If you’re planning a holiday in Thailand, you’ll need a Thailand Tourist Visa to enter the country. This visa comes in two types: a Single-Entry Tourist Visa, which allows up to a 60-day stay, and a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa, valid for six months with a 60-day stay limit per visit.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the different Tourist Visa options, explain the requirements, and cover alternative options like the Visa Exemption scheme for eligible passport holders seeking a shorter 30-day stay.
What is a Thailand Tourist Visa?
The Thailand Tourist Visa is a stamp or document provided by a Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country, allowing entry for tourism or medical purposes. You can also apply online through the Thailand e-visa system, which some embassies exclusively use, meaning walk-ins are not permitted. Contact the embassy you will be applying from beforehand to learn more.
The Thai Tourist Visa differs from the Visa Exemption stamp, placed in your passport upon arrival in Thailand. Remember that you are not allowed to work in Thailand while holding this visa, as it’s only for tourism purposes.
Single-Entry Tourist Visa
- Visa Duration: Valid for 3 months from the date of issue
- Visa Type: Single entry
- Length of Stay per Entry: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes, by an additional 30 days at a Thai immigration office
- Obtainable From: Thai embassies or consulates abroad and e-visa portal
- Option to Include Family: Not available as a package; each family member must apply individually.
The Single-Entry Tourist Visa is perfect for travelers planning one visit to Thailand. It allows a stay of up to 60 days, with the option to extend by 30 days once in Thailand. Upon leaving Thailand, this visa expires, and you will need a new visa to re-enter.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
- Visa Duration: Valid for 6 months from the date of issue
- Visa Type: Multiple entry
- Length of Stay per Entry: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes, by an additional 30 days per entry
- Obtainable From: Thai embassies or consulates abroad and e-visa portal
- Option to Include Family: Not available as a package; each family member must apply individually.
Visa on Arrival
If you’re from one of the 31 approved countries or regions, you can apply for a Visa on Arrival at immigration checkpoints when entering Thailand for tourism. This visa allows a stay of up to 15 days. To apply, you’ll need a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the visa fee, which must be paid in cash, in Thai baht, upon arrival.
Visa Exemption
If you’re from one of 93 approved countries, you can enter Thailand under the Thai visa exemption program for tourism, business, urgent tasks, or short-term work for up to 60 days. This stay may be extended by an additional 30 days, though this decision is at the discretion of the immigration officer processing your application. To stay longer, you’ll need to apply for a different visa type before reaching the 90-day maximum.
90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa
The 90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa is a solid choice if you plan to stay in Thailand for purposes beyond tourism, such as business, education, or retirement. It grants an initial 90-day stay and can be extended to a one-year visa for specific reasons, like retirement or marriage, through the Thai Immigration Bureau. You can apply by mail, in person at a Thai Embassy or Consulate, or through the Thailand E-Visa portal, offering flexibility in the application process.
The Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa lets you enter Thailand as many times as you like within its six-month validity, but each stay is capped at 60 days. If you want to stay longer, you can extend your visit by 30 days at a Thai immigration office, which adds more flexibility to your travel plans. This visa is perfect for those who plan to take multiple trips to Thailand over six months, allowing plenty of time to explore.
Long-Term Thai Tourist Visas
If you plan on frequently visiting Thailand or staying here for extended periods of time, dealing with a Thai tourist visa is a frequent headache. Fortunately, there are alternative tourist visas intended for these needs. There are two long-term Thai tourist visas you can consider:
Thai Elite Visa
- Visa Duration: Options for 5, 10, 15, or 20 years (based on chosen membership package)
- Visa Type: Multiple entry
- Length of Stay per Entry: 1 year
- Extendable: Automatically renewed within the membership period
- Obtainable From: Thailand Elite Visa agents and Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited
- Option to Include Family: Yes, an additional fee applies per family member
The Thai Elite Visa provides a hassle-free, long-term stay for foreigners without the need for frequent renewals. Each entry permits a stay of up to one year without the need for a re-entry permit. Elite Visa holders also enjoy fast-tracked immigration, exclusive support, and discounts on services like airport transfers, healthcare, and leisure activities. Family members can be added to the membership for an additional fee, making it a flexible option for those wishing to reside comfortably in Thailand long-term.
