Thailand visa requirements for Gambians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gambians visiting Thailand

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

  • A Gambian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Thailand Visa for Gambians

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 5-15 days 90 days
Business visa 5-15 days 90 days
Student visa 5-15 days 3 months- 1 year

General Requirements for Thailand Visa

  • A Gambian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white background.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country. 
  • Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover duration of entire stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Thailand Tourist visa Thailand Business visa Thailand Student visa

Thailand Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Gambians traveling to Thailand for the purposes of starting up or conducting business in the country can apply for the Thailand business visa.
  • The Thailand business visa can also serve the purpose of a work visa.
  • The Thailand business visa is valid for 90 days.
  • There are two types of Thailand business visa:
    • Single-entry visa - valid for 90 days.
    • Multiple-entry visa - valid for one year.
  • Applicants who have previously worked in Thailand must provide a copy of the Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour.
  • Applicants are required to submit a copy of the educational records of the applicant and letters of recommendation from the prior employers, identifying the job description and length of service time.
  • Thailand’s continuous economic progress can be attributed to the presence of sufficient infrastructure and an efficient workforce, backed by strong support from the government.
  • Thailand allows foreigners to start up business in their country without any problem.
  • Before starting a business in Thailand you must go through the following:
  • You must create a corporate name, and it must be approved within 30 days by the Business Development Office in the Ministry of Commerce.
  • A Memorandum of Association to be filed with the Business Development Office must include the name of the company that has been successfully reserved, the province where the company will be located, its business objectives, the capital to be registered, and the names of the seven promoters.
  • A statutory meeting must be set up. Within three months of the date of the Statutory Meeting, the directors must submit the application to establish the company. Company registration fees are 500 baht per 100,000 baht of registered capital. The minimum fee is 5,000 baht; the maximum is 250,000 baht.
  • Businesses are liable to income tax registration.
  • Applicants traveling for the purpose of attending a business meeting require the following documents:
  • A business letter written in your company’s letterhead is required.
  • Printed flight and hotel reservation under the applicant's name. It must show flights entering and exiting Thailand.
  • A copy of your bank statement is needed.
  • A photocopy of the applicant's most recent bank statement as proof of sufficient funds is required.

Thailand Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Thailand tourist visa is for Gambians traveling to the country for tourism purposes.
  • The big part of Thailand’s revenues is obtained from the tourism industry, making Thailand the tourism hub of the far-east.
  • There are two types of Thailand tourist visa:
  • Single-entry tourist visa. This visa is valid for three months. However, the permitted length of stay is 60 days.
  • Multiple-entry tourist visa. This visa is valid for six months.
  • Applicants are required to show proof of financial stability to cover their entire stay in Thailand. Applicants should 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 enough THB on you.
  • Vaccinations for the following are required;
    • Hepatitis A.
    • Hepatitis B.
    • Typhoid.
    • Cholera.
    • Yellow fever.
    • Japanese encephalitis.
    • Rabies.
    • Meningitis.
  • Thailand's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has placed restrictions on freedom of expression. Individuals—including foreigners—may be detained for publicly criticizing the NCPO or the monarchy, so be careful what you say.
  • Authorities are allowed to also restrict your movement and search you for concealed weapons.
  • Thais hold the monarchy in the highest regard. Making a critical or defamatory comment about the royal family is punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years per offense. As an example, purposely tearing Thai banknotes, which carry an image of the King, may be considered a lèse majesté offense.
  • Public affection is greatly frowned on, so if you are traveling with your life partner, take note.
  • It is not common in Thailand to shake hands to greet people. It’s just not how the Thai people do it. Instead of shaking hands, you can do the traditional Thai greeting called ‘wai’. All you have to do is put your palms together in front of your body and you just did a wai.

Thailand Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • The Thailand student visa allows Gambians to visit Thailand to study in one of the learning institutions in Thailand.
    • The Thailand student visa is also known as an education visa.
    • There are two types of Thailand student visa:
      • Single-entry visa - valid for 3 months.
      • Multiple-entry visa - valid for one year.
    • Applicants of this visa can attend training sessions, cooking classes, martial arts classes, participate in projects or seminars, or study as a foreign Buddhist monk.
    • The student visa also allows Gambians to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or a specialist.
    • A letter of acceptance from the academic institution you have been accepted to. The letter should be written on the institution's letterhead and should state the course you have been accepted to.
    • Certificates and transcripts of previously attended institutions by the applicants of this visa.
    • 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 show proof of financial stability. Students should have 15,000 – 25,000 Baht monthly. 

    Thailand Visa Fees

    Visa Type

    Sub Types

    Visa Fees

    Tourist visa

    2000.00 (THB)

    Business visa

    2000.00 (THB)

    Student visa

    2000.00 (THB)

    Thailand Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gambia

    Location

    Address

    Banjul

    Thai Honorary Consulate in Banjul, Gambia -- 1 Kairaba Avenue Castle oil LTD Building, 3rd Floor, Serrekunda Banjul Gambia.

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    (+220) 446 32 32

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What currency is used in Thailand?

    The Thai Baht (THB) is the official currency used in Thailand. While you can use U.S. dollars in some countries, they're not widely accepted in Thailand. You will need to exchange for the baht.

    How much money should I take to Thailand?

    Thai Law requires tourists to arrive with a minimum of 10,000 Baht per person or 20,000 Baht per family.

    What is the main religion in Thailand?

    Excluding the law that states the King must be Buddhist, there is no official Thailand religion, meaning all Thai people enjoy religious freedom. However, Buddhism is the most common Thailand religion with approximately 95% of the population following this Theravada religion.

    What is the main dish in Thailand?

    The main dish in Thailand is Pad thai (Thai-style fried noodles). The dish is also flavored with condiments such as fish sauce, dried shrimp, garlic or shallots, red chili, and palm sugar. Pad thai usually contains seafood – especially fresh shrimp, crab or squid – but some places serve it with chicken, beef or pork.

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