How to get a Thailand visa for Australian citizens

Prepare for your trip to Thailand! This enchanting country, with its delicious cuisine and stunning natural attractions, is waiting for you. As with any trip to a foreign country, it’s essential to be on top of all the requirements you need to fulfill. 

In this guide you’ll learn everything about how to get a Thailand visa for Australian citizens, its cost, all the documents you need to apply and more.

Do Australians need a visa for Thailand?

Yes, it’s mandatory to get a Thailand visa for Australian citizens who wish to stay for more than 30 days. If an Australian wishes to travel to Thailand for 30 days or less, it won’t be necessary to apply for a Thailand visa.

If you travel for tourism purposes, you can apply for two kinds of documents: the single entry or the multiple entry tourist visa. The first allows you to enter and leave the country only once, and to stay in Thailand for 60 days. The second one allows you multiple entries and exits out of the country, and each stay can last up to 60 days.

If you travel for reasons other than tourism, you can apply for these types of documents:

• Transit visa
• Business visa
• Voluntary visa

These are all available on Visagov. Applying with us will allow you to access a simplified, 100% online form in your own language. It will only take you a couple of minutes!  

Thailand visa requirements for Australian citizens

The Thailand visa requirements for Australian citizens shared across all visa types are:

• A valid passport
• A photograph of the applicant taken within the last 6 months
• Proof of your current location
• A bank card to pay for the visa fees
• A current email address to receive the approved document

On top of that, you will need additional documentation depending on the reason for the trip and the visa type you select. All the information about this is in our guide about the Thailand visa requirements.

Thailand business visa for Australian citizens 

As mentioned before, it’s possible to apply for a business Thailand visa for Australian citizens who wish to conduct business activities in the country. It’s available both as a single or a multiple entry visa. 

This visa type has specific requirements. Besides your passport, photo, bank card, email address and the proof of your current location, you will also need:

• For the single entry visa, financial evidence of no less than 30.000 Thai Baht. 
• For the multiple entry visa, financial evidence of 120.000 THB or more. 

To satisfy this requirement, you can provide a copy of your bank statement or sponsorship letters. 

Thailand visa fee for Australian citizens

The Thailand visa fee for Australian citizens depends on the type of document you select:

• Single entry tourist visa: €45
• Multiple entry tourist visa: €224
• Transit visa: €38
• Single entry business visa: €90
• Multiple entry business visa: €224
• Voluntary visa: €90

Thailand tourist visa for Australian citizens: how to apply

It’s very easy to apply for this travel document with Visagov, it won’t take more than a couple of minutes. You just need to follow these simple steps:

• Fill out the application form. Make sure you complete every field using truthful information. Upload all the necessary documentation before sending it in.
• Pay for the visa fees using a bank card.
• Wait for the approved visa to be sent to the email address you provided. That’s it! 

More information for Australians traveling to Thailand

Where is the Embassy of Thailand in Australia? 

Address: 111 Empire Circuit Yarralumla ACT 2600 

Telephone: +61 2 6206 0100

Fax: +61 2 6206 0123

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://canberra.thaiembassy.org/ 

Consulate General in Sydney 

Address: Level 8, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000 

Telephone: 02 9241 2542 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/index 

Consulate General in Melbourne

Address: 163 Eastern Rd, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia 

Telephone: (03) 9123 6366

Website: https://www.thaiconsulatemelbourne.com/ 

Consulate General in Perth

Address: Ground Floor 28-42 Ventnor Avenue West Perth, WA 6005 Australia 

Telephone: 08 9226 2288

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://thaiconsulateperth.com/ 

Where is the Embassy of Australia in Thailand?

Address: 181 Soi ArunMcKinnon Lumphini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand 

Telephone: +66 2 344 6300

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://thailand.embassy.gov.au/ 

What are the vaccine requirements to visit Thailand?

There are no mandatory vaccine requirements for Australians traveling to Thailand. However, some vaccinations are recommended. They are:

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles
• Chikungunya for those over 65 years of age or those staying in Thailand longer than 6 months
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Rabies
• Typhoid
• Yellow fever if you’ve recently visited a country with risk of transmission of this disease 

What is the time difference between Thailand and Australia?

Thailand is in the Indochina Time zone (UTC +7).The country doesn’t observe Daylight Savings Time (DST). On the contrary, Australia has several time zones, of which several do observe Daylight Savings Time. As a summary, the time difference between these two countries is: 

• Lord Howe Standard Time (LHST): UTC+10:30. There’s a 3:30-hour difference.
• Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): UTC +10. There’s a 3-hour difference.
• Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): UTC +9:30. There’s a 2:30-hour difference.
• Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): UTC +8. There’s a 1-hour difference.
• Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): UTC+11. There’s a 4-hour difference.
• Lord Howe Daylight Time (LHDT): UTC+11. There’s a 4-hour difference.
• Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT): UTC+10:30. There’s a 3:30-hour difference.

What is the currency of Thailand and the exchange rate to Australian dollars?

The Thailand currency is called the Thai Baht. The current exchange rate to Australian dollars is:

• 1 AUD = 24,55 THB
• 1 THB = 0,04 AUD