I am a Canadian citizen. Do I need a visa to go to Thailand?  

Canadian tourists are permitted to stay in Thailand for no longer than 30 days without a visa. You must present your Canadian passport and a return ticket confirmation to the immigration officer upon your arrival at the Bangkok International Airport. Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months and that the departuture date as appears on your return ticket is no longer than 1 months from the date of arrival.
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 Thaiand for 60 days for each entry. If you want 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 ultimately rests with the decision of the immigration office in Thailand.

You can also apply for a double entry or triple entry tourist visa at our Consulate. A double entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a total of 4 months; however, each entry permits you to stay in Thailand for 2 months. This means that you must leave Thailand every 2 months. Your return to to the country (which can be on the same day as when you leave the country) will subsequently activate your next entry.

A triple entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for a total of 6 months or 2 months per entry. You must activate your visa entry every 2 months by leaving and returning into Thailand (same as double entry visa).

For double entry and triple entry visas you have to use the last entry of your visa within six months from the date of issue. For example, if your double/triple entry visa was issued on 1 January 2004, you must use all entries of your visa by 30 June 2004.

How long does the Consulate take to process a visa?

For Canadian, US, and UK passports, visa application takes one day to process and the visa will be ready for pick up the following morning. For other nationality passports, please check with the Consulate or visit our website at www.thaicongenvancouver.org for more information.

Where is the Consulate located?
       
We are located at 1040 Burrard Street in the Wall Center compound at the corner of Burrard and Helmcken street.
         
     
What are your hours of operation?

9.30am - 12.30pm- visa drop off and pick up.

9:30am- 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 5.00pm- consular services by appointment.

I'm living in Victoria (or other cities), do I have to apply for a visa in person?

You do not need to apply in person. You can mail your application to our office. Please ensure that you include the following.

  • A completed visa application form, passport, one passport-size picture,a money order in the correct amount, and a prepaid Post envelope with return address.
  • Visa application takes one day to process, after which your passport will be mailed back to you in the provided prepaid envelope.

Remark: The above information is only valid for applicants with Canadian passports. For further information, please 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, in this case you must apply for a visa before going to the country.