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Business Travel Requirements for an Thailand Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Mandatory Arrival Card

    All travellers to Thailand are required to apply for the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days prior to arrival, including the day of arrival. The TDAC can be applied here free of charge.

    The following categories are not required to submit TDAC:

    • Travellers holding a Border Pass
    • Travellers transiting Thailand without leaving the transit area
  2. Visa May Not Be Required

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days. The traveller must:
    • Hold a passport valid for the duration of intended stay with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of a confirmed onward/return flight
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
  3. Copy of Passport

    Provide a clear colour copy of your passport identification page which must be valid at least six months beyond entry date.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  4. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of UK residency. This must be shown as a copy of the GOV.UK share code which can be obtained here.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  5. Photograph

    One digital passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

    • Have a white background
    • Be taken with no glasses being worn
    • Be taken within the last six months
    • Be uploaded into a jpg file

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload your digital image securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  6. Business Introduction Letter

    A letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. This letter must:

    • Be addressed to the Embassy
    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the name and passport details of the applicant
    • Specify the purpose of journey
    • Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
    • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
    • Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
    • Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  7. Employer ID

    A copy of the passport of the person who signed the Business Introduction Letter

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  8. Letter of Invitation

    A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

    • Be on company letterhead paper
    • Include the name of the applicant
    • Include the full local address and phone number of the company or organization you will be visiting
    • Specify the number of entries and desired validity of the visa you are requesting
    • State the purpose of journey
    • Bear the signature of the inviting party

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  9. Proof of Financial Means

    Evidence of available funds. This must be provided through the following document:

    • A copy of the applicant's last three bank statements

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  10. Visa Application Form

    Complete the enclosed Thailand Application Form.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  11. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Thailand Visa for UK Citizens

  1. Mandatory Arrival Card

    All travellers to Thailand are required to apply for the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days prior to arrival, including the day of arrival. The TDAC can be applied here free of charge.

    The following categories are not required to submit TDAC:

    • Travellers holding a Border Pass
    • Travellers transiting Thailand without leaving the transit area
  2. Visa May Not Be Required

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to 30 days. The traveller must:
    • Hold a passport valid for the duration of intended stay with one blank visa page
    • Hold proof of a confirmed onward/return flight
    • Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
  3. Copy of Passport

    Provide a clear colour copy of your passport identification page which must be valid at least six months beyond entry date.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  4. Proof of Residency

    Evidence of UK residency. This must be shown as a copy of the GOV.UK share code which can be obtained here.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  5. Photograph

    One digital passport sized colour photograph. The photograph must:

    • Have a white background
    • Be taken with no glasses being worn
    • Be taken within the last six months
    • Be uploaded into a jpg file

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload your digital image securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

    Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

    • A copy of the hotel confirmation showing applicant's name
    • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel


    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please upload securely at https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  7. Proof of Financial Means

    This must be provided as the applicant's latest bank statement showing sufficient funds for the entire stay.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  8. Proof of Address

    This must be shown as a copy of a current utility bill or council tax bill

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  9. Proof of Identity

    This must be provided as a photograph of the applicant holding the information page of the passport.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  10. Declaration Form

    One fully completed and signed Declaration Form which can be found in the pack.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  11. Proof of Health Insurance

    Applicants must provide proof of health insurance showing a minimum medical coverage of USD 100,000 and stating the coverage of COVID-19. This must also be presented on arrival.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  12. Visa Application Form

    Complete the enclosed Thailand Application Form.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  13. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

    Provide the VisaCentral Order Form included in this kit.

  14. Recent International Travels

    Applicants who have travelled internationally in the past 12 months must provide copies of the passport pages containing the entry & exit stamps if applicable.

    Once you have placed your order with VisaCentral, please securely upload to https://visacentral.co.uk/upload-forms?service=evisas

  15. Health Declaration Form

    Travellers must provide a Health Certificate on arrival issued 72 hours prior to the travel date and stating that they are not infected with COVID-19.

    VisaCentral can assist with obtaining your COVID-19 test. Select the COVID-19 Testing service when completing your online order and an expert at VisaCentral will organize the exact COVID test your destination requires.

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