DTV Visa Thailand
- Visa Duration: 5 years
- Visa Type: Multiple entry
- Length of Stay per Entry: 180 days
- Extendable: Yes, once per entry
- Obtainable From: A Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or online via Thailand’s official e-visa website
- Option to Include Family: Yes
With a DTV Visa, you can leave and re-enter Thailand as often as you like without needing a re-entry permit, unlike other Thai tourist visas. Each entry allows a 180-day stay, after which you can simply exit and re-enter Thailand to reset for another 180 days.
Alternatively, you can extend your stay once per entry to add 180 days on top of your current stay. By doing so, you can remain in Thailand for nearly a full year before needing to leave and re-enter.
But this visa isn’t available to just anyone, unlike the tourist and Thailand Elite Visas. To qualify, you must be a remote worker or “digital nomad” with proven employment or participate in so-called Thai Soft Power Activities.
What are the Requirements for a Thai Tourist Visa?
When applying for a Thailand Tourist Visa, you will need to present a collection of documents and pay an application fee. However, both the fee and required documents can change without notice and may vary by country and embassy. It’s recommended that you contact your local Thai Embassy to confirm the latest requirements, price, and whether an in-person application is necessary.
Some countries offer a digital option, the Thai E-Visa, which provides a faster way to obtain your Thailand Tourist Visa. Be sure to ask about the E-Visa when reaching out to your local Thai Embassy.
The documents required to apply for the Thailand Tourist Visa include:
- A completed application form
- A passport or travel document with at least six months of validity
- A passport-sized photograph
- Onward/return travel tickets (paid in full)
- Proof of financial stability, such as a bank statement (10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family)
- Proof of hotel booking or private accommodation arrangements
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Thai Tourist Visa FAQ
How do I get a tourist visa for Thailand?
You can apply online for a 60-Day Tourist Visa, which allows a 60-day stay upon entry and can be extended for an additional 30 days. Alternatively, you can enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption program, giving you 60 days upon arrival, with the option to extend for another 30 days. You must apply from a country with a Royal Thai Embassy either in person or via the e-Visa system.
How much does a Thai Tourist Visa cost?
The cost of a Thai Tourist Visa depends on the applicant’s country of residence and the visa type (single-entry or multiple-entry). It’s best to check with the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate for current visa fees, as prices and payment methods can vary by location.
How long does it take to process a Thai Tourist Visa?
The processing time for a Thai Tourist Visa usually ranges from 2 to 10 business days, depending on the consulate or embassy where you apply and whether you apply in person or by mail. Applications submitted online or at major embassies may be processed more quickly, while others might take a few extra days.
Can I apply for a Thai Tourist Visa online?
Certain nationalities can apply for a Thai Tourist Visa online through Thailand’s official e-Visa portal. This process enables you to complete forms, upload documents, and pay fees electronically. Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email to present upon arrival in Thailand.
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442 Responses
I need tourist visa from Japan to Thailand for one week multiple entry can you help me.
Hello Asimakhtar,
You can contact our Thai Visa Team to help you with the tourist visa application process.
I am a Zambian national living in Pakistan. Kindly advise if I am eligible to apply for visa online.
Hello Yvonne,
You can apply online through the Thai eVisa website. Select your nationality as Zambian and indicate that you are applying from Pakistan. You will then choose either the consulate in Islamabad or Karachi for submission.
If I have travelled to Thailand in March for 6 days, and I will be travelling to Thailand again in November for 6-10 days, do I need to get a Visa ?
Thank you.
Hi Chong Chan,
If your nationality is eligible for Thailand’s visa exemption program then you do not need to get a visa. However, if your nationality is not part of the exemption program, you’ll need to apply for a tourist visa online before traveling.
Apply Thailand visa for visit
Hi Daljeet,
You can apply for a Thai Tourist Visa here: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
Dear Madam, dear Sir,
as a serious friend of Thailand
(working from 1999 to 2005 as German Senior Advisor for the Department of Employment, (Technical. Cooperation), being married with a Thai wife and father of a Thai daughter),
I am intending to travel to North and South-Thailand ( 3rd of November 2025 to the 2nd of February 2026),
I am asking you today to give me your support for applying in a correct way to gain a adequate Visa for that named time.
