What is needed on entry into Thailand?

You will need to go to the Visa on Arrival desk at the point of entry. You will need to present the following documentation at the immigration checkpoint:

• The completed application form (this can be acquired at the port of entry  or Click here and download TM88 form)
• Passport with at least a month’s validity remaining
• Recent passport-sized photograph (taken within the last 6 months)
• A return travel ticket showing you departure will be within 15 days of the arrival date
• Proof of temporary accommodation in Thailand (such as a hotel itinerary)
• Evidence of having sufficient funds (equivalent to 10,000 Baht for individuals or 20,000 Baht for families)
• Visa on Arrival Fee of 2,000 baht.

 Can the initial permitted stay be extended?

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.