Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 The Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington announced an increase in visa fees for individuals from New Zealand intending to visit Thailand. The new fees will be effective from March 19 onwards. The announcement has caused concern among netizens on social media that there could be a possible visa fee increase for other nationalities. The embassy announced on its official website on February 23 that the visa fees would be raised in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and the exchange rate. The embassy also provided a document detailing the updated fees. For instance, the cost of a single-entry tourist visa will be NZ$300 (6,600 baht), while the multiple-entry tourist visa (with a six-month validity) will be NZ$1,000 (22,000 baht). In addition to the fee increase, the embassy informed citizens that it will cease accepting physical visa applications starting from March 19. Those wishing to travel to Thailand will need to apply for a visa online only. No other announcement on the visa fees has been made by other embassy offices. Following the clarification from the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington, these new fees apply only to citizens from New Zealand. However, there is a possibility that fees for visa applications from other countries may also rise. The Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington advised people planning to enter Thailand to stay updated on announcements from each embassy office. The Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, Chai Watchaong, shared that Thailand granted visa-free access to 60 countries in 2023 and plans to expand this to more countries in the future to boost Thai tourism. New Zealand is not included in the plan to stimulate tourism of the Thai government. Thailand recently approved permanent visa-free travel for Chinese nationals and extended a visa-free scheme for Kazakh nationals until August of this year to enhance Thai tourism. Tourists from China remain the country’s main target as the spokesperson mentioned that Thailand anticipates welcoming 8 million Chinese travellers this year and aims to increase the number of flights between the two countries to facilitate tourism. More visa news updates to follow. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Unsplash From discussion thread: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320861-new-visa-fees-beginning-on-19th-march-2024/ Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 4 6 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pouatchee Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 bageeeeezzzzz... who else but ruskies and chinese and indians do they want here? 7 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pouatchee Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Thailand anticipates welcoming 8 billion Chinese 8 billion? thats more than the world population. these numbers from the TaT? 3 1 42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunpin Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Smart move. It will definitely help to boost the tourism ... 555 1 30 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 What if a Kiwi applies in Australia?😁 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 1 minute ago, khunpin said: Smart move. It will definitely help to boost the tourism ... 555 how much tourism is coming out of NZ to Thailand? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 (edited) 22 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The embassy announced on its official website on February 23 that the visa fees would be raised in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and the exchange rate. The embassy also provided a document detailing the updated fees. So why will this not apply to ALL countries? And what has the exchange rate got to do with it, quote the price in THB and any moron potential visitor can work that out in his own currency. Edited February 27 by KannikaP 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 14 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: bageeeeezzzzz... who else but ruskies and chinese and indians do they want here? North African French arabs 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post itsari Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Accomodation rates should raise significantly when the 8 billion Chinese arrive. Big question, what is there next increase on immigration services going to be. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Did I miss something??? What's the current price❓ What's the percentage of the increase❓ 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elektrified Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 8 billion Chinese tourists? B.S. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Accidental Tourist Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Good that the world is full of pretty destination without paying such extortion entry fee; there a even destination where you can make a week holiday with this amount. Thailand definitely goodbye... 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Neeranam Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 I thought NZ had an agreement with Thailand so no visa was required for up to 90 days. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 3 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said: Did I miss something??? What's the current price❓ What's the percentage of the increase❓ Increase: 600% 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sambum Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 8 minutes ago, BestB said: how much tourism is coming out of NZ to Thailand? Probably going to be a lot less with this news! 3 1 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post animalmagic Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 8 minutes ago, BestB said: how much tourism is coming out of NZ to Thailand? None from March 19! 6 1 1 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1happykamper Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Sooooo.. Russian and Chinese tourists in.... Old expats... Just F O. If that's the case I'll start packing. Seriously... 6x?? That's doesn't seem... Sane. 555 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post McTavish Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Kiwi's can enter Visa-Exempt for 30 days. Seems like the Thai embassy in Wellington is simply moving to online Visa's and jacked fees to pay the webmaster, among others.😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0815 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 So that's why i meet so many Kazakhs everywhere. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gomangosteen Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said: Did I miss something??? What's the current price❓ What's the percentage of the increase❓ From the NZ Thai embassy site: Currently NZ $60 for SETV, and NZ $270 METV Proof of funds $2000 (44,000b) and $9000 (198,000b) respectively. SETV must have proof of outgoing flight not more than 60 days after intended arrival - bothersome for someone intending to apply for a 30 day extension. But still the option of 30 days visa-exempt. Minimal impact, more interesting is whether they intend to increase fees from other countries by a similar %. Edited February 27 by gomangosteen 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ironman1958 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Hey Thailand! You keep saying you want MORE people to visit! This IS NOT the way to do that 2 1 6 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluemoonpattaya Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 so the whole population of the world 8 billion, will be visiting Thailand according to TAT........🤣 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pdavies99 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 (edited) It looks like New Zealand is on Thailand's "s..t" list Edited February 27 by Pdavies99 oops! 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 'legitimate tourists' according to the Thais should be fine with existing Visa-Exempt entry, those that needed the tourist visa can probably fork out the visa fee probably can't afford to Holiday in Thailand that long Tourist Visa for Thais going to New Zealand has been 5,000+ Baht for sometime now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 4 minutes ago, gomangosteen said: From the NZ Thai embassy site: Currently NZ $60 for SETV, and NZ $270 METV Proof of funds $2000 (44,000b) and $9000 (198,000b) respectively. SETV must have proof of outgoing flight not more than 60 days after intended arrival - bothersome for someone intending to apply for a 30 day extension. Due for a raise then as for Thais to go to NZ, it's NZ$120 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Tongue Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Never knew Kazakhstan had so much clout with Thailand. Not like those dirty Kiwis! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickcage49 Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 Well that will really encourage people to come to Thailand. How to kill tourism, by the land of fake smiles. 3 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark17AA Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Now Thailand is also the Hub of extortion. Not long the Hub of everything. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sirineou Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 NZ$300 is a lot !! 6x of the cost in the US, $40 USD or NZ$64 in todays exchange. what did you guys do to piss them off? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Drake Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 45 minutes ago, Pouatchee said: bageeeeezzzzz... who else but ruskies and chinese and indians do they want here? Need to streamline entry for Russian mafia and Chinese triads. Don't know where the poor ole Indians fit in. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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