How long can Singaporean stay in Thailand without visa? Thailand visa for Singaporeans is not required for short trips to Thailand. If you hold a passport issued by the Republic of Singapore which is valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival, you can visit Thailand on a Visa Exemption as long as your planned stay in Thailand doesn't exceed 30 days. For longer trips from Singapore to Thailand visa is needed.
Thailand Visa Exemption for Singaporeans
Singapore citizens can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. 30 days are given for the arrivals at the airports and via land border crossings but the number of times you can use visa exemption when crossing by land during the year is limited.
As a Singapore citizen you can use Thailand Free Visa-Exempt Stay if you have the following:
- Singapore citizen passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival
- A return or onward travel ticket within 30 days
- Dully filled-in Thailand Arrival Card (currently only required when arriving by land or by sea)
- A proof of funds - at least 10,000 THB per person and 20,000 THB per family in cash (equivalent in any currency)
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Thailand Tourist Visa for Singaporean
If you're a citizen of Singapore and you have a plan to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days, you should get another type of Thailand Visa in advance. As a tourist, you mainly have two Thailand visa options to choose from - Single-Entry Tourist Visa or Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa.
In Singapore you can apply for Thailand visa at Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore.
Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa for Singapore
Single-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum (starting from the date of your entry to Thailand). Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa can be applied for at Thai embassies or consulates worldwide so for Singaporeans it's not mandatory to apply in Singapore.
When applying for Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa in Singapore you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Thai Visa Application Form, which for Thai Embassy in Singapore is filled online on embassy's website.
- One passport size (3.5 x 4.5 cm) photo.
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
- Accommodation booking for the entire of stay in Thailand (book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem)
- A proof of funds for traveling - bank saving statement for the past 2 months to maintain balance at least 1,000 SGD (per person) and 3,000 SGD (per family).
- Visa fee - 50 SGD when applying in Singapore.
Thailand visa for Singapore citizens can also be issued by Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates in other countries, such as Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia etc,
Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Singapore
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. You may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Singaporeans can apply for Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa only at Thai Embassy in Singapore. Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Singapore citizens costs 250 SGD.
When applying for Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your first arrival.
- Thai Visa Application Form, which for Thai Embassy in Singapore is filled online on embassy's website.
- One passport size (3.5 x 4.5 cm) photo.
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days for the first visit and travel itinerary letter for the next 6 months.
- Accommodation booking for the entire of stay in Thailand during the first visit (book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem)
- Proof of funds - bank saving statement for the past 6 months to maintain balance at least 8,000 SGD (per person), and Employment Verification Letter.
- Visa fee - 250 SGD.
Tips
Your stay in Thailand can be extended once per entry. In most cases it can be extended by 30 days. For more information check: Thai Visa Extension.
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