USEFUL INFORMATION

 

PASSPORTS

All awardees must possess a valid passport.

 

VISA REQUIREMENTS 

        Prior to departure from their home countries, awardees must apply for a non-immigrant visa “F” from the Royal Thai embassy or consular representative in their respective countries.  Those who live in countries where there is no Royal Thai Embassy or consulate may apply for a “Visa on Arrival” at Bangkok International Airport.  Students need to check the period of stay stamped in their passport by the immigration officer and inform TICA of the need to arrange for a visa extension at least one month prior to the visa’s expiration date.  Students who submit their passports to TICA on short notice, and therefore overstay their visas, will be fined 500 baht for each day overstayed.

 

AIRPORT MEETING SERVICES

        Upon the arrival at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the awardees can look for TICA sign at the AOT Limousine customer relation counters and proceed to it. Then show the Instruction of the Scholarship Award at the counter so that arrangements for airport transfer will be made for you to the reserved accommodation.  DO NOT TAKE TAXI.

 

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

        Awardees are not permitted to return home during their period of study except in exceptional circumstances.  In the event that it is necessary for awardees to return home temporarily, they must obtain permission from TICA and the institute at which they are studying before they leave.  They also need to apply for re-entry visa before departure and are responsible for the fees by themselves.  The awardees must cover the cost of their return airfare and should be aware that their monthly allowance will be temporarily suspended during their absence. 

 

FAMILY MEMBERS

Awardees are not permitted to bring any of their family members with them.

 

BANK ACCOUNTS 

        It is compulsory for TIPP fellowship recipients to open an account with the Government Savings Bank.  At the beginning of each month, TICA will transfer the fellowship recipients’ monthly allowance into their bank account.

 

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Prohibited Items:

        All narcotics (marijuana, opium, cocaine, morphine, heroin) obscene literature, pictures or articles.

Firearms:

        Importation of firearms and ammunition can be done only after a permit has been obtained from the Royal Thai Police or local Registration Office.

Personal Effects:

        A reasonable amount of clothing for personal use, toiletries, and professional instruments may be brought to Thailand free of duty.

Tobacco & Alcoholic Beverages:

        Cigarettes, cigars, or smoking tobacco each or in total must not exceed 250 grams in weight. Cigarettes must not exceed 200 in quantity.  One litre each of wine or spirits may be brought in free of duty.

Household Effects:

A reasonable amount of household effects, accompanied by the owner on change of domicile, are also free of duty.

Plants & Animals:

        Certain species of fruits, vegetables and plants are prohibited. Please contact the Agricultural Regulatory Division Bang Khen, Bangkok. Tel: (662) 940 6573 ext.109