The visa process for Thailand was pretty much the opposite of the India visa process. As scary, intense, and stressful as that was, getting a visa for Thailand literally took 2 seconds. I was worried that I didn’t do everything or didn’t have all the forms because they asked for so little.
The application was one page, front side only, and I was able to fill both mine and Dave’s out in just a few minutes. They didn’t ask for any proof of address, proof on onward travel… Nothing. Just 2 passport photos, the application, and $80 per person for the fee.
If you’re going to Thailand for 30 days or less, you don’t even need a visa. But, we wanted to make sure that we would be all set, so we got a 60 day tourist visa with 2 entries (if you only get one entry, it’s half the price).
I got to the consulate, there was no line and I was in and out in 5 minutes. I can pick up our visas tomorrow and then we’ll be all set.
Piece of cake! Thailand, here we come!
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Haha – this says so much about what to expect in the respective countries. India is amazing, but it definitely is not easy to get things done there – lotta commotion (but not scary at all – people are so friendly)…and Thailand, well your experience pretty much sums it up! It’s soooo chilled out there…. 🙂
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I’ve never been to either but am so excited to check both out. From everything I’ve heard about Thailand and the people there, it is so chill and everyone is so friendly. Definitely got that vibe at the visa office too. Even the Thai people working there were so nice!
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It is sooo chill. Just watch out for the tuk tuk drivers! They definitely see tourists as an easy mark! Have a coconut shake for me please when you get there! Sooo good!!! 🙂
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Thanks Shelley! We will!
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