Thailand update
Well it has been over a year since my last visit to Thailand as the pandemic has closed the borders for foreigners. For me to get into Thailand I would have to do the following even though I have been vaccinated.
Effective from 27 September 2021, the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. will start implementing new e-Visa service, “Stickerless e-Visa”. Please note that it is no longer required for applicant to submit his/her passport and original supporting documents via mail to the Royal Thai Embassy.
After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to applicants. It is kindly requested to print a copy of the confirmation e-mail to present to airline and Thai Immigration officials to carry out checks when traveling to Thailand.
Date/Time (Washington D.C. time) | Procedures |
September 17, 2021 | Last day to receive e-Visa application with visa sticker via Thailand e-Visa system |
September 18-22, 2021 | Pending applications with complete documents in Thailand e-Visa system will be considered for approval. |
September 23, 2021 | Last day to approve and issue e-Visa sticker |
September 23, 2021 at 07.00 am – September 26, 2021 at 07.00 pm | Due to system upgrade for the launch of the new online platform, the e-Visa service will be temporarily unavailable |
September 27, 2021 | Full operation on e-Visa stickerless system. |
For further information and inquiries, please contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington D.C.
at 202 640 5658 or email visa@thaiembdc.org.
