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Thailand Tourist Visa

Thailand is a beautiful country. Long regarded as the jewel of Asia, its tropical weather and rich culture act as natural magnets for those around the world. Year after year, visitors return for affordable holidays and unique experiences.

A large part of Thailand’s commerce is tourism. As the tourism hub of Asia, millions of travelers help generate revenue each year. Businesses cater to providing the best experience for holidaymakers, and as Covid fades, travel restrictions ease and borders open. It is time to once again venture into the world.

Travel is almost as easy as it was before the pandemic, but like pre-Covid times, there are certain guidelines and processes for entering Thailand. This page will show how you can visit Thailand for an extended holiday.

Visiting Thailand as Tourist

Tourist Visa for Thailand

Visiting Thailand is easy. Many nationalities can visit the Land of Smiles without a visa under the Visa on Arrival rule or Visa Exemption scheme. These options allow visitors to stay from 15 up to 30 days.

Tourists are travelers who visit the country for leisure. It is important to note that a tourist cannot work or conduct business while in the country. If a visitor is traveling for a purpose other than leisure, they will need to look at other visa options.

For holiday makers who know 30 days is never long enough, they can apply for a Tourist Visa at a local Thai Embassy or Consulate in their country.

What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?

A Thailand Tourist Visa is a stamp or document placed in your passport. It is needed to enter Thailand for tourism. It is issued by a Thai embassy or Consulate in your country and stamped on your passport upon arrival at the airport in Thailand. A tourist visa can be extended while in Thailand if you want to stay longer. The tourist visa should not be confused with the Visa Exemption stamp issued at the airport.

Thailand offers both multiple-entry and single-entry tourist visas for foreigners who wish to visit the country for tourism purposes. Here’s a general breakdown of the two:

Single-Entry Tourist Visa

  • Validity: Usually valid for entering Thailand within 3 months from the date of issue.
  • Duration: Once you enter Thailand, you can stay for up to 60 days.
  • Extension: It’s possible to apply for an extension of stay for another 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand, making the total potential duration of stay up to 90 days.

Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa

  • Validity: Allows multiple entries into Thailand over a 6-month period from the date of issue.
  • Duration: Each entry allows a 60-day stay, meaning you can come and go as many times as you want during the 6-month validity, but each stay can’t exceed 60 days.
  • Extension: Like the Single-Entry Tourist Visa, each entry can potentially be extended for an additional 30 days at a Thai immigration office.

Thailand Tourist Visa Requirements

When applying for a tourist visa with a valid passport, there are certain documents needed, and a fee may be required on application. The documents and fee can change anytime and without prior notice, so contact your local embassy before organizing your application before your arrival in Thailand. Some countries allow for the Thai E-Visa and you can apply for the E visa online. The Thailand E visa is a very fast method for obtaining your tourist visa online.

Thai e-Visa

Thailand Tourist Visa Requirements

  • Passport or travel document with an expiry date of no less than 6 months
  • Visa application form (filled out)
  • One(1) recent 4 x 6cm. photograph of the applicant
  • Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)
  • Proof of financial means (10,000 baht per person/20,000 baht per family) such as bank statement
  • Proof of Hotel or private accommodation booking

Consular Officers reserve the right to request additional documents if deemed necessary. It is advisable to allow enough time before traveling to lodge your application as there is an influx of travelers applying now that Covid is less of a priority.

Visa Fee

  • US $30.00 (or equivalent) per entry. The Tourist Visa fee is subject to change, so it is recommended to contact the nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your area before lodging your paperwork.

Thailand tourist visa applications could be lodged online in certain countries. Contact your local Thailand Embassy to confirm if you need to apply in person.

Length of Stay

There is a 60-day entry Tourist Visa that can be extended for additional 30 days at the local immigration office.

It is easy to apply for a Tourist visa, but if you would like help with the paperwork and processes to streamline your approval, there are companies that can assist.

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Covid and Vaccination Requirements

As of today, travelers can enter Thailand without COVID restrictions. You are no longer required to be vaccinated or have completed an RT-PCR or Pro-ATK test (if unvaccinated) before entering Thailand.

Tourist Health Insurance for Visitors to Thailand

With travel restrictions eased, Thailand removed the need for travelers to provide proof of a valid Covid Insurance policy. It is important to note that foreign visitors are not eligible for free medical care while in Thailand. If a foreigner requires medical attention, they will need to cover any expenses themselves.

