Dear
Valued Clients,

Greetings from VWI
!!!

We hope this email
finds you well.

We
are pleased to announce the launch of Thailand’s Electronic Visa System
(e-Visa) in India, featuring an offline payment method. Below are the details:

Eligibility
and Application Process:

1. Eligible
Applicants

o   Applicants
residing in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Goa are eligible to apply
through the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Mumbai.

o   Non-Thai
nationals applying for all types of visas.

Remarks: The Royal Thai Government has announced a
60-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders traveling for the
purposes of tourism, business engagements, urgent work, or ad-hoc assignments.
This exemption has been in effect since July 15, 2024.

    Offline
Payment Options:

1. Payment Process:

o   Visa
fees must be paid offline via Demand Draft.

o   Payment
must be made within 14 days of submitting the online application. The expiry
date for the payment period is shown on the offline payment document.

2. Demand Draft Requirements:

o   Made
payable to "Royal Thai Consulate-General in Mumbai".

o   The
exact visa fee amount will be detailed in the offline payment document, which
is downloadable from the e-Visa system after application submission.

3. Payment Submission Location and Schedule:

o   Payments
must be submitted to the Visa Section of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in
Mumbai, located at Express Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai only.

o   Payment
Timings for Individual Applicants and Travel Agencies/Representatives: Monday
to Friday (excluding Consulate holidays), from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM only.

4. Required Documents for Payment Submission:

o   The
Demand Draft must be accompanied by the offline payment document featuring a QR
code for processing at the consulate.

5. Important Note:

o   Visa
fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Processing Time:  The processing time is within 14 working
days from the date the visa fee is successfully paid.

If you have any
queries or require further assistance, feel free to reach out. Let’s ensure a
smooth travel experience for all applicants!

Best regards,

Team VWI