Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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WHO can apply for the e-Visa with the Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest?
  • A person currently residing (NOT VISITING) in the following countries regardless of their nationality [proof of residency is required]:
    • Hungary
    • Croatia
    • Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • Montenegro
    • Kosovo
  • Nationals of the listed countries who are currently in Thailand or outside of the listed countries CANNOT apply for e-Visa with the Embassy. They must first return to the listed countries before applying.
  • Those who are already in Thailand and wish to extend their stay beyond the permitted period (granted by immigration officer upon their arrival in Thailand), please contact the local Immigration Office in Thailand.

IMPORTANT:

  • Thai e-Visa is for entering Thailand. It is therefore issued to those who are outside of Thailand and will visit Thailand. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are already in Thailand during the visa process.
  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Budapest has the authority to provide visa service only to those who are in the listed countries for the entire visa process. Therefore, your visa application will be rejected if you are outside of the listed countries.
WHAT TYPES of e-Visas are available?
  • All types of e-visas, EXCEPT:
    • Non-Immigrant visa type “O-X“ (Long Stay)
  • The e-Visa system will help you decide an appropriate type of visa to apply for based on your purpose of visit. This includes the number of entries (single or multiple) as well.
  • More information on e-Visa categories and required documents.
Is it possible to visit the Embassy in Budapest in person to apply for a visa instead of doing it online?
  • Unfortunately, NO. Every applicant must apply for a visa through this e-Visa system: thaievisa.go.th
  • For inquiries, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at +36 1 438 4020. In-person inquiries are NOT available in all cases.
Do I need to visit the Embassy at all for my visa OR send my passport to the Embassy?
  • NO and NO, except those who are invited for an interview.
  • Once approved, your e-Visa will be sent to the email you provided in your application.
  • IMPORTANT
    • Please make sure to provide the correct email address.
    • It is requested to print out your e-visa and keep it with you while travelling.
How do I pay the application processing fee (visa fee)?
  • Applicants are required to pay the application processing fee (visa fee) online through the e-Visa System. Successful payment is required to complete the application process.
  • The system accepts payment by debit or credit (VISA & Master Card) cards.
  • If the payment is successful, the application status will show “processing”, and the applicants will be able to download a payment receipt.
  • If the payment is unsuccessful, there will be a notification stating that the “payment has failed or been cancelled”. Please make payment using a different card.
  • IMPORTANT
    • Once payment has been made, the application processing fee (visa fee) CANNOT be refunded if the application is cancelled or rejected.
HOW LONG is the processing time? & WHEN should I apply for an e-Visa?
  • The processing time is expected to take 5-15 working days. All required documents must be submitted correctly in order for us to process the visa within this timeframe. Failure to submit requested documents will result in a longer application time.
  • You must apply for an e-Visa at least 2 weeks before your intended date of arrival, BUT no longer than 2 months, as most visas have 60-90 days validity starting from the date of issuance.
  • Applications by certain nationals can take up to 3 months to complete the process.
  • All visa applications submitted more than 90 days prior to the intended date of arrival in Thailand, as specified by applicants in the applications, will be rejected or cancelled.
HOW do I apply for an e-Visa?
  • Go to https://thaievisa.go.th
  • Create an account
    • Verification link will be sent via email.
    • Your account can be used to apply for an e-Visa for yourself and your family members (up to 10 persons at a time)
    • Your account can also be used for future visa applications.
  • Apply for a new visa
    • Check your eligibility & choose visa category
    • Upload biodata page of passport and a pass photo taken within the last 6 months (JPG/JPEG format, size not exceeding 3 MB)
    • Enter personal information and travel information
    • Upload supporting documents
    • Pay application processing fee (visa fee) online
  • Check the status of your application
    • You can track the status of your application in the e-Visa system by logging into your account.
    • You can also withdraw your application but the fee, once paid, will NOT be refunded.

 

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE from the Embassy

The Embassy urges all applicants to thoroughly read through the e-Visa System user's manual or watch the user's manual video clips prior to starting the application process and to exercise caution in completing their applications to avoid any possible mistakes, which could lead to cancellation or rejection of the applications. Application processing fee (visa fee) CANNOT be refunded in either case.

See: Common Mistakes which could lead to REJECTION of your e-Visa application