Working Meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Working Meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On February 10, AMCHAM Executive Director Heidi Gallant led AMCHAM’s representatives to meet with the Deputy Director General of Consular Affairs Department Naruchai Ninnad, Director of North America Division Waramon Waruttama, delegates from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Deputy Commander Rapeepat Usaha and officials from the Immigration Bureau.

The Deputy Director General provided updates on various visa implementations, including the 60-day visa exemption program for 93 countries, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), non-immigrant ED visas for studying in Thailand, and e-visa services.

AMCHAM delegates shared feedback about the visa application process, particularly regarding the e-visa system and visas related to same-sex marriage. AMCHAM offered member companies as resources to help the Ministry streamline visa processing and improve the experience of foreigners applying for visas and living in Thailand.