Royal Thai Embassy (PhnomPenh, Cambodia)

Royal Thai Embassy No.196 Preah Norodom Boulevard,
Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh

Tel. (855) 23 726 306 - 8 (Auto Line)

Fax. (855) 23 726 303

E-mail : thaipnp@mfa.go.th
Website : http://www.thaiembassy.org/phnompenh

Office Hours :Monday - Friday 08.30–12.00 hrs. and 14.00–17.00 hrs.
Visa and Consular section : 08.30–11.00 hrs. (Submission Time)
15.00-16.30 hrs (Collection Time)

The Chancery of the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh  

The present chancellery of the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh stands as the first office building owned by the Royal Thai Government after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two Kingdoms in 1950.  In 1991, the Cabinet of the Royal Government of Thailand approved a plan to build a chancellery and a residence of the Thai Ambassador to Cambodia in Phnom Penh.  A year later, the site of the Embassy was designated on the Norodom Boulevard after the Royal Thai Government acquired two adjacent plots of land totaling about 2 hectares (or approximately 4.5 acres), one of which was outright purchased from private owners through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, while the other was reciprocated by the Royal Government of Cambodia in exchange for the premises of the Royal Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok.    

The year 1998 marked another chapter in the history of the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, as the construction of buildings in the Embassy’s compound began.  A year earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand had selected the design of the Embassy’s buildings by a Thai architectural firm, Nond-Trungjai Architects and Planners, as a winner and subsequently commissioned another Thai firm, Nopawong Construction, to oversee building construction, interior decoration, facility system setup and landscape gardening.  On the budget of about 7.5 $US million, all these works were finished in May 2000 when all the Embassy’s officials and local staff have moved in to work at the new chancellery of the Royal Thai Embassy. 

Being the office of every Thai public agency in Cambodia, e.g. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Royal Thai Army, etc., the chancellery of the Royal Thai Embassy is intended to bring all these officials to work under one roof.  The underlying idea is not only to reduce the cost of operation through shared facilities but also to encourage better coordination and cooperation through spatial proximity.  More satisfactorily, all these ideals and functions are being pursued in the chancellery, of which unique design takes Thai architectural form as an inspiration while never falling short of serving all functional prerequisites.  On the vast compound of the Royal Thai Embassy, therefore, the chancellery stands tall to testify not only to its tasks of promotion and enhancement of cooperation and relationship between the two kingdoms but also to its mission and goodwill to carry to the fullest the existing cordial relations as well as neighbourly traditional ties with the Government of Cambodia for the common benefits of the two nations and the two peoples.    

An Opening Remark Upon the Inauguration Ceremony of the Chancellery of the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh  

Thailand Visa Information : Issuance of Visa

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VISA ON ARRIVAL

1. Passport holders of 21 countries may apply for visas at the immigration checkpoints for the purpose of tourism for the period of not exceeding 15 days. 
2. The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly. 
3. The applicant must possess a passport with at least six-month validity and must present full paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since the date of entry. 
4. Visa on arrival is provided at 24 designated international checkpoints and applicants should produce the application form to which his/her recent photograph is attached. The application fee is currently 1,000 Baht. (until 31 August 2017)
5. Visitors who enter the Kingdom with Visa on Arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from travelling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau, Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. (662) 287-3127 or 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5

List of 21 countries are as follows

1. Andorra

2. Bhutan

3. Bulgaria

4. China

5. Cyprus

6. Ethiopia

7. Fiji (Start from 30 December 2016)

8. India

9. Kazakhstan

10. Latvia

11. Lithuania

12. Maldives

13. Malta

14.Mauritius

15. Papua New Guinea (Start from 30 December 2016)

16. Romania

17 .San Marino

18. Saudi Arabia

19. Taiwan

20 .Ukraine

21. Uzbekistan

List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints which provide facilities for issuance of visa on arrival

1. Suvarnabhumi Airport 
2. Don Muang International Airport , Bangkok 
3. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai 
4. Phuket International Airport , Phuket 
5. Hatyai International Airport , Songkhla 
6. U Tapao Airport , Rayong
7. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 
8. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 
9. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai
10. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala 
11. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkhla 
12. Samui Airport , Surat Thani 
13. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint 
14. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok 
15. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi 
16. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong 
17. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai 
18. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani 
19. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket 
20. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun 
21. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi 
22. Songkhla Harbour Immigration Checkpoint , Songkhla 
23. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai 
24. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani

 

TRANSIT VISA

REQUIREMENT

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes:

1.      To travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS") 

2.      To participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.)(category "S") ****** Those who are scheduled to stay in the Kingdom longer than one month , Non-Immigrant Visa category “O” can be issued to them

3.       The person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom (category "C")

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.       Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 4 x 6 cm.) 

