Usually we scan from QR code provided on site.

@Mark *********

yes thank you. we previously succesfully applied for AQ just that we had to re-apply as our trip was postponed. I am a Thai so its not that bad just worried about my husband. Keeping fingers crossed that it can still be done in a week.

@Stuart ********

yes. I'm pretty worried about that. Our previous thaipass was approved within a day but now it seemed the situation changed.

Trying my best to contact the hotel. We previously paid for the AQ and they said they can make it test & go. Really hoping it is possible. T T.

@Suwan ********

if you go by normal Tourist Visa (up to 60 days stay) or if you are applying for on arrival visa as a family, u need to show thb. If you travel alone for on arrival, u only need .

Currency exchange in India I don't have much knowledge

But I guess you can try searching in Google map for nearby Exchange place. Good luck 👍

@Suwan ********

your understanding is correct. For Visa on arrival, pls bring thb + 2000thb visa fee (safest in cash, exchange in Thai baht) . Sometimes they accept dollars, sometimes they don't check.. but better be safe than sorry.

@Suwan ********

I suggest you wait and see COVID situation in late February or early March before applying. For normal visa, after submitting your doc to VFS will only take 1 week anyway. As of January India hasn't even open for commercial flights. So just make sure you follow updates til then and apply accordingly. If situation improves, I believe they will revert back to normal requirements where 5 lakhs was not needed.

@Suwan ********

There are mainly 2 types of tourist visa for Indian passport traveling to Thailand. 1) Visa on Arrival and 2) normal Tourist Visa

For Visa on Arrival, it's suitable for short term stay of less than 15 days. You don't have to apply visa in advance. Just fly to Thailand and apply at the Airport. In normal situation, the fees might also be waived during tourist seasons.

If you plan to stay longer than 15 days you have to apply for normal Tourist Visa via VFS in your region. This type of visa you have to apply in advance and it will grant you maximum 60 days continuous stay. This was the type which previously demands for 5 lakh statement during COVID period. Due to uncertain circumstances during pandamic, Thai authority wants to make sure you have sufficient funds if you have to stay in Thailand for a long time. Back then, it wasn't even guarantee that you could fly back to India easily.

I heard that the requirements might differ in different states. I only have the information based on my husband's experience in Chennai and what we were told. So pls check accordingly

When my husband (indian) went to Chennai embassy / VFS in early Dec, the staff mentioned that the proof of 5 lakh in bank statement is no longer required. The requirements came up during COVID period and I thought it was over. Neverthess, we submitted the statement anyway and he was granted the 60 days tourist visa within a week. Not sure if this differ in other region.

For Visa on arrival, I don't think your bank statement is required at all. Indians are granted 15 days on arrival visa anyway. If your visit is short, just make sure u have 20k thb in cash for random check at airport, plus visa fees.

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