Thai Visa Information
The Thai visa information on this page was updated in September 2024. This information is subject to change without prior notice. There have been significant changes to visa rules & laws this year, please double-check all the following information with an immigration office. Research the visa options available to you well in advance of traveling.
Visa on Arrival 15 Days
Passport holders of these countries may apply for a Visa on Arrival. A period of stay of 15 days Fee 2,000 THB Period of Stay Not Exceeding 15 days Single Entry *Countries/ Territories also eligible for 60-day visa exempt Armenia Belarus Bhutan* Bolivia Bulgaria* China* Costa Rica Cyprus* El Salvador Ethiopia Fiji* Georgia* India* Kazakhstan* Kyrgyzstan Malta* Mexico* Nauru Papua New Guinea* Paraguay Romania* Russia* Saudia Arabia* Serbia Seychelles Taiwan* Tunisia Uzbekistan* Vanuatu Venezuela
Visa Exemption 60 Days
Passport holders of these countries may enter Thailand without a visa. A period of stay of 60 days Albania Andorra Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bhutan Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Estonia Fiji Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Guatemala Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Jamacia Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Korea (ROK) Kosovo Kuwait Laos Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Mexico Mongolia Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia San Marino Saudia Arabia Singapore Slovak Slovenia South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Turkey Ukraine UAE United Kingdom USA Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam
Visa Exemption 90 days
Passport holders of these countries may enter Thailand without a visa. A period of stay of 90 days Argentina Brazil Chile Peru South Korea Hong Kong
Countries that cannot make border bounce to get visa exemption. But can go for border bounce if they already have a METV visa, or 1-year NON Immigrant visa.
Andorra Bhutan Bulgaria China Cyprus Ethiopia India Kazakhstan Latvia Lithuania Maldives Malta. Mauritius Namibia Romania San Marino Saudi Arabia Taiwan Ukraine Uzbekistan.
Extending Visa Exempt
Most countries can extend their 15/ 30/ 60-day stamp by 30 days at any immigration office. It costs 1900 baht (EXCEPT India & Russia see below).
Countries that only get 7 days extending a tourist visa:
India, Pakistan
Countries that receive only a 7-day extension when extending a 30-day stamp. But get a full 30 days when extending a 60-day tourist visa;
Russia
We now have an Immigration office on Koh Tao.
Single Entry Tourist Visa 60 Days
Can be applied for in your home country and at Thai Embassies and consulates in all countries bordering Thailand. A visa-run trip to Penang is a popular option. Indian or Chinese passports cannot apply for visas in Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, or Vietnam. We are only allowed 1 x 60-day tourist visa per 12 months.
You must ensure you enter Thailand before the “enter before date” on the Thai visa. All countries can extend the 60 days by 30 more days at any Immigration office. Except India & Russia (only 7 days extension possible).
Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)
In November 2015, METV was introduced to replace double & triple-entry TR visas. The new METV is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. It allows the holder to enter Thailand as many times as they wish within 6 months.
Typically, the METV can only be applied for in your home country. It’s essential to note that documents are necessary (consult your local embassy to confirm).
- Minimum 6 months validity of passport
- Bank statement showing the equivalent of 200,000 baht retained for 6 months
- Proof of letter of employment
- Copy of confirmed air travel ticket
- Copy of hotel reservation in Thailand
- Flight reservation out of Thailand at the end of the first 60 days (not at all consulates)
It works like this; Each entry is valid for 60 days, and when the entry stamp finishes you can border bounce to activate the next 60 days OR extend by 30 days at any immigration office (Indians & Russians most likely only get a 7-day extension). You can carry out the mentioned action multiple times; however, it’s crucial to reenter Thailand before the “enter before date” to secure a 60-day stay.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Launched on 15/07/2024 the DTV allows for a maximum stay of 5 years in Thailand, with a maximum of 180 days per visit. It’s designed for Digital Nomads, Freelancers, Remote Workers. Also, frequent participants in activities such as Muay Thai Courses, Thai Cooking Courses, Medical Treatment, Seminars, Sport Training, Music Festivals, Spouse & Children under 20 years old of DTV visa holders can apply.
Required documents for Digital Nomad/ Remote Worker/ Foreign Talent/ Freelancer; Passport, Passport Photo, Documents proving address i.e Driving License, Bank Statement, Proof of Stay, Bank Statement Showing 500,000 THB or Equivalent, Employment Contract.
Required documents for Muay Thai, Thai Cooking School, Medical Treatment; Passport, Passport Photo, Documents proving address i.e Driving License, Bank Statement, Proof of Stay, Bank Statement Showing 500,000 THB or Equivalent, Letter of Acceptance from the Institute/ Company Organizing the Activity
Required documents for a Spouse & Children Under 20 Years Old of DTV Visa Holders; Passport, Passport Photo, Documents proving address i.e Driving License, Bank Statement, Proof of Stay, Bank Statement Showing 500,000 THB or Equivalent, Personal Details of a DTV Visa Holder.
