**Immigration Bureau to replace paper-based TM.6 arrival card with TDAC starting 1 May 2025**

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Visa information

From 22 November 2021 onwards, Belgian and Luxembourgish residents wishing to request a Thai visa must apply for their visa only via the E-Visa system: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/  / Visa Exemption Scheme: https://brussels.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-exemption 

*Please read ALL the information before submitting the visa application because the visa fee cannot be refunded in any case.*

The Embassy does not accept applications submitted at the Embassy or by mail in any case.

 The granted visa will be a stickerless E-visa which DOES NOT require passport submission at the Embassy for sticker attachment. E-visa can be printed from the email or E-visa system and presented to the airline office or the Immigration Officer.

VISA PROCESSING TIME (3 - 5 WEEKS DURING HIGH SEASON)

• Applicants are recommended to apply for the visa in advance, at least a minimum of 3 weeks and maximum 10 weeks before the expected date of your departure.
• The application will be considered only once you have completed the submission of all required documents. The Embassy reserves the right to grant an appropriate visa without prior notice.

**The Embassy will not assume any responsibility if your visa is issued before/after your planned departure date.**

EXPLANATION 

Visa validity	as indicated on the e-visa (“Valid from - Valid until"), is the time frame which a visa can be used to enter Thailand, not the periods that the visa's holder can stay in Thailand. In general, the validity of a visa is 3 months.
Permitted Period of Stay	This is the maximum amount of time you’re allowed to stay in Thailand for each entry which indicate in each type of visa when you apply. For example, a transit visa allows up to 30 days, a tourist visa allows up to 60 days, and a non-immigrant visa allows up to 90 days starting from your arrival date.

                 If you want to stay longer or change your visa type, you need to apply for an extension at the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok or at an immigration office in other provinces. The extension is at the discretion of the immigration officer. For more details, visit the Immigration Bureau’s website at www.immigration.go.th 

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***IMPORTANT***

ALL visa applications must be submitted through https://thaievisa.go.th/ (e-Visa website) only.

• • Payment must be made with a Visa or Mastercard card only. BANCONTACT, MAESTRO, and other cards are not accepted.
    
    
  • We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry
    
    
  • Concerning the photograph requirements, the E-visa website accepts only facial biometric color photographs, which must not be older than 6 months from the date of submission according to ICAO Guideline.
    
    
  • The E-visa system does not accept flight bookings and financial proof that do not show the applicants' names.
    
    
  • Please exercise caution when filling in information such as first name, middle name, last name, date of birth, passport number, and other passport details (Examples here). In addition, please make sure that all information is correct before submitting because we cannot adjust anything. Double-check all information, especially if your device is using auto-fill or auto-correct.
    
    
  • For applicants under 18 years old, a scanned birth certificate of the applicant and a consent form signed by both parents along with copy passports/ID card of  both parents must be combined in the section "Document indicating current location". 
    
    
  • The application will be processed in chronological order, determined by the time of visa fee payment, on a first-come, first-served basis.
    
    
  • In the case that applicants do not submit the additional documents requested by the Embassy within 30 days from the date of submission, the applications will be automatically canceled.
    
    
  • Applications from outside of Belgium or Luxembourg as well as any pending visa applications from foreign nationals who are currently in Thailand will be automatically denied.

The Embassy will not provide any information regarding the status of visa applications via telephone/email. Applicants are advised to monitor their application status through the ThaiEvisa system.

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Video User Manual : Guide to Thailand E-Visa Application

1. Website Homepage
2. Create Account (Individual)
3. Account Activation
4. Sign In
5. Forgot Password
6. Dashboard
7. Apply for New Visa
8. Manage Visa Application
9. Check Status
10. Edit Profile
11. Change Password

• FAQ about Thai visa (Click)

• Common Mistakes in applying for Thai e-Visas (Click)

           The Embassy strongly advises all applicants to carefully read the e-Visa System user manual or user's manual video clips before starting their application. It's important to fill out the application carefully to avoid mistakes. Any errors could result in your application being canceled or rejected, and the visa fee will NOT be refunded in any case.