Thai Embassy in Islamabad Launches Online E-Visa Platform

The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad has announced the launch of a new online e-Visa platform for foreign nationals residing in Pakistan and Afghanistan. 

Effective from January 1, 2025, at 10:00 hrs. (UTC+7), applicants will be required to submit their visa applications through the online portal at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ instead of visiting the embassy in person.

The new system aims to streamline the visa application process and reduce processing time. However, online payment for the visa fees is not currently available. 

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Applicants will still need to pay their visa fees in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad, located at Plots No.1 – 20 Diplomatic Enclave-1 Sector G-5/4 Islamabad.

Once the e-Visa application is approved, the applicant will receive a confirmation email. This email should be printed and presented to the airline at the port of departure and to the Thai immigration officials upon arrival in Thailand.

The Royal Thai Embassy will continue to accept in-person visa applications until Tuesday, December 24, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the embassy at consular.isb@mfa.go.th.

Key Points:

• New Online E-Visa Platform: Starting January 1, 2025, foreign nationals in Pakistan and Afghanistan must apply for Thai visas online.
• In-Person Payments: Although the application process is online, visa fees must still be paid in person at the Thai Embassy in Islamabad.
• Confirmation Email: Approved applicants will receive a confirmation email to present to airlines and immigration officials.
• In-Person Applications: The embassy will continue to accept in-person applications until December 24, 2024.

Additional Information:

• Contact: consular.isb@mfa.go.th for inquiries.
• Website: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ for online applications.