Having a Tourist health insurance is a wise choice for people traveling abroad. It not only covers Covid-related incidents but also:

  • Medical emergencies
  • Personal injury & accidents
  • Missed or delayed flights
  • Damage to belongings
  • Lost luggage

To ensure you have the best cover possible while visiting Thailand and to avoid potential exclusions or conditions, choose Travel Insurance that is designed for Thailand.

AXA Thailand: AXA Sawasdee Thailand

AXA Sawasdee Thailand is a well-known and respected insurance company in Thailand that caters to travelers from around the world. Their policies are straightforward, approved in minutes, and trusted by Thai authorities and medical institutions.

For the best Travel Insurance, a holidaymaker can have in Thailand, check AXA Thailand.

Thailand Travel Insurance

Checklist for Tourists Visiting Thailand

After receiving your Thailand tourist visa from the Thai Embassy or consulate, a traveler should prepare the following documents before traveling to Thailand:

  • Valid visa in your passport
  • Printed Travel Insurance certificate (if any)
  • Copy of confirmed hotel booking
  • Copy of confirmed flight reservation
  • Printed Tourist e-visa with QR code or visa sticker (if any)

Validity of the Tourist Visa and Permit to Stay

The validity of a tourist visa ranges from 3 months to 6 months, depending on the number of entries you make across a land border or airport. If you arrive in Thailand through an international airport, you will be stamped with 60-day permission to stay for a normal Tourist Visa.

The validity of the visa as stated on your visa sticker is the time you have to use the visa or enter Thailand. The permit to stay is the number of days you may legally stay in Thailand. The permit to stay is the stamp you receive when you arrive at the airport or border.

Are you a high networth individual who wants to stay in Thailand? You may consider joining the exclusive Thailand Elite Visa membership program.

Tourist Visa Extension in Thailand

If you enter Thailand via airport or land border, you will be stamped with a 60-day permission to stay at the immigration post. You must exit the country before the stamp expiry date.

However, the permit to stay can be extended if you want to spend more time in Thailand. You can apply for an extension to stay at a local Immigration Office. A 60-day Tourist visa can be extended for another 30 days. The cost for both extensions is 1,900 baht.

Remember, an extension of stay approval is at the discretion of the immigration officer processing your application.

Summary for the Thailand Tourist Visa

Thailand tourist visas are easy to acquire before visiting Thailand. The Thai government and its immigration officers are ready to welcome foreign nationals and visitors back and provide the unique, memorable experiences it is famous for during your period of stay. Please check with the website of your local Royal Thai Embassy or Thai Consulate for Thai Visa updates before departing to Thailand.

For information about visa exemption and the visa on arrival:

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354 Responses

  1. Hi … we are travelling to Thailand and staying for 32 days …. We fly from Nth Qld Australia in 5 weeks. If we need a visa can we apply for it once we arrive at Bangkok airport … as if we need to apply in Australia we would have to post our passports to the Sydney embassy and are afraid our passports won’t arrive back in time as they quote 4-6 weeks turnaround

    Reply

    1. Hello, Glen.

      You will need to apply for a visa at the Embassy in Sydney if you wish to stay for 32 days, but if you wish to apply for a visa upon arriving at the Bangkok airport, you can come to Thailand and stay for a maximum of 30 days through the Visa Exemption Scheme, as Australia is one of the listed countries that qualify for the Visa Exemption.

  2. Does a CHINESE PASSPORT HOLDER require a Visa to visit Phuket Thailand on a cruise ship for one day on the 27th March 2024
    Could you please let me know as soon as possible.

    Reply

  3. Will leave for holidays to Thailand around 20 Dec for 60 day’s
    Passport Dutch .
    Will I receive visa at Bangkok airport ?

    Reply

  4. I am from India.
    Discovered a recent update that Indians don’t need visa for tourism.

    Need a confirmation if this is true.

    Thank you!

    Reply

    1. Hello, Mansi Sharma.

      Yes, Indians don’t need a visa for tourism, as they can enter Thailand through the Visa Exemption Scheme.

    1. Hello, Hemant Bhatt.

      Indians can enter Thailand and stay in Thailand for 30 days through the Visa Exemption Scheme (10th November 2023 – 10th May 2024).

  7. Dear Sir/Madam,
    Greetings!
    I am an Indian National and would like to visit Thailand for 8 days. Can I get a visa on arrival?
    Thanks

    Reply

    1. Hello, Ambrose Pereira.

      You can get a Visa on Arrival and stay in Thailand for a total of 15 days.

