Checklist
Passport
Your passport must still be valid for at least 6 or 18 months (depending on your length of stay) when you first arrive in Thailand.
For the visa application, you already need your passport and getting a passport can take up to 6 weeks if you don't pay the express fee.
Flights
Book your flight to Phuket, and we will make sure to get you picked up there. You need the flight confirmation for your visa application.
Visa
For getting a Visa, you have to consider that you have to hand in all the required documents, whether via post or personally at your embassy. E-Mail all the documents is not an option, so keep in mind that this procedure could take more than two weeks if handed in via post!!
What you need to do:
- Go to your local embassy website of Thailand
- Print the formula for the visa application
- fill in: therefore, you already need a return flight because both (arrival and departure) flight numbers are required
- You need a valid passport with two empty pages and at least six months' validity or 18 months if seeking a one-year visa, so make sure you have one!
- You need a recent biometric photograph (4x6 cm) for the application
- You have to choose a ▢ Non-immigrant Visa ED (student) or B (if not)
- Furthermore, you need an invitation letter. Don't worry, you will get this sheet of paper from us
- a copy of your bankbook with a minimum balance of €500 on account
- proof of current or previous education, if any
- proof of current employment
- The Visa fee in cash
You will get a Visa for max. 90 days - after this 3 months, you have two options:
You have to leave the country after 90 days (at the border), but you can re-enter and get another 30 days (only twice in one year).
Extend your visa at an immigration office for another 30 days.
For further information, please visit the website of your local Thai Embassy.
International health insurance
A normal travel insurance will probably not cover a longer stay for a couple of months. Make sure to get extra insurance for your internship (e.g. at ADAC). We will not pay the costs.
Vaccinations
Make sure to go early enough to the doctor's to get the necessary vaccinations (for some of them, you might have to go several times, and they need some time to be effective).
Debit Card
You can get Thai Baht at an ATM in Thailand. But ask your Bank in advance if you can withdraw cash in Thailand with your debit card.
International Driver License
Most European driver's licenses are not valid in Thailand. They don't take it too strict if you don't have an international and you just have to pay around 500 Baht if you get caught but to be sure apply for an international drivers licenses at your local traffic office in advance if you want to rent a scooter (the costs should be around 15 Euro for an international driver license).
Sunscreen
The sun is strong! You will need to protect your skin and take care of after-sun products and lotions. Especially while surfing, you should protect your face.
Boardshorts and Lycra
Don't forget, we are a surf company! Not being in the water will not be an option. A shirt (lycra) for surfing to cover your skin from the sun would be useful.