Thailand visa
Thailand offers both an e-visa applied before travel and a visa on arrival for short stays. Which route suits you depends on your passport, trip length and entry point.
Thailand visa at a glance
Visa type
e-Visa or visa on arrival
Entry
Single or multiple entry
Validity
3 months from issue
Stay
Up to 60 days (tourist visa), 15 days (VOA)
Biometrics
Not required before travel
Visa types for Thailand
Tourist visa
- Validity
- 3 months
- Stay duration
- Up to 60 days
Single and multiple entry options.
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- Validity
- On arrival
- Stay duration
- Up to 15 days
Return ticket and funds proof required.
Start application →Documents required for a Thailand visa
Select a category to see exactly what is expected, and how each document should look when you submit it.
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
Photograph
One recent 35 x 45 mm photo on a white background.
Confirmed return tickets
Round-trip booking with dates inside the permitted stay.
Accommodation proof
Hotel bookings covering the full stay.
Photo specification
- 35 x 45 mm colour photograph
- White background, taken within 6 months
- Face straight to the camera, no headwear
- No glasses or reflective surfaces
Eligibility requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Return ticket within the permitted stay period
- Confirmed accommodation
- Funds to support the stay
How to apply for a Thailand visa
Route selection
We advise whether the e-visa or visa on arrival fits your trip.
Documents
Bookings and financials prepared to match your dates.
Application
Filed online and tracked to approval.
Travel briefing
What to carry at immigration on arrival.
Important things to know
- Visa on arrival is limited to 15 days and is only available at designated entry points.
- The e-visa suits stays beyond 15 days and avoids airport queues.
- Overstaying carries penalties and affects future entries.
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