This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom as a volunteer at NGO or public charity organisation.
Visa processing fee
Non-refundable Visa fees of INR 5,000/- for single entry
Visa validity
The validity of a visa is 3 months (single entry)
Period of stay
Upon arrival, travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 90 days.
Required Documents:
1. Travel Documents:
1.1 Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months with two blank pages. Two signed copies of front and last page of passport.
1.2 One visa application forms completely filled in and signed by applicant.
1.3 Two colour photographs of the applicant with the specification 3.5 x 4.5 cm. not older than 3 Months with white background, face and eyes are in direct position to the camera, without sunglasses or hat or any other head covering, except for some religious beliefs or ethnic background.
1.4 Evidence of travel: A photocopy of confirmed one-way ticket from the airline.
2. Evidence from Organisation:
2.1 From India: Original letter from related organisation located in India to confirm purpose. (if any)
2.2 From Thailand: Original invitation letter from related organisation to the applicant confirming its acceptance of applicant’s volunteering (must be typed in the organisation’s letter head and signed by authorised person with a copy of his/her ID card or passport).
2.3 Copy of Certificate / License to establish the organisation issued by the Thai concerned authority.
3. Accommodation:
3.1 Proof of hotel/accommodation reservation in Thailand from the hotel/accommodation with contact number and address which should include applicant's name and/or rental agreement in Thailand with a signed copy of Thai ID cards of the lessor.
3.2 If staying at organisation’s accommodation, must provide the Company’s letter mentioning the address and contact information of the mentioned accommodation.
4. Finances:
4.1 Applicant's bank statement of six months (must be original and attested by the bank) with consistent balance of USD 700 per person.
4.2 In case the current bank balance is less than 700 USD, a cover letter, typed and signed by a family member who sponsors the trip, and whose name is on the above bank statement along with signed photocopy of passport of the sponsor (in case of submitting the financial proof of the applicant’s sponsorship by a family member) and proof of the relationship (government issued) with MEA attestation.
Attention
1. Visa processing time at the Consulate is 3 business days for submission at centers in Chennai and 4 working days for centers outside of Chennai (not including submission date); the submission of additional documents takes another 2 working days. Incomplete information will cause application delays.
2. Visa fee is non-refundable, please check your information before submitting the documents.
3. The Royal Thai Consulate-General reserves the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary, the right to request interviews with applicants and the right to reject any application without having to provide the reason.
4.
Photo specification: Need recent and clear photograph as per point no. 1.3
Application form click here
Checklist for Non-Immigrant O (NGO or public charity organisation) - single entry click here
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