    1. Hello, Robert.

      Yes, you will need to apply for a Tourist Visa to remain in Thailand for that long.

  9. Hi,
    I’m a Canadian citizen and wondering if I could open a bank account in Thailand with any type of tourist visa.
    Thanks

    Reply

  11. Hi everyone and Rex!. Thank you for the questions and answers. I bought a plane ticket from usa to Bangkok. My travel dates are December -02-2022 to February-22-2023. I do not have any visa. When I land in Bangkok will I need to get a visa or can I visit a nearby country after 44 days and return to Thailand a few days later?

    Reply

    1. Dear Robert,

      You have 2 options:
      1. Apply for a 60-day Tourist Visa online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ This visa allows you to stay for 60 days upon entry with an option to extend for 30 additional days.
      2. Travel to Thailand under Visa Exemption. You will receive 45 days upon entry with an option to extend for 30 additional days.

      Thank you.

    1. Dear Navya,

      The entry requirement is that, you have a proof of funds. You can carry cash, credit card, debit card or bank statement.
      Thank you.

    1. Dear Raja,

      For the Indian passport holder, you can only apply for a Thai visa from the Thai embassy in the country where you have permanent residence or in the country of your nationality.
      Thank you.

  14. Dear Sirs,
    I am holding Iranian passport and permanent residency of Germany.
    I am planning to visit Thailand in December, and i am wondering if I need a visa and if yes how it works?
    Best Regards
    Amir Radaei

    Reply

    1. Dear Amir,

      Since you are currently residing and located in Germany, you can apply for the Thai visa at the Thai embassy or consulate in Germany. The visa application in Germany is done online. Please go to this website to apply for the visa: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
      Thank you.

    1. Dear Sayeed,

      Yes, it is possible to show USD if you have no Thai baht. You only need to show it if the officer ask you to.
      Thank you.

  17. Hi ThaiEmbassy.

    I will be traveling to Thailand in November 2022 and will be staying there for 20 days.
    Can I get the On-Arrival Visa for 30 days?
    If yes, then how much will it cost?

    Thank You.

    Reply

  18. Dear Thai Embassy,

    I made a mistake when booking my flight, so instead of the planned 60 days I will now be on holiday in Thailand for 62 days. Which visa would make the most sense for me? I am from Germany and would arrive in December.

    With kind regards
    Dennis

    Reply

    1. Dear Dennis,

      You can enter Thailand under Visa Exemption program and you get 45 days when you arrive. Then, before the expiry of the entry stamp, you can visit the immigration office and ask for 30 days extension. The total stay is 75 days.
      Thank you.

  20. Dear Sirs,

    Could you please advise if it is possible to prolong somehow tourist entry permit (30 days stamp in passport, that I have got on customs)? Can I get student’s visa being in Bangkok?

    Best Regards,
    Julia

    Reply

    1. Dear Julia,

      Yes, you may extend your current entry stamp for additional 30 days. You can do this at any local immigration office. The fee is 1900 Thai baht.
      About the plan to change to an ED visa, in some instances it might be possible to do it in Bangkok. We recommend for you to directly contact the school about this.

  21. Hello ThaiEmbassy,

    My situation:
    – Nationality: Belgium (but not registered in Belgium anymore)
    – Long-term residency in Bulgaria

    Questions:
    1) Where do I have to fix my visa?
    2) It says here that you need to show a roundtrip ticket, but after Thailand, I’m going to another country which is not defined yet… What to do?

    Thanks in advance for your help!

    Kind regards,
    Apollo

    Reply

    1. Dear Apollo,

      If you are travelling in October or later, you can enter Thailand without a visa. You can get 45 days Visa Exemption stamp which you are able to extend for additional 30 days the local immigration office for a fee of 1900 THB.

      Thank you.

    1. Dear Prakash,

      When you travel to Thailand on or after October 1, 2022 you will be given 30 days Visa on Arrival.
      Thank you.

  23. Hello sir,
    I am from Pakistan but serving in Sudan with UN and I have an official passport. I wish to travel to Thailand for 2 x weeks. I have seen the requirement of documents for applying for Visa where it is mentioned that I have to submit visa application form filled. May I know from where I can get the application form? Furthermore, there is no facility for online application in Sudan so I have to visit Thai embassy in Khartoum for the application.

    Reply

  24. Hi,

    I have to visit Thailand for 2 weeks to attend IT workshop there, i have invitation letter from Thai Company which is inviting me to attend workshop. so what are the required documents to apply for Visa? please guide

    Regards
    Khan

    Reply

  25. Dear Team,

    My visa Is getting expired, however I would to extend my stay can I get a visa extension, kindly update.

