Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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I am a Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?
What is the longest time I can stay in Thailand? And what kind of visa do I need?
How long does the Consulate take to process a visa?
Where is the Consulate located?
What are your hours of operation?
I live outside Vancouver - do I have to apply for a visa in person?
What if I have a one way ticket to go to Thailand? Do I need a visa?
I am a Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?
Holders of regular Canadian passports are not required to obtain a visa before entering Thailand as long as they are entering Thailand for tourism purposes, and the length of the stay in Thailand is in accordance with the following guidelines:
Canadian passport holders arriving by air for tourism purposes may enter Thailand for up to 30 days without requiring a visa.
Canadian passport holders arriving overland from neighbouring countries for tourism purposes may enter Thailand for up to 15 days without requiring a visa.
In addition, you must have: a valid passport in good condition (with at least 6-months validity and empty visa pages), proof of confirmed air tickets confirming the 30 days-or-less stay in Thailand, no criminal history in Thailand, and at least $200 per person or $400 per family. Extension of stay will not be granted.
N.B. Those holding travel documents for aliens (i.e. an alien passport or C.I.) have to apply for visa
What is the longest time I can stay in Thailand? And what kind of visa do I need?
The tourist visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 60 days for each entry into the country. If you wish to stay in Thailand longer than the authorized 60 days without leaving the country, you can apply for an extension at an immigration office in Thailand. A visa extension typically allows you to stay 10 to 30 days longer. However, the length of your extended stay is at the descretion of the immigration office in Thailand.
You can also apply for a double or triple-entry tourist visa at our Consulate. A double entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a total of 4 months, and a triple-entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for up to 6 months. However, each entry permit is only valid for 2 months. Accordingly, you must leave Thailand every 2 months and re-enter the country. Your return to the country (which can be the same day as your exit) will subsequently activate your next tourist visa, which is then valid for up to two months.
For both double and triple-entry visas, you must use the last visa within six months from the date of the first visa's issue. For example, if your original double/triple entry visa was issued on 1 January, you must use all entries of your visa by 30 June of the same year.
How long does the Consulate take to process a visa?
For Canadian, US, and UK passport holders, visa applications take one day to process and the visa will be ready for pick up the following morning. For other nationalities, please check with the Consulate.
Where is the Consulate located?
We are located at 1040 Burrard Street in the Wall Centre complex at the corner of Burrard and Helmcken streets. See map:
What are your hours of operation?
Visa drop-off and pick-up is between 9:30a.m. and 12:30p.m. Monday-Friday.
All other consular services are available from 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and again from 1:30p.m. to 5:00p.m. or by appointment.
I live outside Vancouver - do I have to apply for a visa in person?
If it is inconvenient to apply in person, you can mail your application to our office. Please ensure that you include the following in your application package a completed visa application form, passport, one passport-sized picture,a money order in the correct amount, and a prepaid return postage envelope with a return address.
This information is only valid for applicants with Canadian passports. Other passport holders should check the visa section of this website.
What if I have a one way ticket to go to Thailand? Do I need a visa?
Yes, you must apply for a visa before going to Thailand.
