The Kingdom of Thailand has completely digitalized its visa application procedure for most travel reasons (tourism, studies, business, conference, etc.), for maximum stays ranging from 60 days has 5 years, for most nationalities. Once the file has been submitted, it is not processed in Thailand but in the Thai embassy closest to the traveler's home. Count 5 weeks to obtain it with consular fees starting at 35,00 €.
- Visa ED, B or Oย : 70,00 €
- Single entry TR Tourism Visa : 35,00 €
- Visa Tourisme TR-M multiple entries Or Long-stay OA : 175,00 €
- Very long-stay visa OX : 350,00 €
You will need to enter Thailand within 3 months following the issuance of the visa.
It is necessary to count 5 weeks minimum to obtain a Thai visa
Nationalities eligible for the Thailand visa
All nationalities are eligible for a Thai visa, regardless of whether the traveller has a normal, service or refugee passport, as long as they live near an embassy (all of Europe is concerned for example).
Since 1 June 2024, passports from more than 93 countries are visa-free for tourist or business stays less than 60 days in Thailand. The nationalities listed can only benefit from this exemption scheme 2 times a year by sea or land entry, and without limit for air entry โคต๏ธ
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
๐ฆ๐ฑ Albania
๐ฉ๐ช Germany
๐ฆ๐ฉ Andorra
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
๐ฆ๐น Austria
๐ง๐ญ Bahrain
๐ง๐ช Belgium
๐ง๐น Bhutan
๐ง๐ท Brazil
๐ง๐ณBrunei*
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria
๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
๐ฐ๐ญ China
๐จ๐พ Cyprus
๐จ๐ด Colombia
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐จ๐บ Cuba
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
๐ฉ๐ฒ Dominique
๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates
๐ช๐จ Ecuador
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ช๐ช Estonia
๐บ๐ธ United States
๐ซ๐ฏ Fiji
๐ซ๐ฎ Finland
๐ซ๐ทFrance
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia
๐ฌ๐ท Greece
๐ฌ๐น Guatemala
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐ญ๐บ Hungary
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia*
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
๐ฎ๐น Italy
๐ฏ๐ฒ Jamaica
๐ฏ๐ต Japan
๐ฏ๐ด Jordan
๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan
๐ฝ๐ฐ Kosovo
๐ฐ๐ผ Kuwait
๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos
๐ฑ๐ป Latvia
๐ฑ๐ฎ Liechtenstein
๐ฑ๐น Lithuania
๐ฑ๐บ Luxembourg
๐ฒ๐ด Macau
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia*
๐ฒ๐ป Maldives
๐ฒ๐น Malta
๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco
๐ฒ๐บ Mauritius
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
๐ฒ๐จ Monaco
๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand
๐ณ๐ด Norway
๐ด๐ฒ Oman
๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan
๐ต๐ฆ Panama
๐ต๐ฌ Papua New Guinea
๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands
๐ต๐ช Peru
๐ต๐ญ Philippines
๐ต๐ฑ Poland
๐ต๐น Portugal
๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar
๐ฉ๐ด Dominican Republic
๐จ๐ฟ Rep. Czech
๐ท๐ด Romania
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ท๐บ Russia
๐ธ๐ฒ San Marino
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore*
๐ธ๐ฐ Slovakia
๐ธ๐ฎ Slovenia
๐ฑ๐ฐ Sri Lanka
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐น๐ด Tonga
๐น๐น Trinidad and Tobago
๐น๐ท Tรผrkiye
๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine
๐บ๐พ Uruguay
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
* no entry limit, no matter the means (air, sea or land)
Can I get a visa on arrival in Thailand?
The following nationalities are eligible for a visa on arrival in Thailand for stays up to 30 days, upon presentation of a return plane ticket taking off within 30 days of arrival.
