Thailand visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Thailand

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Thai Visa.

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date and must have one blank page for visa stamp.
  • A fully completed and signed Thailand visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm).
  • Travel document confirming the applicant purpose of visit 
  • Original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least $1,000 per person or $2,000 per family during the past 6 months.
  • A proof of financial sufficiency to sponsor themselves during the duration of stay.
  • A copy of travel itinerary.
  • A copy of return flight ticket to prove the applicant of returning back to his/her home country.

Thailand Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Thailand

The tourism industry is a major industry in Thailand. The industry is promoted using the slogans “Amazing Thailand” and “Discover Thailand”. Foreigners in Thailand pick Bangkok as their go-to destination for its historical, natural, and cultural sites in its surroundings. The capital, Bangkok, also has beaches, islands, trekking destinations, minority ethnic groups, and forested mountains all of which combine to act as a magnet for tourists. Thailand is also known to have what is considered by many to be the largest market in the world, the Chatuchak Weekend Market. Foreigners in the country also enjoy taking courses ranging from Thai cooking to Buddhism and Thai massage. Other attractions in the country include archeological sites, museums, palaces, Buddhist temples, and several World Heritage sites.
 
The tourism industry has greatly impacted the Thai economy in recent times by contributing to the country’s GDP and the creation of a lot of jobs for locals. This has only been made possible by the influx of tourists in the country. It is expected that the outstanding performance of the tourism industry will continue for years to come.
 
Foreigners visiting Thailand with back-to-back visas are assumed to be doing illegal activities in Thailand and are likely to be questioned.
 
Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and South Korea do not require a visa to visit Thailand for stays of no more than 90 days. Citizens of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days.

Types of Thailand Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 7 working days 60 days
Student visa 7 working days till the end of study

General Requirements for Thailand Visa

  • A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date and must have one blank page for visa stamp.
  • A fully completed and signed Thailand visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm).
  • Travel document confirming the applicant purpose of visit 
  • Original bank statement of the applicant showing a balance of at least $1,000 per person or $2,000 per family during the past 6 months.
  • A proof of financial sufficiency to sponsor themselves during the duration of stay.
  • A copy of travel itinerary.
  • A copy of return flight ticket to prove the applicant of returning back to his/her home country.
Thailand Tourist visa Thailand Student visa

Thailand Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • For the purpose of sightseeing, personal enlightenment, recreation, and relaxation  a tourist visa is needed.
  • You can  seek medical treatment on this visa.  
  • A  passport valid for at least 6 months after the intended departure date. It is also recommended that your valid passport have at least one remaining unused pages for any necessary entry and exit stamps that may be issued.
  • One passport-sized (4 x 6 cm) photograph is needed during the visa processing.
  • The Thailand tourist visa is divided into two types;
  • Single-entry tourist visa is a valid for 90 days. With this visa, you will be given an initial 60 days in Thailand starting from your date of entry, but you can extend for another 30 days.
  • Multiple-entry tourist visa is valid for six months. With this visa, you can exit and enter Thailand as many times as you would like during the visa’s six-month validity. Since you are allowed to come and go as many times as you would like, you can get a total of 270 days on the visa.
  • The  tourist visa is valid  from 90 days to 180 days. If you arrived in Thailand through an international airport, you will be stamped a 30 or 60-day permission of stay. Generally, the amount of time you can stay in Thailand on a tourist visa depends on which type of visa you have, but you will get either 30, 60, or 90 days before extensions. 
  • However, the tourist visa can also be extended if you wish or need to stay longer in Thailand. You will have to file an application for an extension of stay at the Office of Immigration Bureau in Thailand. 
  •  Applicants are to have at least 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family. 
  • Currency exchanges are available near the Visa on Arrival sections in the airports. No ATMs are available, so make sure you have THB or at least some form of major currency such as Dollars or Euros on you.
  • You are to provide your certificate of vaccination for these types of sickness; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, and meningitis during the your visa processing. 
  • Holders of this visa travelling with their life partners are not to show public affection in Thailand. It is greatly frowned on.
  • Aside from proof of funds, if you are applying for a visa on arrival, you will have to show proof of onward travel; for example, a plane ticket dated no later than 15 days from your date of entry into Thailand.
  • You are to take  tuk-tuks during the day and taxis at night. Taxis are more comfortable, but tuk-tuks give you a better view.
  • Gambling is not allowed on certain days.
  • Travelers are to dress decently when going to religious places.
  • The BTS (Subway) and MRT (Light Rail) are cheap, convenient, and fast.
  • Hotels cost $100 a night.

Thailand Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Those who intend to study to study in one of the institutions of learning in Thailand are eligible applicants for this visa.
  • The visa can be called an education visa.
  • With this visa, you can attend training sessions, cooking classes, martial arts classes, participate in projects or seminars, or study as a foreign Buddhist monk.
  • Foreign students can undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or a specialist.
  • The Thailand student visa  has  two  categories;
  • Single-entry visa allows applicants to gain entry into Thailand for a period of 3 months.
  • Multiple-entry visa allows applicants to gain entry into multiple entries and is valid for one year.
  • A letter of acceptance  from the academic institution you have been accepted to is to be submitted to the Embassy. 
  • Certificates and transcripts of previously attended institutions by the applicants of this visa.
  • Foreign students are allowed to work part-time for a period of up to 20-hours per week when school is in session and full-time when school is on break.
  • Qualified applicants can obtain an additional one-year stay permit counting from the date of entry in the country pertaining to the Office of the Immigration Bureau’s regulation on the extension of stay.
  •  Students should have 15,000 – 25,000 Baht monthly. (Equivalent to 390 – 650 Euros) to cover their expenses while in Russia.

Thailand Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

40.00 (USD)

Student visa

100.00 (USD)

Thailand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea

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Thailand currently does not maintain an embassy in Eritrea. Citizens of Eritrea are advised to use the Embassy nearest to them for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thailand's climate like?

The Thailand climate is influenced by monsoon winds. Between May and October, the weather  is warm and moist. While between October till February, the weather is cold and dry. 

What is the time difference from Thailand to Eritrea?

Thailand is four hours ahead of Eritrea.

What language is spoken in Thailand?

Thai is the official language spoken in Thailand.