Thailand Visas

From October 2024 onwards, visitors from all around the world will now most likely have to get their Thai visas online, as the majority of Thai embassies and consulates in foreign countries have largely switched to accepting online Thailand E-Visa applications. Walk-ins are no longer accepted at many Thai consulates, so if you are hoping to apply for Thai visas from a foreign country, you should familiarize yourself with the new E-Visa procedures. Why Do These Embassies and Consulates Now Require E-Visa Applications? In an effort to increase tourism to Thailand, the Thai government has ordered several Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates around the world to use the Thailand E-Visa system, in place of walk-in visa applications and appointments.  The Thailand E-Visa system is an online system that offers a more streamlined process when applying for and receiving a Thai visa, as the entire process can be done at Thailand’s official E-Visa website. By eliminating the paperwork of the application process and doing everything online, Thai Immigration can process and register visa applications faster, hopefully leading to shorter wait times and decreased congestion at both consulates and immigration checkpoints. By implementing the Thailand E-Visa system, the government hopes to streamline

As of July 15, 2024, the Thai government has confirmed the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is now live for those looking to work and travel (“workcation”) in Thailand. The DTV allows holders to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry and is valid for 5 years. Known informally as the “digital nomad visa,” the DTV is a cost-effective and convenient Thai visa option if you are a freelancer, digital nomad, or remote worker seeking a simple way to work from the tropical paradise of Thailand. Alternatively, you can also qualify for this visa if you plan to participate in so-called “Thai Soft Power” activities. You are eligible for the DTV if you plan to attend Thai boxing or cooking classes, participate in sports training, undergo medical treatments, take short-term educational courses, take part in seminars, or join artistic or musical festivals. This page will explain what the DTV is, what its requirements are, and the DTV application process. Destination Thailand Visa Basics As we’ve covered earlier, the DTV is a visa designed for digital nomads that offers a long-term and flexible stay in Thailand with the freedom to engage in other pursuits while working in the country.

As of July 15, 2024, the new regulations surrounding the Thailand Visa on Arrival program and the Thailand visa exemption scheme announced earlier in the year are now in full effect. These rule updates will allow more people than ever before to visit Thailand without first having to apply for a visa at the embassy in their home country. This further supports the Thai government’s plan to increase the number of foreign tourists to 40 million by the end of the year. This post will break down the updates to both the visa exemption and VOA programs, explain how visitors can take advantage, and list the eligible countries. Thailand Visa on Arrival To boost efforts to increase tourism in the country, the Thai government has made citizens from 31 countries eligible to acquire a single-entry visa after arriving in Thailand at certain immigration checkpoints (such as Thai international airports). This is a significant increase from the previous list of only 19 countries. For only 2,000 baht, visitors will be allowed to stay in Thailand for no more than 15 days and take part in any activity allowed by the standard Thailand Tourist Visa. Unlike visa exemptions which we will get into below, the Visa on