Thailand visa and entry requirements

Who can use this: 60 passports^[1]

60 countries and territories, passports only.

Stay

30 days^[1][3]

Fee

Free^[1]

Extension

Possible, by up to 30 days, THB 1,900. Once, up to 30 days from the end of the permitted stay, at an Immigration Bureau office and at the officer's discretion. Nationals of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Nepal, Togo, Nigeria and Uganda can get at most 7 days.^[8][16][17]

Requirements

• Tourism purposes only.^[3]
• Cash of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.^[1]
• Onward travel ticket scheduled within 30 days of arrival, and proof of accommodation.^[3]
• Passport valid for at least six months.^[13]
• Only passports count, other travel documents issued to foreigners by the listed countries are not accepted.^[1]
• Entry by land or sea checkpoints under the scheme is limited to twice per calendar year, except for nationals of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore.^[1]

Replaces the 60-day exemption that applied to 93 countries until 14 September 2026.

Who can use this: 2 passports^[1]

Stay

15 days^[1]

Fee

Free^[1]

Extension

Possible, by up to 15 days, THB 1,900. Once, at the officer's discretion.^[4][17]

Requirements

• Tourism purposes only.^[3]
• Cash of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.^[1]
• Passport valid for at least six months.^[13]
• Entry by land or sea checkpoints under the scheme is limited to twice per calendar year, except for nationals of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore.^[1]

Who can use this: 2 passports^[1]

Myanmar nationals only for arrival at international airports.

Stay

14 days. Per visit.^[1]

Fee

Free^[1]

Requirements

• Tourism purposes only.^[3]
• Cash of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.^[1]

Who can use this: 9 passports^[2]

Russian ordinary passport holders keep a 30-day exemption under the bilateral agreement after the 60-day scheme ended.

Stay

30 days^[2]

Fee

Free^[2]

Extension

Possible, by up to 30 days, THB 1,900. Once, at the officer's discretion; Immigration Bureau rules cover visa exemption of up to 30 days under international agreements.^[16][17]

Requirements

• Tourism purposes only.^[3]
• Cash of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.^[1]

Who can use this: 5 passports^[1]

Stay

90 days. Per visit.^[1]

Fee

Free^[1]

Requirements

• Tourism purposes only.^[3]
• Cash of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.^[1]

Who can use this: 3 passports^[1]

Stay

15 days^[1]

Fee

THB 2,000. Cash in Thai baht only, non-refundable.^[1]

Extension

Not possible. Not possible except in special cases of illness that prevents travel.^[1]

Requirements

• Completed application form, available at the designated ports of entry, and one recent photo.^[1]
• Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.^[1]
• Fully paid onward travel ticket.^[1]
• Proof of funds: 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family.^[1]

Tourism purposes only.

Who can use this: All passports^[10][13]

Open to every nationality. Nationals of 28 countries with special consideration face extra checks and longer processing.

Stay

60 days. Single entry visa is valid for 3 months, multiple entry for 6 months.^[9]

Extension

Possible, by up to 30 days, THB 1,900. Once, for up to 30 days, at an Immigration Bureau office. Maximum total stay 90 days from entry.^[9][16][17]

Processing

Generally 5 to 10 working days after a complete application, longer for some nationalities. Apply at least 30 days and no more than 90 days before arrival.^[9][10]

Requirements

• Apply from outside Thailand, through the e-Visa portal only; the confirmation email is printed and shown on travel.^[10][12]
• Passport biodata page, photo from the last six months, travel booking, proof of accommodation, and financial evidence of at least 20,000 THB.^[11]
• Passport valid for at least six months from the travel date.^[9]

Visa fees are set per embassy or consulate in local currency (single entry 40 USD, multiple entry 200 USD at the Embassy in Washington, D.C.) and are non-refundable.