Visa for a layover of 13 hrs at Bangkok airport

I am travelling to Sydney from India by Thai airways in the first week of June and have a layover of 13 hrs at Bangkok airport. I would like to explore the city and wanted to know which visa should I opt for; Visa on arrival which costs 2000 Bahts or is there any other visa?

TIA

Best Answer

Indian citizens can use Visa on Arrival for a stay of up to 15 days. The fee for this visa is 2000 THB and must be paid in local currency. Sometimes there is a long queue, and there is a fast track option for an additional fee of 200 THB.

At the time of writing, the visa on arrival fee has been waived

Visa on Arrival fee waiver was first implemented from 15 November 2018 to 13 January 2019. Later, the period of Visa on Arrival fee exemption was extended from 14 January 2019 to 30 April 2019. As the time of this visa fee waiver is coming to the end, the Cabinet just announced that Thailand Visa on Arrival fee exemption will be extended for 6 more months - until 31 October 2019

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Do you need a visa for a layover in Bangkok?

Transit passengers who will spend more than 12 hours at the airport in Thailand must apply for the Transit Visa.

Can you leave Bangkok airport during layover?

In line with Thailand Government regulations, if you're transiting between international flights in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, your itinerary must be booked on the same ticket and you must not leave the transiting area and enter Thailand.

Does Suvarnabhumi Airport require transit visa?

If you're transiting air side at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with both the inbound and outbound flights on the same ticket you won't need any form of visa.

How do I get a transit visa at Bangkok airport?

Required Document

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months.

Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months.

Evidence of travel from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full).

Evidence of adequate finance (10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family).

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