Thailand e-Visa: Which Countries Are Eligible for Thailand e-Visa?

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Updated December 2024

Thailand has long been regarded as the center of Southeast Asia’s tourism industry. You can pretty much find everything good about tourism in the east here: welcoming locals, wonderful food, pleasant beaches, stunning mountain ranges, and many more.

Now thanks to its e-visa system, travelers from many countries no longer need to visit embassies and consulates as Thailand’s online visa system enables tourists to apply for single and multiple-entry visas online.

Wego has noted down everything you need to know about the Thailand e-visa, keep reading to learn more! 

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e-Visa system will be available to Indians from 1 January 2025 and all non-Thais currently staying in India can apply on the official Thai e-Visa website. However, please note that the 60-day visa exemption for passport holders remains effective until further announcement.

What is Thailand e-visa?

Thailand e-visa is a tourist visa for travelers from certain countries. This e-visa is only valid for travel, leisure, or medical needs. Foreigners with e-Visa are not permitted to work, pursue long-term education, or engage in volunteer work.

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Requirements

Below are the requirements that you need to prepare to apply for your Thailand e-visa:

• Completed application form from Thai embassy in respective countries
• Passport with a minimum of two blank pages, valid for at least six months from the expected arrival date in Thailand
• Two clear and recent photographs (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm)
• Additional supporting documents (based on the type of visa applied for)

Application process

Below are the steps to apply for your Thailand e-visa:

1. Go to the official website of Thai e-visa.
2. Create an account.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Upload supporting documents.
5. Pay the visa fee.
6. Await visa processing.
7. Receive e-Visa confirmation via email.

After the e-visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent to you. It is advised that you print a copy of the confirmation email when you are ready to travel. The printed document will be presented to airlines and Thai Immigration officials when traveling to Thailand.

Processing time and cost

It usually will take 5-10 working days, depending on the completeness of your documents, the type of visa that you chose, and your nationality. Please apply for an e-visa for at least a month (but no longer than 2 months) before traveling.

Regardless of your nationality, a Thailand e-visa will cost USD 82 (or equivalent). Once you submit your application, you make this payment through the secure e-visa online page. The payment is not refundable.

Validity

Single entry e-visa

A Single entry e-visa allows foreign nationals one entry into Thailand for tourism, leisure, or medical reasons. Travelers will have three months from the moment their visa application is approved to enter Thailand. They are permitted to stay for 60 days once they arrive.

Multiple entry e-visa

The multiple-entry e-visa is valid for up to 60 days per visit and allows foreign nationals unlimited entry to Thailand over a 6-month period. This period of stay can also be extended by 30 days by visiting a local Immigration Office.

Extension

Visitors with a multi-entry e-visa can extend their time in the country by 30 days by visiting a local Thai Immigration Office. An extension of stay will cost THB 1,900 and must be paid in cash when applying for the extension.

When you extend your stay, a new stamp will be placed in your passport for 30 days from the date you are at immigration, so it is best to do this towards the end of your 60-day visit.

For students

According to the announcement made by the Immigration Bureau of Thailand, foreigners with student visas must provide certificates from educational institutions when they apply for a visa extension. This is done as a part of the department program, which aims to prevent the establishment of illegal businesses run by foreigners.

Overstaying your Thailand e-visa

You need to visit the office before your current stay period expires. Staying in the country past your exit date will cause an “overstay,” and you will be fined THB 500 per day after your official exit date. This goes to a maximum of 20,000 Baht for overstays of 40 days or longer.

An overstay is noted in your passport and can affect future visa applications. This extension of stay is only available in the country.