TRANSIT VISA

A Transit Visa may be issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes:

• to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of designation or to re-enter his/her own country.
• to participate in sports activities (sportsmen, sportswomen, etc.).
• the person in charge or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station or area in the Kingdom.

Visitors transiting at the airport for less than 12 hours, do not require a visa. However, stay is limited to the transit lounge in the airport only.

Required Documents

Whether applying in person or by post, applications for a Transit Visa must provide the following documents with the completed Visa Application Form:

1. One completed Visa Application Form
2. Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months from expected date of travel.
3. One passport size photograph (taken within last six months)
4. Photocopies of Bank Statement, travellers cheque, or other form of funds (credit cards are not acceptable) providing evidence of sufficient funds during period of stay in Thailand (at least PGK 1,500)
5. A visa to enter a third country in a passport or travel document.
6. Valid ticket to Thailand or confirmed itinerary.
7. Letter of invitation to participate in sports.

Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents or information, if necessary.

Validity of Visa

The validity of a Transit Visa is three months from the date of issue

Validity of Stay

A Transit visa is valid for a stay of 30 days. The permit to stay for this type of visa is solely at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at the Immigration Checkpoint.

Fee

Visa fee is PGK 80 per entry. Payment may be made either by cash or bank cheque (payable to Royal Thai Consulate-General). Visa fees are payable in local Kina currency and are subject to change without notice. Visa fees are charged to cover the cost of processing an application. If an application is refused, the fee is not refundable.

Notice About Visas

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT:
A visa does not guarantee entry into Thailand. It however simply indicates that your application has been reviewed by a consular officer and that he or she has determined you are eligible to enter the country for a specific purpose and permitted time. This visa allows you to travel to Thailand as far as the port of entry and ask the Immigration officer to allow you to enter the Kingdom. ONLY THE IMMGRATION OFFICER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO PERMIT YOU TO ENTER THAILAND AND TO DETERMINE THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY.