Visa Application Guidelines and Required Documents

 

General Information and Important Notes

• Visa applications are accepted exclusively through the online e-Visa portal. Applications submitted in person or by any other means will not be accepted.
• Applicants must remain physically present in Sri Lanka or the Maldives throughout the application process, from submission until visa issuance.
• Tourist and Transit visa applications may take up to seven (7) working days to process from the date on which all required documents have been correctly and completely submitted. Processing times for other Non-Immigrant visa categories may vary.
• Therefore, applicants are advised to apply for all types of visas at least one month before their intended travel date to avoid delays.
• Applicants must carefully select the appropriate visa category according to their purpose of travel and verify all personal information before submission. All details must match their passport exactly and information cannot be modified after submission.
• All documents must be complete, clear, legible, properly prepared, and uploaded in PDF format under the correct document categories. Applicants should submit only the documents requested by the Embassy.
• The Embassy may request additional documents. Applicants will have only one opportunity to submit corrected and additional documents as requested by the Embassy. Failure to comply may result in visa application rejection.
• Applicants are advised that the Embassy charges only the official visa fees as published in the e-visa system and website. No additional fees are required for visa processing, and the Embassy does not offer expedited or priority processing services.
• Applicants are kindly advised that any additional fees charged by travel advocate or other third-party service providers beyond the official visa fee are not charges imposed by or payable to the Embassy.
• Please kindly note that payment of the visa fee does not guarantee visa approval. Visa issuance is subject to the submission of all required supporting documents, which must be genuine and meet the applicable visa requirements. Each application will be carefully assessed by the Embassy in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations.
• The e-Visa validity period begins on the date of issuance. A single-entry visa is generally valid for 90 days, within which the applicant must enter Thailand. Sri Lankan nationals are permitted to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days from the date of entry.
• Submission of forged or fraudulent documents may result in visa rejection and placement on an immigration watchlist, which may lead to a travel ban to Thailand of up to one year and prosecution in accordance with Sri Lankan law.
• Submitted documents will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.

 

Tourist Visa – Single Entry

A tourist single-entry visas permits into Thailand for eligible purposes, including tourism, medical treatment (under 60 days), family visits (under 60 days), football trials, participants of MICE industry (Meeting, Incentives, Convention, Exhibitions) supported by TCEB (Thailand Convention Exhibition Bureau) and recreational learning or training activities.

1. Passport Biodata Page

• Provide a clear copy of the passport biodata page.
• The passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the intended date of entry into Thailand.

2. Photograph

Provide an official passport photograph taken within the last six (6) months.

3. Proof of Current Location

Applicants of any nationality or residency status may apply, provided they remain physically present in Sri Lanka or the Maldives throughout the application process.

Provide one of the following, as applicable:

• Sri Lankan: National identity card (NIC) or, for minors, birth certificate.
• Foreign: Temporary or permanent residence card, or equivalent proof of legal residence.
• Other applicants: Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, and additional documents may be requested as necessary.

4. Travel Booking Confirmation

Flight Reservation

• The reservation must clearly show the applicants full name exactly as stated in the passport, departure and arrival dates, and booking reference numbers. All booking details must be consistent across the submitted documents.
• For group bookings, highlight the applicant’s name.
• The itinerary must show departure from Colombo and travel to Thailand and return travel departure from Thailand.

5. Proof of Accommodation in Thailand

Hotel Accommodation

• Provide a hotel booking covering the entire stay in Thailand. The names of all guests must match their passport.
• Check-in and check-out dates must be clearly indicated and correspond to the travel itinerary.
• For group bookings, highlight the applicant’s name. Bookings arranged through a travel agent must be stamped and signed by the travel agent.

Staying with Family or Friends

• Provide a scanned copy of invitation letter from the host together with a copy of Thai house registration or rental contract agreement.
• Thai host: Copy of the Thai passport biodata page or Thai national ID card.
• Foreign host: Copy of the passport biodata page and valid Thai visa or residence permit.

6. Financial Evidence

Minimum requirement: THB 20,000 (250 000 LKR)

Only bank statements issued by licensed or regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka or the Central Bank of Maldives are accepted.

