Visa Required (Standard Application - All Other Nationals)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Processing time
- 5-15 business days
- Fee
- THB 1,000 / USD 40
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Entry
- Single entry
Nationals from countries not listed under visa exemption or visa-on-arrival arrangements must obtain a tourist visa before traveling to Thailand. Applications are submitted via the Thailand e-Visa portal (mandatory from January 2025) or at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate. This includes nationals from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Yemen, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Algeria, and others. Some nationalities may require additional security screening, and processing can take up to one month for certain countries as permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand is needed.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of countries not covered by visa exemption or visa-on-arrival arrangements.
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Purpose of visit
Tourism and leisure activities.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds (THB 20,000 per person minimum).
Minimum funds: THB 20,000
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Two recent passport-sized photographs (4x6 cm), white background.
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Minimum balance equivalent to THB 20,000; Months required: 6
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking confirmation for the entire stay; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: e-Visa Application Form / Tourist Visa Application; Form url: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit card, debit card (online), cash or bank draft at embassy; Amount: THB 1,000 (approx. USD 40)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather: passport, 2 photos, completed application, flight tickets, hotel booking, bank statements, and any additional documents requested by the specific embassy.
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Online application
Apply via the Thailand e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th) or visit the nearest Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay THB 1,000 (approx. USD 40) visa fee.
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Processing wait
Wait 5-15 business days. Some nationalities may require additional security screening, which can extend processing to over one month.
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Visa collection
Upon approval, receive visa (e-Visa linked to passport or sticker at embassy).