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Living in Phuket

To stay in Thailand for a month, you only need a passport. If you are staying longer than a month, get a three-month tourist visa before departure.

The Government of Thailand maintains a very friendly attitude towards tourism, so obtaining documents for staying in the Kingdom can be done quickly.

Important

Russian citizens do not require a visa if they visit the country exclusively for tourism and their stay does not exceed 30 days.
For stays longer than 30 days or for non-tourism purposes, a visa is required. Children under 14 years old do not require a visa.
The most important document is the passport. It must be clean and not wrinkled. Yes, otherwise entry may be denied. And of course, it must be valid for at least 6 months after the trip.

Options for staying in Thailand

30-day stamp

Stamped on entry into the country. It can be extended locally for 7 days at the immigration office.

Single-entry visa

Allows a 60-day stay with a stamp in the passport. The visa can be extended locally for another 30 days. Total 90 days.

Double-entry visa

Allows a 60-day stay per entry with a stamp in the passport. After the first 60+30 days, you must leave the country and re-enter for another 60 days with a possible 30-day extension.

One-year student visa

Issued based on study, e.g., Thai language courses. Maximum visa term is one year, with renewal every 3 months. Travel outside the Kingdom during study is possible but with conditions.

One-year retirement visa

Issued to persons over 50 years old, with at least 800,000 THB in a Thai bank account. The funds must be held for at least 60 days before applying. Renewal every 3 months is required.

Business visa

Issued based on actual business in the Kingdom. Given when opening a company and investing funds in Thailand.

Visa processing and validity

Visa is processed within three working days.
Consular fees apply to all applicants including minors.
Documents can be submitted personally or via a trusted person with a notarized power of attorney.
Visa validity can be three or six months. For extension, foreigners must contact the Immigration Bureau in Bangkok at Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road.
Overstaying results in fines, possible imprisonment, and blacklisting if the overstay is significant.

Required documents for entry and visa processing

Adults:

Passport valid at least 6 months after the trip
Copy of passport main page
Two color photos 3x4 cm
Completed immigration card
Work certificate stating position and salary
Bank statement (notarized English translation) or traveler’s checks approx. 700 USD per person
Return tickets

Adults without permanent income:

Same documents as above
Sponsorship letter from a relative/sponsor with work certificate and passport copy of sponsor

Families with minor children:

Same adult documents
Copy of children’s birth certificates
Bank statement approx. 700 USD per person or 1400 USD per family per month

Pensioners:

Same adult documents
Copy of pension certificate
Bank statement approx. 700 USD per person per month

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