Consulate information
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Consular office: 2300 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, DC 20008 Drop off: Mon to Fri 9 am – 12 pm Pick up: Mon to Fri 12:30 – 1 pm
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| Phone: | (202) 944-3600 | Website |
Important Facts
THE THAI EMBASSY NO LONGER ACCEPTS DROP-OFF OR WALK IN VISA APPLICATIONS. ONLY E-VISAS ARE ISSUED.
- COVID-19 REGULATIONS (Subject to change). Travelers must have a Thailand Pass and QR Code obtained here. Travelers must have a Covid-19 certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated or a negative Covid-19 antigen or RT-PCR test result issued at least 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
- CONSULAR JURISDICTION. The Royal Thai Embassy at Washington, DC has jurisdiction. It serves the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, and District of Columbia. Information can be found here
- VISA PROCESSING. All required documents for visa applications have to be uploaded online at Thai E-visa Official Website. The required documents listed in this page are needed if traveler or visitor plan to stay more than certain period allowed without visa.
- Passport must have at least six (6) months validity beyond the completion of a trip and at least one (1) blank visa page.
- NO VISA REQUIRED for nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Korea (Rep.) and Peru for a maximum stay of 90 days; for nationals of Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, UK/British Overseas, USA and some other countries for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- For more information on visa eligibility please visit Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival.
- For more information and questions contact the GC Visa office.
| Visa Application Requirements | US | NON-US |
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| Completed and signed application form The application must be typewritten. Not handwritten. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Passport size photos - one (1) photo White background and should be free of shadows, in color and clear, without glasses. Applicants must directly face camera w/ a neutral expression and clearly visible eyes. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of valid passport's vital information page | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of all travel records for the past 12 months | ✔ | ✔ |
| Invitation letter Letter should be addressed to the Consulate General of the Embassy in Washington DC. Must include: applicant's name as in passport, passport number, detailing the reason for traveling, dates, name, address and telephone number of the host. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Recent bank statement | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of flight itinerary A round trip travel airline ticket with traveler's name. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of hotel reservation/Evidence of address while staying in the country. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Thailand travel pass | ✔ | ✔ |
| Letter of support (Business visa only) The GC Visa office will provide | ✔ | ✔ |
| Declaration form Signed and dated | ✔ | ✔ |
| Copy of driver's license | ✔ | ✔ |
| Picture holding passport | ✔ | ✔ |
| Proof of valid legal residency in the US (copy only) Be ready to show the original when applying in person. | ✔ | |
| Travel health insurance | ✔ | ✔ |
Forms and Links
e-Visa application form Declaration form Sample Pic of holding a passport
Processing Time
| Processing time | Service type | |
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| 15 business days | e-Visa |
Fee per Visa
Payment Method: Credit Card,
| Type of Visa | Fee per Visa | Type of entry | Term of visa |
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| Tourist | 40.00 | Single | 1 month |
| Tourist | 200.00 | Multiple | 60 days |
| Non-Immigrant | 80.00 | Single | 3 months |
| Non-Immigrant | 200.00 | Multiple | 12 months |
| Transit | 35.00 |
Additional Notes
- Allow (2) two extra days for GC Visa Office to process your application.
- For Long Term/Work Visa and Children under 18, Contact GC Visa Office.
- Please note that Embassies/Country Representative Offices change the requirements on a regular basis without notifying us.
- There is a GC surcharge for our services.
Last updated: August 30, 2022