    Do I need to exit the country and come back again and apply for visa.

    Kindly help

    Reply

  26. Hi, I’m from Fiji and I will be travelling to Thailand (26th – 29th October) to attend a meeting.

    I wish to apply and pay cash for my Visa upon arrival into Bangkok Airport.

    I meet the necessary requirements as listed above.

    However, we do not have a Thai Embassy here, and was wondering as to where i can send an email to for my travel next month.

    Reply

  27. We are Canadian citizens and would like to stay In Thailand for maximum 90 days …we understand there is a 60 day visa which can be extended by another 30 days at a local Immigration Office ..is that correct ? And what is the Visa called ? we will arrive in Thailand on the 5th November 2022 …we have proof of flights and accommodation and Medical Insurance coverage…what else would we need to apply electronically we are 85 and 83 so we need any help with information !
    Thank you ! George and Barbara CARR

    Reply

  28. I am attempting to fill in the Thai e-visa form for the SINGLE STAY TOURIST VISA. Supporting documents re asking for a confirmation letter from employer, and the Identity of the person in Thailand asking me to stay. Neither is applicable – I am a UK citizen simply wanting a Thai TR visa.
    I cannot submit the form without providing some documentation.. Can you explain and help?

    Reply

  29. Hello, I am a Canadian passport holder and am hoping to visit Thailand next year. My Canadian passport will expire 5 months and 23 days after my arrival in Thailand, but my stay will only be for 14 days. Will I be permitted to enter Thailand, or will I need to get a new Canadian passport before I travel? Thank you!

    Reply

    1. Dear Karla,

      No. You do not need a visa. You and your family can get Visa On Arrival. If you will arrive in October or later, you will be given 30 days permit to stay.
      Thank you.

    2. I want to travel to Thailand in November for 12 days.
      I live in United States and I am green card holder but my passport is from Guatemala.

      What do I need to do ?

  34. Hi Sir/Madam,

    I need to apply for a 3 months visa to stay in Thailand, as my wife is from Thailand, and we have registered married legally in Malaysia only.
    What document needed from me to apply for this 3 months visa?
    Please help…Thanks !

    Reply

    1. Dear Chew,

      A passport with at least 6-month validity
      An invitation or confirmation letter to clarify the purpose of travel
      Additional supporting document requested by the Royal Thai embassy or consulate.
      Proof of financial funds and travel itinerary.
      Embassy fee.

      Please check this for your guidance https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/90-Day-Thailand-Visa.php

      For more information about travel to Thailand, please check this link:
      https://www.siam-legal.com/legal-guide/how-to-enter-thailand-2022-guide.pdf

  38. I have flight from Jaipur ( india) to Phuket via Changeover at DMK.
    Please let me know where I have to complete the immigration and Visa formalities at DMK or at Phuket.

    Reply

  40. Has it been confirmed that the additional 15 days granted to exempt visa nations will go in effect on October 1 and last until March 2023?

    Thanks

    Reply

  41. My friend has a Canadian passport with 6 years validity left on it in her maiden name. She has been married for the past 3 years. When applying for her 60 day tourist visa would her marriage certificate be acceptable? Her proof of residency ie: drivers license is in her married name.

    Reply

  43. This might be a silly question. I’d already got my Single-Entry 60 days TR visa. My original plan was to travel from US to Bangkok on October 1st. What if I start my vacation a couple of week earlier and visit Vietnam and Laos then go straight to Thailand. The flight information will not match what is on my approved TR visa application. Do I need to update my flight information?

    Reply

  45. Hello
    how long will take to apply for Thailand tourist visa?
    what kind of documents should we send ?Thanks
    whats size of the photo

    Reply

  46. Hi my name is amber dubey,i travelled thailand 3 times in 3 months,on arrival visa ,can I go again one time thailand on same visa

    Reply

    2. Hello Mr. Amber,

      Since your are a frequent traveler for Thailand. Can you please let me know the visa on arrival fee for short period stay (i.e. 7 days) in Bangkok.

  47. Hi ..
    I had a plan to go to Bkk with my babies who are 4 years old and 2 years old. they are Australian citizen and i’m the Permanent Resident of Australia by holding Myanmar passport. I’ll arrived bkk in 23th Nov 2022 and and depart from bkk is 26th dec 2022. so what and how i hv to do for entering to thailand, bkk. please give me some outlines .

    thanks

    Reply

  49. Hi,
    I’m Filipino I got 30 days visa when I exited at the malaysia border is it possible to get another 30 days visa extension in patong phuket? Thank you for your help

    Reply

  50. Hi, can I extend my stay in Thailand if I enter via the 45 day entry scheme,if so,how many days can I stay after the initial 45 days thanks for your help.