Thank you for your support, Sincerely yours Volkhard Serapm, ([email protected])
Hi Volkhard,
You can apply for a 90-day single-entry Non-Immigrant O visa based on marriage to a Thai national or having a Thai child (under the “stay with Thai family” category). Upon entry, you’ll receive 90 days, and you can extend your stay by an additional 60 days at a local immigration office under the same category.
Hi Robert.
My name is Janet Anthony and am from Malaysia. My family and I would be visiting Bangkok next week for 4D3N. May I know where we can apply for the visa and how much is the fees per person? Thank you.
Hello Janeta,
Malaysian passport holders are eligible for visa-free entry to Thailand for up to 60 days, so you and your family won’t need to apply for a visa for your 4-day trip to Bangkok.
Hello
I want to apply visit visa for Thailand with my spouse and baby when I apply online from official website of Thailand there is no option to apply for family there is one option which is apply individually so how can I apply for my wife and my son and what documents should o submit in my son required documents
Hello Fazal,
Each visa application must be submitted separately, but you can use the same email or profile to apply for all of them. Typically, you’ll need to have your visa approved first, then provide a copy of it when applying for a family member.
Can my apply for tourists visa to Thailand?
Hi Edebor,
You can apply for a Thai Tourist Visa here: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
Sawasdee Krap
Reading the rules regarding 60 day Exemption for Australian Citizen
I cannot at this stage when I arrive give a Return travel date as I will not know until I finalize a matter in Bangkok first within the 60 days.
How will I go passing through Security / Immigration etc.
Your assistance would be appreciated.
Regards,
John
Hello John,
If you manage to board your flight without proof of onward travel, you are unlikely to be questioned when going through immigration in Thailand. It’s far more likely that your airline will question you before boarding, since you’re entering on a visa-exempt entry without onward travel. Check with your carrier—if they have no issue with it, you should be fine once you land in Thailand.
Dear Concern,
I want to travel thailand for 7 days as a tourist with my spouse. Currently I am statying in belgium but I am a Bangladeshi national. My plan is to go to Bangladesh first and then visit thailand for 7 days and then going back tobangladesh again.
I am a Masters student in Belgium. As I am under full funded scholarship in here, So I have a yearly income ~ under 20,000 USD. That is why I want to sponsore this visit both for me and my wife.
Now my question is how can I proceed My application for both of us? I have already opened an application under my account at the website and filling out my information. Then how to proceed for my spouse??
Secondly, when I put my current address in the option “from where I am applying for visa’- it showed that there is no Thai Royal Embassy in Brussels. So is it a problem or I should continue filling up the application??
please let me know as your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Hi Saad,
You apply for tourist visas through the Thai consulate in Brussels, online via the eVisa system. When you select that you are in Belgium, it will show “Royal Thai Embassy, Brussels” as the processing location.
https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
good afternoon just wondering how I can get a month six month visa to thailand we travel there at least once a year looking at staying more than a month this year what documents do j need.
Hi stu,
You can apply for a 6-month METV (Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa) from the Thai consulate in your country before coming to Thailand by using the online eVisa system: https://www.thaievisa.go.th.
Alternatively, since the visa-exempt entry is now 60 days and can be extended once by 30 days, you could enter Thailand with the free entry stamp, apply for the 30-day extension while you’re here, then leave and re-enter to get a new 60-day entry stamp and extend that by another 30 days—giving you around 6 months total.
Hi, pls. I would like to know, if I need visa to Thailand, I am Lebanese having UAE Residence, living in Dubai for long time.
Waiting your reply please.
Hi Jamal,
Yes, Lebanese passport holders must obtain a visa to Thailand through the eVisa online system before traveling to Thailand.
https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
I am a Bangladeshi National planning to apply from Bangladesh, will I get a sticker Visa for tourism purpose?
Hi Muhammad,
Bangladeshi passport holders are required to obtain a tourist visa prior to traveling to Thailand. You can apply online through the official Thai eVisa website:
https://www.thaievisa.go.th/