Non-Immigrant Category O (Ngo Or Public Charity Organisation)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata
| No. | Checklist: NON-IMMIGRANT VISA – O (Voluntary work with NGO/Charity/Association (without salary)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Travel Related Documents |
| 1.1 | Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months with TWO blank pages |
| 1.2 | A complete visa application form filled in and signed by the applicant |
| 1.3 | Two recent colour photographs of the applicants as per the specification: **3.5 x 4.5 cm, not older than 3 months with white background, face and eyes in direct position to the camera, without sunglasses or hat, except for religious beliefs or ethnic background. |
| 1.4 | Confirmed inbound ticket to Thailand |
| 1.5 | Residence Permit & Proof of residence in India (if not an Indian national) |
| 2 | Evidence from an organization in Thailand |
| 2.1 | Letter of Invitation or Letter of Acceptance from an organization to the applicant with details of the applicant’s roles and responsibilities. The volunteer work must be without salary. |
| 2.2 | Letter from the organization in Thailand, requesting the Royal Thai Consulate General, Kolkata to issue an appropriate visa for the applicant with details of the applicant’s roles and responsibilities, together with a copy of the ID card (Thai national) or passport (foreign national) of the person signing the letter. |
| 2.3 | Copy of Certificate/License of the organization establishment issued by the authority concerned. Certified true copy by the authorized person. |
| 2.4 | Letter from the head of the Department, government agency, or state enterprise requesting for the applicant’s voluntary activity, or by the head of any other government agency that oversees or shares missions with the organization/NGO. |
| 2.5 | If the applicant was previously issued a Volunteer Non-Immigrant O visa, he/she must also present a certification letter for a foreign volunteer issued by a relevant government agency. |
| 3 | Financial Evidence |
| 3.1 | Bank Statement for the last six (6) months with a minimum balance of Rs 20,000 |
Photo Specifications
Please provide two recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the 80% face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
- Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.
Processing Time
The normal visa processing period of the Consulate is 4 working days. Granting the decision of visa application is at complete discretion of Consulate.
Visa Fees
DUDigital Service Fee : ₹500 (Incl GST)
| VISA CATEGORY | FEE | VALIDITY OF VISA | VALIDITY OF STAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Immigrant Visa (Single Entry) | INR 5,000 | 3 months | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 90 Days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau. |
| Non-Immigrant Visa (Multiple Entry) | INR 12,500 | 6 Months or 1 Year | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 90 Days (each entry) unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau. |
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata
| No. | Checklist: NON-IMMIGRANT VISA – O (Voluntary work with NGO/Charity/Association (without salary)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Travel Related Documents |
| 1.1 | Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months with TWO blank pages |
| 1.2 | A complete visa application form filled in and signed by the applicant |
| 1.3 | Two recent colour photographs of the applicants as per the specification: **3.5 x 4.5 cm, not older than 3 months with white background, face and eyes in direct position to the camera, without sunglasses or hat, except for religious beliefs or ethnic background. |
| 1.4 | Confirmed inbound ticket to Thailand |
| 1.5 | Residence Permit & Proof of residence in India (if not an Indian national) |
| 2 | Evidence from an organization in Thailand |
| 2.1 | Letter of Invitation or Letter of Acceptance from an organization to the applicant with details of the applicant’s roles and responsibilities. The volunteer work must be without salary. |
| 2.2 | Letter from the organization in Thailand, requesting the Royal Thai Consulate General, Kolkata to issue an appropriate visa for the applicant with details of the applicant’s roles and responsibilities, together with a copy of the ID card (Thai national) or passport (foreign national) of the person signing the letter. |
| 2.3 | Copy of Certificate/License of the organization establishment issued by the authority concerned. Certified true copy by the authorized person. |
| 2.4 | Letter from the head of the Department, government agency, or state enterprise requesting for the applicant’s voluntary activity, or by the head of any other government agency that oversees or shares missions with the organization/NGO. |
| 2.5 | If the applicant was previously issued a Volunteer Non-Immigrant O visa, he/she must also present a certification letter for a foreign volunteer issued by a relevant government agency. |
| 3 | Financial Evidence |
| 3.1 | Bank Statement for the last six (6) months with a minimum balance of Rs 20,000 |
Photo Specifications
Please provide two recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the 80% face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without glasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
- Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.
Processing Time
The normal visa processing period of the Consulate is 4 working days. Granting the decision of visa application is at complete discretion of Consulate.
Visa Fees
DUDigital Service Fee : ₹500 (Incl GST)
| VISA CATEGORY | FEE | VALIDITY OF VISA | VALIDITY OF STAY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Immigrant Visa (Single Entry) | INR 5,000 | 3 months | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 90 Days unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau. |
| Non-Immigrant Visa (Multiple Entry) | INR 12,000 | 6 Months or 1 Year | Permitted to stay for a period not exceeding 90 Days (each entry) unless otherwise instructed by the Immigration Bureau. |