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ROYAL THAI EMBASSY
Abuja
No. 34 Rhine Street, Maitama, Abuja
VISA REGULATIONS
1. General Information
1.1. Any foreigner wishing to enter Thailand is required to obtain a visa from any
Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. However, nationals of certain countries are
required to apply for a visa only at the Thai Embassy or Consulate-General in
their home/residence or at the designated Thai Embassy. Therefore, travelers are
advised to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out
where they may apply for visa to Thailand.
1.2. Nationals of the nine countries designated under the diplomatic jurisdiction of the
Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja; namely Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad,
Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, and
São Tomé and Príncipe, who have residence in Africa are required to submit their
visa application by themselves only at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja.
1.3. However, nationals of the nine countries above who have permanent residence
outside Africa may apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate-General where
the applicants have residence. Nonetheless, the applicants are advised to contact
the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate-General about the admissibility of the visa
applications as well as its procedure and required documents.
1.4. Nationals of certain countries are able to apply for visa on arrival for tourism
purpose at the designated international check points in Thailand, while some
nationals do not need visa under bilateral agreements with Thailand on the
exemption of visa requirements. Please check the Embassy’s website for the list
of countries designated on the Visa on Arrival and Visa Exemption Scheme.
1.5. Travelers from/through the countries including Nigeria which have been declared
Yellow Fever infected Area must have an International Health Certificate on
Yellow Fever vaccination upon entering Thailand. Please check the Embassy’s
website for the list of declared Yellow Fever infected areas.
1.6. The submission of forged documents as part of visa application process is a
criminal offence under the Nigerian Criminal Code. Any applicant who has
committed such an act will be placed on the black list and reported to competent
Nigerian authorities for further legal actions.
1.7. It has often come to Embassy’s attention that, individuals misrepresenting
themselves as the Embassy’ staffs have approached people to offer fraudulent/
fictitious visa assistance, with the intent to steal personal information or solicit
money. The Embassy encourages the applicants to exercise caution when
encountering an individual who requests payment of any fees/money without
issuing a receipt with the Embassy’s stamp, or promises to grant visa in exchange
for money.