form at specified place (size of photo: 45mmx35mm)

4. The visa application form (annexure III) can be freely duplicated for use.

5. Application for visas are received at the Consular Counter from 9.00a.m. to 12 noon on all working days. It is our endeavour to issue visas to Thai nationals and foreigners resident in Thailand as quickly as possible, preferably the next day between 9.30a.m. and 12noon. Applicants holding other than Thai passports should submit proof of residence or long-term stay( at least three years).

As proof of waiver, copy of residence permit/work permit in Thailand may be enclosed. For applicants who do not normally stay in Thailand, references have to made to the country of residence for which an additional fee of Baht 400 is levied and will involve four working days of processing after receipt of the application.

Chinese, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationals who are not permanent residents of Thailand have to apply for visa in the country of their residence. Applications of Chinese nationals permanently resident in Thailand may take one to three months time to process depending upon the purpose of the visit. Pakistani and Sri Lankan passports will take ten working days for processing.

Types OF Visa

(a) Transit (TR) Visa : is intended for transit through India to third country. It is issued for single/double entries on production of confirmed onward air tickets.

(b) Tourist (T) visa : is intended for those going to India for tourism/holidays, etc. Tourist visa is valid for six months from the date of issue. This visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.

(c) Business (B) Visa: is intended for those who go to India for business purpose. This visa is issued for single/multiple entries and for a stay of three/six months at a time. Introductory letter/note from their Indian counterpart is required. Business visa valid for five years with multiple entries is available to foreign businessmen who have set up industrial/business joint ventures in India.

(d) Long term (LT) Visa: Foreign nationals of Indian origin as well as other foreigners resident in Thailand for more than three years are issued visas valid upto five years with stay in India upto six months on each visit or for a continuous stay upto five years. Those who wish to stay in India continuously for more than 180 days are required to register themselves with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office within two weeks of their arrival in India.

(e) Student(S) Visa: Student visa is normally available for period of study. Full details of course of studies and firm letter of admission from a recognised institute/school in India should be provided with the application.