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A visa for Thailand depends on nationality and length of stay. There are three routes: Visa exemption, Visa on Arrival (a small list, at the airport/border), and a visa applied for in advance (everyone else, plus longer or non-tourism stays).
Since mid-2024, travelers from 93 countries could stay for 60 days visa-free. This is being rolled back to a tiered system: most get 30 days, others get 15 days. The Visa on Arrival list is also getting shorter. Check current allowances before relying on a specific number.
All arrivals must complete a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before landing.
Contact us to confirm which route applies to your trip
| Route | Typical stay | Applied for |
|---|---|---|
| Visa Exemption | 15–30 days | Not required in advance |
| Visa on Arrival | Up to 15 days | At the airport/border |
| Tourist Visa (TR) | 60 days +30 extendable | In advance (embassy or e-Visa) |
| Non-Immigrant B | Tied to work permit | In advance |
| Non-Immigrant ED | Length of course | In advance |
| Non-Immigrant O/O-A | 1 year, renewable | In advance |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | 180 days/entry, 5-year validity | In advance |
a small, recently-narrowed list not covered by the exemption; at major airports/borders; for short stays only.
for non-exempt nationalities or longer stays. Single/multiple entry, typically 60 days with one 30-day extension; usually via e-Visa.
covers B (business/work, Thai sponsorship before a Work Permit), ED (study, school acceptance), and O (family matters, spouse of a Thai national, medical treatment; O-A for retirees 50+).
a five-year visa for remote workers employed outside Thailand, or approved "soft power" activities; up to 180 days per entry; extendable once.
Higher-threshold options (LTR visa, Thailand Privilege) exist for high-net-worth individuals
Tourist Visa (TR) requires proof of onward travel, accommodation, and funds. Non-Immigrant B requires Thai sponsorship and an eventual Work Permit; no self-sponsorship allowed. Non-Immigrant ED requires a school acceptance letter. Non-Immigrant O-A requires applicants to be 50 or older, with 800,000 THB in a Thai bank for at least 2 months (or 65,000 THB in monthly income), plus recognized insurance. DTV requires proof of remote employment or income, or programme enrollment, plus 500,000 THB in savings held for three months.
Most categories need: a passport (6+ months, blank page), a photo, application form, and proof of fee payment.
Add-ons
TR – flight/accommodation booking
bank statement
B – sponsor's letter
company registration
ED – acceptance letter
O-A – financial evidence
insurance
police clearance
proof of employment or enrollment
Exemption/VOA is decided at the border. TR via e-Visa takes a few business days, longer if documents are missing. Non-Immigrant (B, ED, O) takes several weeks, especially with a pending Work Permit. Long-stay categories (O-A, DTV, LTR) take weeks to months for verification
Apply well ahead; the TDAC is completed shortly before arrival
We track current e-Visa turnaround times and can flag a tight timeline