76TH ANNUAL ICA REGIONAL HUB THAILAND · 6–7 JUNE 2026 · BANGKOK · CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY
Everything international delegates need to know about entering Thailand for ICA-TH 2026, including visa requirements, invitation letters, and arrival tips.
Thailand offers visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to citizens of many countries. Check your eligibility before applying for a full tourist or conference visa.
Visit the official Thai e-Visa portal at thaievisa.go.th to check whether your country requires a visa, is eligible for visa-on-arrival, or qualifies for visa-free entry.
If a visa is required, apply through the Thai e-Visa system online or visit your nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate. Conference delegates typically apply for a Tourist Visa (TR) or Non-Immigrant Visa.
An official invitation letter from ICA-TH 2026 is available to all confirmed registered delegates. Request yours after completing registration — see below for details.
A formal invitation letter on official letterhead is available to all delegates who have completed registration. This letter supports your visa application.
The official invitation letter confirms your status as a registered delegate or presenter at ICA-TH 2026. It includes conference details, your name, registration status, and the organiser's institutional information.
This letter is for visa application support purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of visa approval. Final decisions rest entirely with Thai immigration authorities.
Invitation letters are issued after confirmed registration. To request yours, email us with your registration confirmation.
Step 1: Complete your registration at the registration page
Step 2: Email info@icathailandhub.org with subject line: "Invitation Letter Request – [Your Full Name]"
Step 3: Include your registration confirmation number
Processing time: 3–5 business days
Plan your visa application around these key milestones to avoid delays.
Begin checking visa requirements now, even before your abstract is accepted.
We recommend starting your application by this date to allow sufficient processing time.
Request your invitation letter immediately after receiving your acceptance and completing registration.
Submit your visa application no later than this date to allow 6–8 weeks for processing before the conference.
Welcome Reception on 5 June. Main conference 6–7 June at Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok.
Useful links and support options for international delegates travelling to Bangkok.
Check your visa requirements, eligibility, and apply online through the Royal Thai Government's official e-Visa system.
Visit thaievisa.go.th ↗The Mandarin Hotel Bangkok and Faculty of Communication Arts are wheelchair accessible. Please contact us in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements.
If your visa application is unsuccessful, you may switch to virtual presenter or delegate status. Contact us as early as possible to arrange this.
Scholars from Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar may be eligible for fee waivers. Contact us before 1 April 2026 to enquire.
For visa-related enquiries, email info@icathailandhub.org. Please allow 3–5 business days for a response.
Register now to receive your invitation letter and secure your place at ICA-TH 2026.
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