The summer of 2014 was hot for Thailand in every way. The country’s regime change changed the visa regime set for visiting the country. There were many promises and proposals, but they all turned out to be just words (I heard that the authorities wanted to come up with a visa giving the right to reside in the country to owners of real estate in Thailand). To date, some changes have been made, which will be described below and will be useful to those who wish to visit this Asian country. For now, the changes have only affected tourist and student visas, as well as visa-ran ban. Another article about getting a visa to Thailand.
Tourist Visa
According to the new regulations, a Tourist Visa to Thailand is issued exclusively for tourist purposes. It can be obtained only in the absence of other long-term visas of the country in the passport. With a tourist visa one can enter the country once a year. With a tourist visa you can carefree organize wintering in Thailand.
Student Visa
For students, student visa to Thailand is also obtained under modified rules. Under the previous regulations, the initial visa for studying in the country was opened for 15 months and all subsequent visas were opened for 1 year. Now all student visas are opened for 1 year. At the same time, it requires appropriate renewal after every 90 days. It should be noted that the training in Thailand is now strictly monitored, so no one is allowed with a student visa to travel around the country. Under no circumstances should you miss the deadline for renewal, because otherwise you will be charged overstay.
Overstay is a fine that is imposed on a foreigner when they are in Thailand after their visa has expired. For each day the penalty is about $14. Regular violations of this provision may result in a ban on visiting the country for some time.
In addition, changes have been made to the procedure for extending a student visa. In order to extend the visa, the student must leave the country. Those living in the central, eastern and northern regions of Thailand can go to Laos and extend their visa there. In the south of the country it is easier to go to Malaysia (what do you think is better for your vacation, Malaysia or Thailand?) Residents of our country can apply for a student visa in the capital before leaving for Thailand.
Reentry
The Thai authorities have abolished (they say this point is no longer relevant) the multiple-entry rientry. The new rules provide for the issuance of a rientry for one trip out of the country, after which it is burned as used. The one-time stamp is valid for the period that lasts from the time it is issued until it is renewed at the immigration office for the student visa.
Reentry was a special stamp in the passport that maintained the validity of the visa received when leaving the country. This stamp was valid for 1 year, allowing one to leave the country many times during that period.
The Thai authorities have officially and officially issued a visa.
The Thai authorities officially warn that having a large number of reentry stamps in a student’s passport will be considered academic evasion and ignoring the established rules for obtaining a visa. This can lead to unpleasant consequences, so if you want to go home or visit other countries for a while it is necessary at the place of study to get a student card and statement. With these documents you can confirm your stay in the country. You should also prepare 20 thousand baht, which will confirm the necessary level of wealth.
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