Thailand

Visa Requirements

Citizens of the Republic of Belarus require a visa to visit Thailand.

Starting January 1, 2025, an electronic visa (e-visa) to the Kingdom of Thailand with an offline payment method will be introduced for long-term trips (more than 2 weeks) to the country.

From this point, Belarusian citizens can obtain a Thai visa in two ways:

• Obtain a single-entry visa on arrival in Thailand, provided the permitted stay does not exceed 15 days.
• Apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) on the official website

The cost of the visa on arrival is 2000 THB / ~ 56 USD. Payment for the visa is made in Thai Baht.

For travel to the Kingdom of Thailand for tourism purposes for a period exceeding 15 days, citizens of the Republic of Belarus must obtain a single-entry tourist visa in advance.

❗️ATTENTION! Starting May 1, 2025, all foreign tourists must complete the TDAC form (Arrival Card – immigration card) electronically before entering Thailand.

The form must be completed at least 3 days before the trip. The tourist enters their personal data and tour information into the form, then receives an email with the document (QR code) to their e-mail address, which must be presented when crossing the Thai border - printing the document is not mandatory.

Required Documents for Entry

1. Passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand);
2. 1 visa on arrival application form (to be filled out in English letters);
3. 2 color photos 4x6 cm. You can take a photo at the airport for 10 USD;
4. Completed customs declaration (if a visa is already in the passport, only the "analog" is filled out; if there is no visa in the passport, both declarations are filled out);
5. Return ticket, or ticket to a third country (open tickets are not accepted, and the destination cannot be a neighboring country of Thailand);
6. Hotel booking confirmation (tourist voucher);
7. Travel insurance policy;
8. Proof of sufficient financial means. (10,000 baht/person, 20,000 baht/family)

Customs Regulations

The following items can be imported into Thailand:

• Personal effects (in reasonable quantities, i.e., not for commercial resale); 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per person;
• Tobacco products — cigars or smoking tobacco with a total weight of up to 250 g (cigarettes — no more than 200 pieces); 1 camera or video camera; 5 rolls of film or 3 cassettes for 8- or 16-millimeter video cameras;
• Household items and appliances: duty-free and in reasonable quantities, an owner can import such items into Thailand due to a change of residence;
• Currency equivalent to up to 20,000 US dollars.

To enter the country with a pet, you must present an international veterinary certificate, pedigree documents, and a rabies vaccination certificate;

The following items are prohibited from being imported into Thailand:

• Dogs of the American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier breeds;
• Meat from countries with frequent epidemics of spongiform encephalopathy, foot-and-mouth disease, and mad cow disease.

Please note the special rules for exporting certain items from Thailand:

• to export precious stones, jewelry, bullion, and gems purchased in Thailand, you must obtain the corresponding certificate from the store;
• to export antiques or original works of art, a license is required, which can be obtained from the Department of Fine Arts.

The following items are prohibited for export from Thailand:

• raw corals (only permitted as souvenirs or fragments of jewelry); items made from ivory, as well as from the skin and bones of protected animals; images of Buddha (except for small amulets and figurines up to 13 cm in height), Bodhisattvas and their fragments, alms bowls (exceptions are made only for travelers leaving under cultural exchange or exporting Buddha and Bodhisattva images for scientific research purposes);
• whole durian fruit (sliced and packaged or dried is permitted); coconuts; watermelons; soil and sand (including potted plants);
• crocodile taxidermy and processed skin (permitted as finished products);
• live turtles, items made from tortoiseshell;
• raw and/or unset precious stones; gold bullion; platinum jewelry; works of art and antiques without a license; postage stamps.

Note:

Maintain calm and a smile when communicating with Thais. Anger here is considered an expression of rudeness and poor manners.

When visiting the Royal Palace, you cannot wear overly revealing clothing (with exposed shoulders, knees, heels).

Before entering temples housing Buddha images, as well as when entering a Thai person's private home, you must remove your shoes.

Public displays of affection between a man and a woman are not customary here. You should not touch a Thai person's head, even with the best intentions.

Pay attention to the quality of ice used in drinks. It's better to avoid using it, as it may be made from tap water.

Smoking is prohibited on beaches, only in strictly designated areas (fines are high); electronic cigarettes are completely prohibited (even import); alcohol consumption on beaches is also prohibited.

Convenient apps for calling a taxi: Bolt (with Russian interface), InDrive (difference - auction principle, you can agree on the price).

Be cautious with monkeys - they steal belongings and bite.