As part of efforts aimed at enhancing accessibility and simplifying travel arrangements for individuals planning to visit Thailand for tourism, business or other purposes, the Royal Thailand Embassy in Abuja has announced a new e-visa application process for Nigerian nationals.
This move means that physical applications will no longer be accepted, and all applicants must apply online.
According to The Cable, the policy also applies to citizens of Ghana, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Chad.
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In a statement, the embassy said all applicants must be residing within the aforementioned countries when applying for the visa. The embassy said it has the right to cancel the visa applications should the applicants fail to provide evidence of their presence within the aforementioned countries.
“Travel booking confirmation must be provided upon submission of your visa application. This includes return flight details showing applicant’s name, departure and return date, all flights en route from the aforementioned countries to Thailand,” the embassy said. “Upon receiving your application, it takes within 5 working days to get your visa.” The embassy said the processing time can take longer in certain cases. Intending travellers were advised to apply for a visa at least 4-6 weeks before the departure date but not more than three months before.
