A visa (or visa exemption stamp) is permission to enter Thailand for a stated purpose and length of stay. Tourist entry does not allow you to work. Requirements depend on your nationality, passport type, and whether you enter by air or land/sea.

All foreign visitors must also complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before entry — see our dedicated TDAC guide and travel checklist.

Visa exemption (no visa applied in advance)

Up to 60 days — tourist visa exemption scheme

Passport holders of 93 countries and territories may enter Thailand for tourism or certain short business visits without a visa, for a stay of up to 60 days per entry (effective 15 July 2024). An extension of up to 30 additional days may be granted at immigration discretion.

Examples include nationals of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The full list changes — do not rely on an outdated table; check the official list on your embassy’s visa page or thaievisa.go.th .

Up to 90 days — bilateral agreements

Nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the Republic of Korea, and Peru may stay up to 90 days per visit under bilateral arrangements (tourism).

Up to 14 days — bilateral agreements

Nationals of Cambodia and Myanmar may stay up to 14 days per visit under bilateral arrangements (tourism).

Conditions that apply to most visa-exempt entries

• Passport validity: Generally at least 6 months remaining (check your embassy’s guidance).
• Proof of onward travel and accommodation may be requested.
• Funds: Immigration may ask for proof of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family (or equivalent).
• Land and sea borders: Under the tourist visa exemption scheme, entry via land/sea checkpoints is limited to two times per calendar year, except for nationals of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore, who may enter more often by land/sea under published rules.
• Visa exemption does not apply to holders of certain alien travel documents; confirm if you use a refugee or special passport.

Tourist visa (apply before travel)

If you are not eligible for visa exemption, need a longer stay before arrival, or prefer a visa stamp in advance, apply for a Tourist Visa (TR) or other appropriate category at a Thai embassy/consulate or via Thai e-Visa .

Typical documents include a valid passport, photo, travel itinerary, proof of funds, and accommodation. Processing times and fees vary by mission.

To extend stay after entry, contact the Immigration Bureau before your permitted date expires.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Nationals of 31 countries and territories who are not eligible for visa exemption may apply for a Visa on Arrival at designated immigration checkpoints for tourism only, for a stay of up to 15 days (effective 15 July 2024). VOA generally cannot be extended except in special cases (e.g. medical inability to travel).

Eligible nationalities published by Thai missions include: Armenia, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Venezuela. Always confirm on an official embassy list before travel.

VOA requirements (typical)

• Passport valid at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
• One recent passport photo (4×6 cm, taken within six months).
• Proof of onward travel usable within 30 days of entry.
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand.
• Proof of funds: 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family.
• Completed application form (available at the port of entry).
• Fee: 2,000 THB per person, cash in Thai baht only, non-refundable.

Pre-registration for e-VOA (where available): VFS e-VOA Thailand

Official sources

• Department of Consular Affairs: consular.mfa.go.th
• Immigration Bureau: immigration.go.th
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card: tdac.immigration.go.th

Rules are subject to change without notice. When in doubt, contact the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General responsible for your place of residence.