How to apply for an E-Visa (Stickerless Visa)
From 22 November 2021 onwards,
Royal Thai Embassy in Bern accepts visa applications and payments online ONLY.
Please submit your application at https://thaievisa.go.th/
Please click to watch the video guide to Thailand E-Visa Application.
Please see the list of required documents for each Type of Visa here.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION **
- Swiss/Liechtenstein passport holders entering Thailand for the purpose of tourism are entitled to enter Thailand for a period not exceeding 60 days without a visa under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme. Holders of travel document issued by the Swiss government is NOT entitled to enter Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme.
- Please click here for List of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand.
- Passport holders of all nationals with proof of residency e.g., valid residence permit in Switzerland/Liechtenstein can apply for the e-visa through the Royal Thai Embassy, Bern. Please apply for a visa at least a month (but not more than 3 months) before travelling.
- Visa fee is non-refundable, please double-check that all your information is correct e.g., the spelling of your name/middle name/ surname, passport number, date of birth, and nationality, expiry date of passport before submitting. Once submitted, the application cannot be amended. Mismatched information will be rejected as the officers are not able to edit any information entered by the applicant.
- Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents/interview in person at the Embassy and amend visa categories as deemed necessary as well as reject any application without prejudice.
- In the case that applicants do not submit the additional documents requested by the Embassy within 30 days from the date of submission, the applications will be cancelled without prior notice.
- Visa Processing time: 15 - 20 working days.
NOTE:
1. The E-visa application process takes 15-20 working days.
** Except for Afghanistan, Iraq, and North Korea, which can take up to 8-12 weeks
2. Nigerian national is required to submit the following documents for application of all types of visas;
- an original criminal record issued by the Swiss authority with validity not less than 3 months;
- an original Certificate of Clearance from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Nigeria (NDLED) with validity not less than 3 months. The Certificate of Clearance must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, and the Royal Thai Embassy, Abuja, Nigeria.
