Thailand is the first international destination for many Indian tourists and travellers thanks to the frequent cheap flights and affordablilty in exploring the country. But as always, it is very important to check the visa regulations before planning a visit to this frequently visited country.
This Thailand Tourist Visa for Indians thread is specifically to share latest and accurate information about the Thailand tourist visa as applicable to an Indian passport holder.
This is the current visa rule (as of June 2024):
- Indian passport holders no longer need a visa beforehand to enter Thailand as tourists for upto 30 days (until 11 November 2024)
- At immigration, upon being stamped in, it is best to verify the visa date and stay duration allowed as per the visa stamping in the passport to avoid exit-related issues at the border / airport while departing
Official Thailand Tourist Visa Government website/portal (FOR 2024 EXEMPTION): The Royal Thai Government extends the 30-day Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme for Tourists from India and Taiwan starting from 11 May to 11 November 2024 - สถานเอกอัครราชทูตไทย ณ กรุงนิวเดลี
Important: In case the duration of stay exceeds 30 days, Thailand sticker visa must be applied for at the nearest Thai High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.
Documents required to apply for the visa upon arrival:
- Original Passport and copies of its front and back page
In some cases, officers may ask:
- Proof of entry and exit (flight, land transport or sea transport bookings)
- Proof of stay (hotel reservation or details of host with invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (cash of THB 10,000 per person)
Processing time for the visa:
Depends on the length of the queue at the immigration desk since this is not a pre-applied visa.
Cost of the visa:
Currently issued free of charge or ‘gratis’ (visa-free)
Immigration requirements:
At the airport or land border, present the passport to the officer along with any additional documents sought (such as accommodation details, exit flight details, etc.) to obtain a visa entry stamp for 30 days
Share your latest experiences of obtaining the Thai Tourist Visa or passing through immigration, as replies/comments in this thread. This will be very helpful to fellow travellers and members of this travel community who are planning a trip to Thailand.