    Reply

  51. hello Yordmanu

    From Bangalore India, for a Thailand Tourist VISA the Thai Embassy representatives are asking for payslips or IT returns files of 2 years even though there’s sufficient balance in the bank statement shown to them. Is this mandatory? How can this be approached.

    Reply

  52. Hi I am Polish and will be in Thailand from the 1 Jan 2023 on a 60 day tourist visit and would like to extend it to another 30 days (will be 90 days in Thailand). I would like to spend some time in Thailand and plan to marry my thai girl later on. But the visa will be expired before that happens. So, iI leave Thailand after 90 days (with granted extension visa) and visit another country can I re-apply for a new Visa ? And if I can, can I do so online?
    In such a case, I can come back into Thailand and for how long. And how many times I can leave Thailand to visit other countries and come back to Thailand again for how many times per year?

    Reply

  53. From Bangalore India, the Thai Embassy representatives is asking for payslips or IT returns files of 2 years even though there’s sufficient balance in the bank statement shown to them. Is this mandatory? How can this be approached.

    Reply

  54. Hello, I am from South Korea (can do 30 days) and am planning on applying for another extension (so 60 days total). After this point, is there any way to extend another time? Thank you

    Reply

  56. Hi. I am a US Citizen. My wife has a green card with Montenegro passport and citizenship. She has to get a Visa for Thailand. Is travel Insurance required for me or her?

    Reply

  57. i am a chinese citizen with permanent residence in norway, and i want to travel to thailand for 14 days in november . can i apply for a visa on arrival at thailand airport ？what documents are needed
    thank you

    Reply

  59. From UK I will now be able to get 45 days from 19/01/2023. When I apply for an extension 5/3/2023 would I be given a further 45 days or only 30? Obviously I need this information so I can book my return flight.

    Reply

  60. Hi.
    My plan is to fly to Thailand mid February 2023 from Australia.
    I would like to stay for 45 days or maybe 60 days.
    Looking at some of the information regarding the 45 day visa it is a bit confusing.
    The impression I get is that I have to arrive with an exit flight date 30 days from arrival.
    Is this the case.?
    Can I have a return ticket pre booked for 45 days or 60 days when I arrive at Bangkok airport.?
    Do I have to pre apply for a 60 day visa before leaving Australia.?
    Do I have to pre apply for a 45 day visa before leaving Australia.?
    I will be leaving Thailand by air to return to Australia.
    Best Regards.
    Jeff

    Reply

  61. I am a Canadian citizen, and have booked my 5 weeks (36 days) vacation for Thailand. Can you please confirm that I need to apply for a Tourist Visa?

    Thank you

    Reply

  62. HIi
    I’m srilanka citizen , currently resident in Ireland, i would like to visit Thailand with my family on this NOV , how to get visa and there are no embassy in Ireland. moreover some of supporting documents for my wife unable to provide. please advise.
    thanks

    Reply

  63. I am Chinese citizen holding German permanent residency in Germany. Do I need visa for Thailand? I plan to stay in Thailand for three weeks.

    Reply

  64. Hello Im a mexican passport holder, n will be traveling to Thailand end of September for 24days. Currently I’m living in Jeddah, I would like to confirm these are the requirements to get my visa stamped l before I go to the consulate in Jeddah. Thanks.
    Passport or travel document with an expiry date of no less than 6 months
    Visa application form (filled out)
    One(1) recent 4 x 6cm. photograph of the applicant
    Round-trip air ticket or e-ticket (paid in full)
    Proof of financial means (10,000 baht per person/20,000 baht per family)
    Proof of Hotel or private accommodation booking

    Reply

    2. The current tourist visa has been extended from 15 days to 30 days until March 2023. I plan to visit Thailand in April or later in 2023. The policy is not so clear and I am not sure if I am still qualified for visa on arrival.

  67. Please I am and my wife are Egyptian citizens,
    But we are residents in Oman
    Are we need a tourist visa to stay in Thailand for 10 days or we can take on arrival
    Thanks

    Reply

  68. I am planning a visit to Thailand for a week in December 22. Please let me know how can I get a Tourist Visa for the purpose.

    Reply

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