2.       Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.       A copy of passport or travel document

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

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

6.       Visa of a third country in a passport or travel document

7.       Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom

8.       Other documents: as may be requested by Consular officers in addition to the documents above. Please note that Consular officers reserve the right to require additional documents, or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice. The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right not to accept any visa application whereby any required document is absent. If the above procedures are not completed, the official will not proceed with your application. **The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to reject any visa application with insufficient documents or if the reasons given are not fully supported. The visa fee is non-refundable**

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

35 USD per entry

PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA  

The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY 

Travelers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Thereford, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

 

THAILAND'S TOURIST VISA

TYPES OF TOURIST VISA AND VALIDITY

1.      Single-Entry Tourist Visa: valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum.

2.      Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (enforced on 13 Nov 2015): valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. The Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa holder may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa will only be granted to Cambodian nationals or those with proof of permanent residence in Cambodia.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.      Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 3.5x4.5 cm).

2.      Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.      A copy of passport or travel document

4.      Travel tickets in and out of Thailand

5.      Evidence of adequate finance

-          Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $1000 per person and $2000 per family

-          Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $8,000 per person (6 months of financial statements)

6.      Letter of Employment (compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)

7.      Evidence of accommodation booking (compulsory for Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa applicants)

8.      Other documents: as may be requested by Consular officers in addition to the documents above. Please note that Consular officers reserve the right to require additional documents, or an interview with the applicant, as deemed necessary, without prior notice. The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right not to accept any visa application whereby any required document is absent. If the above procedures are not completed, the official will not proceed with your application. **The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to reject any visa application with insufficient documents or if the reasons given are not fully supported. The visa fee is non-refundable**

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

1.      Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $40

2.      Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $200

PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA  

The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY 

Travellers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 60 days

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Thereford, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

 

NON-IMMIGRANT VISA-B

Note on the issuance of Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant B visas: The Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh can issue Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant B visas only to 

(1) Cambodian passport holders whose businesses are near the border with Thailand 
(2) Cambodian passport holders whose work requires them to frequently travel in and out of Thailand (invitation letter must indicate reasons for frequent travel) 

(3) Other passport holders must be the owner of the business (must have their name in the business registration). In the case where non-Cambodians and non-busines owners wish to obtain a Multiple Entry visa, they should demonstrate that they have already entered Thailand a number of times for business without any issues (ie. no overstaying or committing offences) and they should state clearly their planned dates of travel to Thailand in their invitation letter.

In all other cases, the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh can only issue Single Entry Non-Immigrant B visas. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.      Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 4x6 cm).

2.      Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.      A copy of passport or travel document

4.      Business-related Documents

4.1  In case of employment in Thailand

-     Invitation letter* from the employer in Thailand, indicating details of employment, including position, salary and length of contract (if any)

-     A copy of “Form WP3” which has been submitted by the applicant's potential employer to the Alien Occupational Control Division, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, Mit-Maitree Road, Din-Daeng District, Bangkok, Tel: +662-245-3209 (Japanese nationals are exempted from submitting this document, in accordance with JTEPA) or 

-     A copy of BOI letter

-     A copy of the company’s registration/business license

4.2  Additional requirements for special professions:

4.2.1        Teachers

-          Curriculum vitae/resume

-          Proof of no criminal records in English

-          A teaching license

4.2.2        Professional Sport Players

-          Evidence of previous overseas employment must be in English and certified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country or relevant authorities

-          Proof of no criminal/drug offence record issued by relevant authority of the country in which the applicants had a previous residency

4.3   In case of short-term business meetings

4.3.1        Documents from the company/organization in Thailand

-          Letter of invitation*, stating the objective and the period of the stay in Thailand

-          The company/organization’s registration documents**

4.3.2        Documents from the current employer in Cambodia

-          Letter from the current employer* of the applicant, confirming the current position, salary, and the objective of the visit to Thailand

-          The company/organization’s registration documents**

*All letters must be typed in the company’s letter head and signed by authorized person **Copies of company documents must be signed by authorized person and affixed the company seal

5.      Dependents

Applicant’s family members, namely; spouse, parents or children who are unmarried and under 20 years old, are eligible to apply for Non-Immigrant O-visa. Required documents are the same as required documents for Non-Immigrant B-visa plus marriage certificate and birth certificate.

6.      Other documents/interview procedure required by the Royal Thai Embassy

6.1  Applicants entering the Kingdom of Thailand for training at a company as part of an academic curriculum will require a letter from their respective university/academic institution stating that the training is a requirement under the student’s curriculum, in addition to the aforementioned documents. Under this category, the applicant will be issued with a Non-Immigrant ED-visa.

