The Thai tourist eVisa is a single-entry electronic visa that allows its holders to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days and stays valid for either 3 or 6 months from issuing.

The electronic visa for Thailand can be used for all tourism-related purposes, including making family visits but also for medical treatment or participation in meetings, conventions, exhibitions, or incentives.

Thailand officially implemented a new stickerless eVisa system on the 26th of September, 2021 to ease the process of obtaining a visa before one's visit to Thailand, offering nine different eVisa types for foreign travelers.

The new eVisa system no longer requires travelers to submit their visa supporting documents at the Thai Embassy or Consulate; therefore switching to an entirely online system of applying.

Citizens of 37 eligible countries can submit their Thai eVisa applications online 15 business days ahead of the planned departure to Thailand to receive the approved document via email in PDF form.

• Thailand eVisa types

  Thailand's Government introduced an extremely extensive eVisa system that offers nine different online visa types for eligible travelers to choose from.

  The main type of electronic visa for Thailand is the tourist one that serves as a single-entry travel authorization document allowing its holders to stay in Thailand for up to two months.

  The approved tourist Thai eVisa can be used for the following purposes:

  • leisure-related activities, e.g., a short vacation stay
  • making family visits
  • undergoing medical treatment at one of the registered hospitals in Thailand
  • MICE participation (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, & Exhibitions) supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)

  Thailand offers also 8 additional eVisa types:

  • a business & investor visa (non-immigrant B/IB)
  • a study visa (non-immigrant ED)
  • a family visit visa (non-immigrant O)
  • a transit visa
  • a long-stay visa (issued for one or five years with the possibility of further extension)
  • a SMART visa (for investors and entrepreneurs who wish to invest in one of the 10 S-Curve industries in Thailand, e.g., the agriculture and biotechnology sector.
  • a government/diplomatic mission visa (non-immigrant F)
  • a diplomatic/official visa

  The specific characteristics (such as the validity period or the length of the maximum stay), as well as the required documents, differ between the various Thai eVisa types, some requiring officially issued documents to be provided.

• List of eligible countries

  Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for the Thai eVisa online:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • China (including Hong Kong)
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

  Travelers whose country is not listed above should apply for their Thai visa directly at the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in person.

• Thailand eVisa application form

  Eligible travelers who wish to visit Thailand using the electronic visa system should first choose the specific Thai eVisa type that goes with their purpose of visit to Thailand.

  All applications for the Thai eVisa (no matter the selected type) should be submitted at least 15 business days ahead of the planned trip to Thailand to allow for appropriate visa processing time.

  To apply online prepare your valid passport along with the details of your planned trip to Thailand and follow these steps:

  1. Fill the Thailand eVisa application form by providing the required details and double-check the completed form to make sure it does not contain any errors.
  2. Cover the service fee using any preferred method of online payment choosing from several secure methods available.
  3. Wait for the confirmation email to arrive and print out the received in PDF file eVisa.

  TIP: Providing correct details helps to avoid any delays or issues with approval.

  The electronic visa for Thailand gets processed within 15 business days. That is why it's crucial to submit one's application at least 15 business days before the planned departure to Thailand to receive the approved document on time.

• Validity period

  The approved Thailand tourist eVisa stays valid for either three or six months onward from the issuing date. The Thai eVisa is a single-entry travel authorization document; therefore, allowing one visit to Thailand within its validity period.

  All eligible travelers who wish to enter Thailand with an electronic visa must have passports, which validity period will extend beyond six months from the planned date of arrival in Thailand.

  Please note! The validity period, as well as the length of the maximum stay, may differ between the various Thai eVisa types available.

• Transit information

  Travelers whose itinerary includes a layover in Thailand do not have to apply for a transit visa if:

  • their connecting flight is to set off within less than 12 hours of arrival in Thailand
  • they won't leave the designated transit area at the airport
  • they have the required documents for the final destination prepared
  • their flight is booked on the same ticket

  This exemption may not apply to Pakistani nationals or travelers who plan on using specific airlines.

  Transit Thai eVisa serves as a single-entry 30-day travel authorization that stays valid for three months from issuing and can be used for transit, sports activities, or transport-related trips.

  If you do need a transit visa to take a stopover in Thailand, apply for the transit Thai eVisa online 15 business days before departure.

• Requirements on arrival

  Travelers from the 37 eligible for the Thai eVisa countries must have a few documents upon their arrival in Thailand, including:

  • a printed copy of their approved Thai eVisa
  • their valid passport that will not expire for at least six months forward

  Additional documents may be needed for entering Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To complete the Thai electronic visa application process, eligible travelers should prepare a few documents, including:

• a valid passport with a minimum validity period of six months from the planned date of arrival in Thailand
• the applicant's face photograph (that can be easily taken using a phone or a PC camera)
• a copy of their return ticket home
• proof of having sufficient funds for the stay in Thailand, i.e., $600 per person or $1200 per family

Please note! The above-listed documents apply to the tourist Thai eVisa type. Should you choose a different type from the nine available, the required documents may differ.

Our support team will get in touch with every applicant who needs to provide additional documents for their application so that it's successfully approved.