Airside Transit (No Visa Required)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- N/A
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Within 12 hours / same-day connection
- Entry
- Single entry
Travelers who remain within the international transit zone at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) and have a connecting flight departing within 12 hours generally do not need a visa or transit permit. Passengers must have a confirmed onward boarding pass and must not pass through Thai immigration. This applies to most nationalities with some exceptions. Citizens of Pakistan are required to obtain a visa when transiting through Thailand at all times. Passengers on certain airlines (e.g., Angkor Air, Beijing Capital Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Eastar Jet, Golden Myanmar Airlines, IndiGo) may face additional restrictions.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Most nationalities. Must not pass through Thai immigration. Exception: Citizens of Pakistan must always obtain a visa when transiting.
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Purpose of visit
Airside transit only. Must remain in the international transit zone with a connecting flight within 12 hours.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 0; Validity months: 6
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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
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure you have a confirmed onward boarding pass for a connecting flight within 12 hours. Do not pass through Thai immigration.