Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Visa

 

 

• What type of visa should I apply for?

 

You may check on our website Tipos de las visas/ Types of visa. If you are still not sure what type of visa should you apply, you may send an email to [email protected] o call (+52) 55 5540 4551EXT 101 y 102

 

 

• How much for the visa?

 

Tourist visa with single entry 40 USD

Tourist visa with multiple entries 180 USD

Non-immigrant 80 USD

 

 

• Do I need to get an appointment to apply for a visa?

 

No, you do not need an appointment. You may come to the embassy Mon -Fri from 10 - 13 hrs. Except weekends and holidays. Holidays calendar/ Calendario de días festivos

 

 

• Is it possible to get the visa in a digital format instead of having it in the passport?

 

No.

 

 

• How long is the validity of a visa?

 

The visa has its validity of 3 months from the date of issue.

 

 

• How many days should we apply for a visa before our trip?

 

15 days before your planned trip.

 

 

• Can I apply for a visa with the Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Guadalajara?

 

No, you can only apply for a visa with the Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico city.

 

• Do I still need to send an email to get approved via [email protected]?

No, you do not need to send all your documents to this email to get approved.

 

 

• I live far away from Mexico city. Can I send all my documents for you to check via [email protected] before sending all hard copies to the embassy?

 

Yes, of course.

 

 

• Can I come in person to submit my document?

 

Yes, you can come to drop off the documents at the embassy Mon-Fri from 10 - 13 hrs. Except weekends and holidays. Holidays calendar/ Calendario de días festivos

 

 

• Do I need an appointment to come to the embassy?

 

No, you do not need an appointment. Working hours are Mon-Fri from 10 - 13 hrs. Except weekends and holidays. Holidays calendar/ Calendario de días festivos

 

 

• I do not live in Mexico City. Is there another way I can apply for a visa?

 

Yes, you may send all documents by a delivery service (preferably DHL) to the embassy. Please note we are not responsible for any package lost or damaged. The package must arrive in the embassy the same month as the payment therefore a visa payment receipt is valid within the current month and is not refundable.

 

 

• I have sent the documents via a delivery service. Can I come to pick up my passport myself at the Embassy once it’s done?

 

Yes, of course

 

 

• I have sent the documents via a delivery service. Can someone else come to pick up my passport at the Embassy once it’s done?

 

Yes, please present a letter informing the name of that person who will pick up your passport along with a copy of your identification with your signature and a copy of his/her identification with a signature.

 

 

• We are a couple/ group of family. Can I send all documents in the same envelope to the embassy with a prepaid envelope?

 

Yes, of course.

 

 

• I do not live in Mexico but I know someone who can make the payment for me, is it possible for them to do that for me?

 

Yes, of course. They can make the payment for you at the Scotiabank and bring the original receipt to the embassy or send the original receipt via a delivery service.

 

 

• What is the processing time for a visa?

 

If your documents are complete and correct, we will take 3-5 working days to issue a visa.

 

 

• Validity of visa, Period of stay, Extension of stay what are they?

 

Validity of visa (or the date presented on your visa) refers to the period that travelers may use that visa to enter Thailand. This is not the permitted period of stay in Thailand which will be determined by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. 

 

Period of stay refers to the permitted time period that one may present in the Kingdom of Thailand. At the port of entry, travelers will receive a stamp from the Immigration Officer with the duration allowed to stay in Thailand.

 

Extension of stay: If travelers would like to extend the period of stay in Thailand, they must contact the Immigration Bureau directly when they are presenting in Thailand. (click here for Immigration Bureau website)

 

 

• With a tourist visa, how many days are allowed to stay in Thailand?

 

They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. *The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry.

*For extension of stay, please contact Immigration Bureau directly once you are in Thailand*

(click here for Immigration Bureau website)

 

 

• Can the visa be renewed?

 

Every visa has an expiration date and it is considered as applying for a new visa, not renewal.

 

 

• What if I overstay in Thailand?

 

Overstaying your visa is illegal.  If you overstay for a short period you will have to pay a fine.The fine depends on the number of days you have overstayed. The minimum charge is 500 Baht per day.  This goes to a maximum of 20,000 Baht for overstays of 40 days or longer.  However,  if you overstay for more than 90 days then it is a serious offense and the result will be you are deported from Thailand and banned from visiting again.  The length of the ban depends on how long you have overstayed your visa.