6.2  Consular officers reserve the rights to ask for additional documents as deemed necessary

6.3  Applicants may be required for interviews, if deemed necessary.

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

1.      Single-Entry Visa: $80

2.      Multiple-Entry Visa: $200

PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA  

Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months. Multiple-entry visas could also be valid for one year.         

PERIOD OF STAY 

The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau

ALL DOCUMENTS

Documents in languages other than Thai or English have to be translated into either Thai or English and notarised by notary organs or relevant diplomatic/consular missions.

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

 

Non-Immigrant Visa "B" -- To Conduct Business in Thailand

 REQUIREMENT

This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom to conduct business. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.      Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 4x6 cm).

2.       Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.       A copy of passport or travel document

4.      Letter from the applicant’s company indicating the applicant’s position, length of employment, salary and purpose of visit(s) to Thailand.

5.      Documents showing correspondence with business partners in Thailand.

6.      Documents of Company’s registration in Cambodia

7.      Evidence of financial status in the case where the applicant is self-employed.

8.      Letter of invitation from trading or associated partners/companies in Thailand.

9.      Corporate documents of associated partners/companies in Thailand such as                                      

-        business registration and business license

-        list of shareholders

-        company profile

-        details of business operation                                                                                        

Copies of company documents must be signed by the Board of Directors or authorised managing director and affix seal of company.

Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

1.      Single-Entry Tourist Visa: $80

2.      Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa: $200

PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA  

Single-entry and multiple-entry visas are valid for three months. 

PERIOD OF STAY 

The holders of this type of visa are initially granted a period of stay in the Kingdom not exceeding 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the Office of Immigration Bureau

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

 

Non-Immigrant Visa "B" -- To Teach in Thailand

REQUIREMENT

    This type of visa is issued to applicants who intend to take up employment as school teachers under university level in Thailand.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.      Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 4 x 6 cm.)

2.      Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.      A copy of passport or travel document

4.      Letter of acceptance from employing institute or school in Thailand.

5.      Letter of approval from government agencies such as the Office of the Private Education Commission, the Office of the Basic Education Commission.

6.      Evidence of educational qualification such as diplomas or teaching certificates.

7.      School license or business registration, list of shareholders and school profile.

8.      Applicant’s resume.       

9.      Police certificate verifying that applicant has no criminal record or equivalents or letter issued by authorised agencies in applicant’s country. 

 

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

 80 USD

PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA  
 The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF  STAY  

            Holder of this type of visa is entitled to stay in Thailand for a maximum period of 90 days.  He or she may apply for an extension of stay at the Office of the Immigration Bureau and may be granted such extension for a period of one year from the date of first entry into Thailand.

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS

1.      Upon entry into the Kingdom, applicant or his or her appointed representatives must apply for a work permit at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour in which the applicant will be obligated to pay income tax accordingly.  If the applicant’s associated company is located in the provinces, the applicant must apply at the Employment Office of that province.

2.      Applicant’s family members (i.e., spouse, parents and children who are unmarried and under 20 years old) are eligible to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa (category “O”) and will be allowed to stay for a period of 90 days but no longer than 1 year.

3.      Foreign citizens who hold a Transit Visa (“TS”) or Tourist Visa (“TR”) and wish to engage in business activities in Thailand may apply for a change of type of visa (e.g., from Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant Visa) at the Office of the Immigration Bureau Office located at Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889, www.immigration.go.th  The granting of change of type of visa and extension of stay is at the discretion of the immigration officer.

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

 

Non-Immigrant Visa "IB" -- Investment 

REQUIREMENT

This type of visa may be granted to applicants who wish to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1.      Visa Application form(s) and photograph(s): Completed and signed Visa Application form and recent photograph(s) (size 3.5x4.5 cm)

2.      Passport (valid for no less than 6 months) 

3.      A copy of passport or travel document

4.      Letter from Thailand's Board of Investment

VISA FEE (Cash only in US Dollars – Non-refundable)

80 USD  for Single per entry

 PROCESSING TIME

3 working days  ( i.e. apply on Monday morning and pick up on Wednesday afternoon)

VALIDITY OF A VISA       

The validity of a visa is three months.

PERIOD OF STAY 

Travellers coming to Thailand with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 90 days

EXTENSION OF STAY

Those who wish to stay longer or may wish to change their type of visa must file an application for permission at the Office of Immigration Bureau located on Government Complex Building B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel 0-2141-9889 http://www.immigration.go.th . The extension of stay as well as the change of certain type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration officer.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.

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