๐ง๐น Bhutan
๐ง๐ฌ Bulgaria
๐จ๐ณ China
๐จ๐พ Cyprus
๐ช๐น Ethiopia
๐ซ๐ฏ Fiji
๐ฌ๐ช Georgia
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan
๐ฒ๐น Malta
๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico
๐ณ๐ทNauru
๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan
๐ต๐ฌ Pap. N-Guinea
๐ท๐ด Romania
๐ท๐บ Russia
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐ป๐บ Vanuatu
Travelers aged over 50
Whether you are retired or not, Thailand has dedicated a range of specific visas to people over 50 years old requesting a long-stay visa of up to 10 years (2x 5 years):
- Short stay visa (O Visa): up to 60 days in Thailand
- Long stay visa (O-A Visa): up to 1 year in Thailand
- Very long stay visa (O-X Visa): up to 5 years in Thailand, renewable on site
Authorities issue documents without significant delay
The Thai visa in summary
Format | Digital only |
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Number of entries | Depends on visa |
Leadtime | 5 weeks |
Length of stay | 0 to 5 years |
Validity | 3 months upon filing |
Consular fees | Of the 35,00 € |
For a trip to Thailand, it is likely that you will need a Visa depending on your nationality, place of residence, length of stay or reason for travel.
Thai visa, is available for many travel reasons ranging from tourism (TR or TR-M), business/business (B), studies/conference (ED) or even long-stay, family or volunteering (O). Thailand is known for complexity of its procedures and the requirement in the document format to provide. We support you to minimize the risk of refusal.
The price of an e-visa for Thailand, excluding processing fees, starts at 35,00 € per traveler. Certain nationalities can travel to Thailand without a visa for a short stay and as part of a time-limited tourism recovery program. Children must also submit a file, like an adult.
We advise you to apply at least a month before your planned arrival in Thailand. Once your Thai visa has been obtained, you will have 3 months to enter the country.
When to go to Thailand?
- From November to February : It's high season in Thailand, with pleasant temperatures and little rain. This is the ideal time to visit northern Thailand and discover its many tourist attractions. Prices are generally higher during this time and tourist destinations can be crowded.
- From March to May : It is the hot and dry season in Thailand, with high temperatures and little rain. This is a great time to visit the beaches of southern Thailand and go scuba diving. Prices are generally lower during this time and tourist destinations are less crowded.
- From June to October : It's the rainy season in Thailand, with high temperatures and frequent rain. It is an ideal time to discover the lush nature of the country and enjoy indoor activities. Prices are generally lower during this time and tourist destinations are less crowded.
Places to visit in Thailand
Thailand is a country rich in cultural and natural heritage that is full of wonders to discover. Among the must-sees, the capital Bangkok is a vibrant and bustling city, with historic temples, bustling markets and vibrant nightlife. HAS Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, you can admire Buddhist temples, explore night markets and enjoy outdoor activities. The islands of Phuket, Koh Samui And Koh Phi Phi are famous for their white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and water activities.
For nature lovers, the national park of Khao Yai, located in central Thailand, is home to abundant wildlife, including elephants, tigers and monkeys. The historic temples ofAyutthaya, an ancient city that was once the capital of Thailand, are a must-see for history buffs. The Bridge of the River Kwai, located in Kanchanaburi province, is a famous railway bridge built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II.
The Golden Triangle, a region located on the border between Thailand, Laos and Burma, is famous for its opium trade and for its magnificent landscapes. About 100 kilometers from Bangkok, the floating market of Damnoen Saduak is a colorful market set on the water and offering fresh fruits, vegetables and artisanal products.
Factsheet
- Official name of the country : Kingdom of Thailand
- Location : Asia
- Capital city : Bangkok
- Area : 513,115 km2
- Religion : Theravada Buddhism
- Language : Thai, Chinese (English very common)
- Cash : Baht (THB)
- Climate : Overall tropical
- Time zone : UTC +7
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Health : Travelers aged 9 months and over coming from countries at risk of transmission of yellow fever, as well as those having transited through an airport in a country where yellow fever is present, are required to present a certificate of vaccination against this disease upon their arrival in Thailand.