Visa
Visa Information
All tourists traveling to Phuket and anywhere in Thailand must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their intended length of stay (Retirement visa requires at least 18 months validity). Thailand has over 30 International Immigration Check points, though most visitors to Phuket will clear immigration either at Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi International Airport) or Phuket International Airport. For full list of international check points please see http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/123/15393-Visa-on-Arrival.html for contact information.
For many tourists it is not necessary to
apply for a visa beforehand if you come from a
country that is eligible for a Visa Exemption
and are not going to be in the country for more
than 30 days. Other tourists may be able to
apply for a Visa on Arrival, which costs 1,000
baht and is valid for 15 days. For everyone
else, and for those wishing to stay longer in
the country for purposes of tourism or leisure
should apply for a 60-day Tourist Visa from the
Royal Thai Embassy or consulate in the country
where you reside.
(If you are coming to Phuket to work or you wish
to take up residence please see
non-immigrant visa).
For more details, please visit
https://www.phuket.net/visit-phuket/about/tips/passport-visa/
Invitation Letters
- The invitation letter will be issued after the successful registration.
- Your name must be listed exactly as it appears on your passport. Any differences between the name on your passport and the name on your invitation letter or other documentation could lead to a delay and/or denial of your visa.
- Please note WCSE Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference are not authorized to assist with the VISA process beyond providing the Notification of Invitation Letter issued by WCSE Conferences and conference Committee Board. Should your application be denied, WCSE Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will WCSE Conferences and the organizing committee of the conference engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant. The registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of individual being denied.
- It takes around one month for the Embassy to process the VISA application, please register as early as you can to make sure you have enough time.
