This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes :
"TS"
- to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country and a person with transit time over 12 hrs at the airport
"S"
- to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.) ***
*** Those who are scheduled to stay in the Kingdom longer than one month, Non-Immigrant Visa category “O” can be issued to them
"C"
- the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom
2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Visa application form completely filled out
- Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months + 1 copy of passport
- Two recent (4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant
- Copy of evidence of travel to/from Thailand (confirmed air ticket paid in full/booking)
- Evidence of hotel / accommodation booking
- Evidence of adequate finance
- International Health Certificate on Yellow Fever vaccination + 1 copy
- Medical Certificate (Un certificat medical attestant l'absence de toutes maladies infectieuses)
"S"
- Letter of invitation stating the application's participation in sports activities in the Kingdom
Consular officers reserve the rights to request additional documents as deemed necessary.
Applicants are required to apply for a visa in person.
3. VISA FEE
18,000 FCFA per entry (Visa fee may be changed without prior notice)
4. VALIDITY OF A VISA
The validity of a visa is three months.
5. PERIOD OF STAY
This visa will permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding 30 days.
6. 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 Government Center B, Chaengwattana Soi 7, Laksi, Bangkok 10210, Tel: +662-141-9889 or at 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.
7. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Nationals of certain countries are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy in their home/residence country or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy to find out where they may apply for a visa to Thailand before departure.