The Royal Thai Consulate Houston has been listed below with a telephone number and a map to the Consulate. There is also a Thai Consulate in Dallas Texas if that is closer to you else you can contact the Thai Embassy in Washington for assistance if you are not able to obtain what you need. You can contact the consulate about a Thai marriage visa or a Thai retirement visa if you are over the age of 50.
Thai Consulate Houston
Note that US citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand and dont need a visa for tourism unless you plan on staying for more than 30 days or seeking employment. With visa rules changing all the time it would always be best to obtain a visa before you arrive in Thailand. As an example if you are going to Thailand via Cambodia on a backpacking tour you will only receive 15-30 days at the land border. These rules are always changing so best to be certain.
This is an Honorary Thai Consulate so an appointment is needed.
- Providing information on visas and procedures and facilitating the process.
- Issuing Tourist, Transit, and a variety of non-immigrant visas.
- General Assistance to Thai Nationals.
Per new instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand we are not accepting visa applications by mail or Fed Ex until further notice.
Note that the Honorary Consulate General can only issue single entry visas. Likewise the multiple entry visas must be obtained through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C., or one of the Royal Thai Consulates General in New York, Thai Consulate in Chicago, Los Angeles.
Note that they have moved. Their new office is now located at the address below. Passports cannot be issued or renewed at Honorary Consulates. Application must be made through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D. C.
Additionally also see the Thai Embassy in Beijing on here as well as the Thai Consulate in Xian.
| Honorary Consulate Dallas |
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| 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77046 |
| Tel : (713) 335-3995 | Fax : (713) 228-1303 |
| Email: cfoster@fosterglobal.com |
Legalisation
In addition the Houston Thai Consulate is authorized to legalize documents bearing the seal of the U.S. Department of State. In order to proceed, the original documents need to be notarized and sealed by a Notary Public. Furthermore, the Notary Public’s signature and seal must be authenticated and signed by the Secretary of State.
However, it’s important to note that the Houston Thai Consulate assumes no responsibility for the contents of the documents. Additionally, please be aware that fees amount to $20 per page that requires certification. Note that these fees can be paid in cash, money order, or cashier’s check, all of which should be made payable to Honorary Consulate General – Kingdom of Thailand.
Tourist Visa
This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for tourism purposes.
Documents Required:
- In addition your passport or travel document valid for no less than 6 months.
- Likewise One visa application form completely filled out and signed.
- Note two passport-size color photographs (2”x2”) taken within 6 months, with light color background and full-face view of the applicant without hat or dark glasses.
- Copy of U.S. Permanent Resident Card or valid U.S. work visa with employment verification letter for non-U.S. citizens. If self-employed, copy of business license/registration.
- Additionally a copy of round trip flight confirmation/reservation or ticket in and out of Thailand.
- Finally also a copy of recent bank statement or evidence of adequate finance (minimum balance $ 700 per person and $1500 per family).
- Fee: $40 payable in cash or money order.
They can no longer issue “O-A” (Long Stay/Retirement) Visas. You must apply through the Embassy or one of the Consulates General as listed on Visa Requirements. |
In addition also see the Thai Immigration Forms on this website.