Thailand visa requirements for Gaboneses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gaboneses visiting Thailand

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


  • Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return, with a minimum of two blank pages
  • Two copies of the first and last page of your passport duly attested
  • A copy of confirmed travel itinerary showing travel details such as exit and entry dates to Thailand.
  • Two visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
  • 2 recent passport-size colour photographs taken against a white background.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Thailand.
  • Receipt showing proof that the visa application fee has been paid is required.
  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Thailand is required.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay is required.
  • A copy of return travel tickets to Gabon is required.
  • An issued police report from the local police department in Gabon showing that the applicant has no history of criminal activities in Gabon.
  • Applicants are not required to overstay the required duration of stay in Thailand.
  • Applicants who wish to extend visa should submit an application at the office of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Thailand.

Thailand Visa for Gaboneses

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 business days 30 days
Business visa 7 business days 30 days

General Requirements for Thailand Visa


  • Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return, with a minimum of two blank pages
  • Two copies of the first and last page of your passport duly attested
  • A copy of confirmed travel itinerary showing travel details such as exit and entry dates to Thailand.
  • Two visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant
  • 2 recent passport-size colour photographs taken against a white background.
  • Travel itinerary showing travel details including dates of entry and exit from Thailand.
  • Receipt showing proof that the visa application fee has been paid is required.
  • Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations for the whole duration of stay in Thailand is required.
  • A copy of the original bank statement of the last three months showing proof of sufficient funds for the entire duration of stay is required.
  • A copy of return travel tickets to Gabon is required.
  • An issued police report from the local police department in Gabon showing that the applicant has no history of criminal activities in Gabon.
  • Applicants are not required to overstay the required duration of stay in Thailand.
  • Applicants who wish to extend visa should submit an application at the office of the Ministry of Foreign affairs in Thailand.

Thailand Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

1000.00 (THB)

Business visa

1000.00 (THB)

Thailand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gabon


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There is currently no Embassy of Thailand in Gabon, however, applicants can apply at the neighboring country of Gabon.

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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the official language of Thialand?

The sole official language of Thailand is Central Thai, a native language in Central (including the Bangkok Metropolitan Region), Southwestern and Eastern Thailand. Central Thai is a Kra-Dai language closely related to Lao, Shan, and numerous indigenous languages of southern China and northern Vietnam.


What is the most practiced religion in Thailand?

Buddhism in Thailand is largely of the Theravada school. Over 90% of Thailand's population adheres to such school, though Thai Buddhism is practised alongside Chinese indigenous religions by the large Thai Chinese population, and alongside Hinduism by the Thais.


What is the major currency used in Thailand?

Thai Baht is the official currency of the Kingdom of Thailand. It is divided into 100 satangs. The Baht is rated as one of the strongest currencies in Southeast Asia. The Bank of Thailand issues the currency.