Thailand Travel Visa
How to get a Thailand Visa
Complete online application
Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes
Receive your travel visa
We will send you your approved document in a few days - without you having to go anywhere!
Start your journey
Show your passport and the visa we sent you when you arrive in Thailand
Thailand travel visa requirements
- Valid passport
- Bank card to pay for the Thailand visa
- Photograph of the applicant for the visa (taken within the last 6 months)
- Email address to receive the visa
- Biometric page of the passport (the page containing all personal information)
- Round-trip tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel reservation)
- Document proving current location (driver's license, bank statement, or proof of stay/accommodation)
- Depending on the purpose of the trip (tourism or transit), an additional document such as an invitation letter may be required.
To get more information about the requirements for other types of visas for Thailand, like the business or volunteer visa, we recommend visiting our page, which entails all the necessary details for each visa.
If you don’t have some of the required elements, your Thailand visa application will remain pending, allowing you to complete it later.
The entire process of the Thai visa application is online. There is no need to go to an embassy or consulate. By using Visagov’s service, you will have access to a simplified form in your language that reduces the likelihood of errors and visa rejections.
Once you receive your approved Thailand visa, you should print it before your trip and present it along with your passport upon arrival in the country.
Need more information? Here is our guide: Thailand visa requirements
FAQ ABOUT THE THAILAND VISA
What visas for Thailand can I get online?
- Tourism. You can choose between a single-entry or multiple-entry visa for Thailand.
- Transit. You can apply for a single-entry visa.
- Business: You can choose between a single-entry business visa or a multiple-entry business visa.
- Volunteering: You can apply for a single-entry volunteering visa.
What are the requirements for a Thailand tourist visa?
- Recent photograph
- Valid passport
- Document proving current location (driver's license, bank statement, or proof of stay/accommodation)
Although these documents are the most common, Thai authorities may request additional documentation. Don't worry, as our experts are available 24/7 to assist you.
Do I need a visa to go to Thailand?
How can I apply for the Thailand visa online?
- Fill out the Thailand visa application form. Provide all the information as it appears in your valid passport regarding personal details and your stay in Thailand.
- Review that the application is complete with accurate information. If you are sure, proceed to make the payment. If any additional documents are required, make sure you have included them during the application process.
- You're done with the application! Wait to receive the Thailand visa directly in your email in a few days.
How long can I stay in Thailand with the e-visa?
If you enter Thailand with a transit visa, you can stay in the country for 30 days. If you enter with a business visa (either single-entry or multiple-entry) or a volunteer visa, you can stay in Thailand for 90 days.
What are Thailand’s entry requirements?
- Approved Thailand visa
- Valid passport
- Photograph of the person entering Thailand
- Yellow fever vaccination if you come from a country where the disease is endemic
- Hotel reservation in Thailand
- Flight/cruise tickets
Check if your specific case requires additional documents to enter Thailand. You can get more information here.
How much does the visa for Thailand cost?
- The single-entry tourist visa has a government fee of €45.
- The multiple-entry tourist visa has a fee of €224.
- The transit visa has a fee of €38.
- The single-entry business visa has a fee of €90.
- The multiple-entry business visa has a fee of €224.
- The volunteer visa has a fee of €90.
When should I apply for a Thailand visa?
CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR A VISA FOR THAILAND
Use our eligibility checker to find out if you match with the requirements.
THAILAND TOURIST VISA ONLINE: MORE INFORMATION
The majority of citizens are eligible to process the Thailand visa online. If you are not eligible to apply online for the Thailand visa, you will need to visit an embassy.
When processing the Thailand eVisa for tourism, you will be allowed to stay in the country for up to 60 days, regardless of whether you choose a single-entry or multiple-entry option, as each visit is limited to a maximum of 60 days.
For those entering Thailand with a transit visa, the permitted stay period is 30 days. On the other hand, individuals with a business visa (either single-entry or multiple-entry) or a volunteer visa have the option to stay in Thailand for up to 90 days.
Please note that these visas are only for tourism, business, volunteering, or transit purposes. It is not allowed to work, study, or reside in the country with these visas.
Having an approved visa does not guarantee entry to the country. If you have lied or omitted information that may be relevant to, or create a threat to, the country, the commanding officers of the immigration department may deny entry. You should never lie about your information, and you should check your details thoroughly before submitting a visa application.