Personal Bank Statement

• Provide a statement covering the past three (3) months, showing the applicant’s name, account details, and regular transactions.
• Maintain the required minimum balance.
• The statement must be signed and stamped by the bank and accompanied by the latest balance confirmation.
• Online-generated, business, and foreign bank statements are not accepted.

Financial Sponsorship

• Each applicant, including those on company-sponsored tours, must provide personal bank statements in their own name. Company statements are not accepted as proof of personal financial means.
• Sponsorship is permitted only from a spouse, for children under 18, or for elderly parents, subject to submission of proof of relationship as follows:
• Spouse: Marriage certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.
• Children under 18: Birth certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.
• Elderly Parents: Birth certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.

• All submitted documents must be a certified true copy obtained within the last six months from the Registrar General's Department Head Office at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla or any Divisional Secretariat island-wide.

7. Parental Consent and Proof of Relationship

For minor applicants, provide:

• No Objection Letters from both parents.
• Copies of both parents’ passport biodata pages.

• Submit the parents’ marriage certificate and the applicant’s birth certificate, along with their English translations by a registered sworn translator if the originals are not in English.

 

Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry

Applicants applying for a multiple-entry Tourist Visa must submit the same documents required for a single-entry Tourist Visa, except that they must provide a six-month personal bank statement maintaining a minimum balance of THB 40,000 or equivalent, evidence of their first intended trip to Thailand, and supporting documents demonstrating the need for multiple entries.

1. Flight Reservation

• Provide evidence of a return air ticket for at least the first intended trip to Thailand.
• The applicant’s name must match the passport exactly.

2. Hotel Booking

• Provide hotel booking confirmation covering the entire stay for at least the first intended trip to Thailand.
• The guest’s name must be clearly indicated and match the passport exactly.

3. Financial Evidence

Minimum requirement: THB 40,000 (450 000 LKR)

Only bank statements issued by licensed or regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka or the Central Bank of Maldives are accepted.

Personal Bank Statement

• Provide a statement covering the past six (6) months, showing the applicant’s name, account details, and regular transactions.
• Maintain the required minimum balance.
• The statement must be signed and stamped by the bank and accompanied by the latest balance confirmation.
• Online-generated, business, and foreign bank statements are not accepted.

Financial Sponsorship

• Each applicant, including those on company-sponsored tours, must provide personal bank statements in their own name. Company statements are not accepted as proof of personal financial means.
• Sponsorship is permitted only from a spouse, for children under 18, or for elderly applicants, subject to Embassy requirements.
• Spouse: Marriage certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.
• Children under 18: Birth certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.
• Elderly Parents: Birth certificate in Sinhala or Tamil with an English translation.
• All submitted documents must be a certified true copy obtained within the last six months from the Registrar General's Department Head Office at Suhurupaya in Battaramulla or any Divisional Secretariat island-wide.

 

Important Note

Applicants are advised to carefully review the relevant visa requirements and ensure that all information and supporting documents are accurate, complete, and consistent with their intended purpose of travel.

All supporting documents must be genuine and verifiable. The submission of false, forged, altered, or misleading documents or information may result in visa refusal and further action in accordance with applicable laws.

The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents or information, verify supporting documents, and require applicants to attend an interview, as deemed necessary.

Submission of all required documents, payment of visa fees, or previous issuance of a Thai visa does not guarantee visa approval. The decision to grant or refuse a visa rest solely with the Royal Thai Embassy, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of Thailand.

Applicants are advised to submit their visa applications well in advance of their intended travel dates. Processing times may vary depending on the visa category, completeness of the application, and any additional verification required.

Visa applications are processed in accordance with the Embassy’s established procedures. The Embassy does not offer expedited or priority visa processing upon request.

Applicants are encouraged to submit and monitor their applications directly through the official Thai e-Visa system. Any assistance obtained from third parties does not confer preferential treatment or guarantee visa approval.

Visa application fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.

Applicants requiring assistance with completing the visa application may contact us via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (+9411) 752 9500-3.