Below information is just for
reference. Policy may subject to change. Please consult
the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa
application process.
Thailand is a beautiful country. Her tropical weather
and rich culture act as natural magnets for those who
dwell in the far-side of the world. A big chunk of
Thailand’s revenues are obtained from the tourism
industry, making her the tourism hub of the far-east.
What if you live on a different country and would want
to have a vacation in Thailand?
Visiting Thailand as a Tourist
When you visit Thailand for the purpose of leisure,
sight-seeing and personal enlightenment, you are a
tourist. A tourist is not allowed to work or conduct
business in Thailand. A tourist needs a tourist visa so
you can stay in Thailand for a period of 15 or 30 days
while doing her own explorations and excursions in the
kingdom.
A tourist visa is a stamp or document needed so you can
stay in Thailand for a specific period of time, on the
purpose of tourism. It is stamped on your passport upon
arrival at the airport in Thailand, or it can be
obtained in your home country through the Thai embassy
or consulate located there. The tourist visa can also be
extended if necessary. There are certain countries who
made agreements with the government of Thailand so their
citizens can benefit from the visa exemption when
entering Thailand as tourists.
Visa on Arrival
The VISA ON ARRIVAL allows passport holders of 19*
countries to enter Thailand under this rule provided
that they meet these requirements:
The visit is strictly for tourism purposes.
The passport must be genuine and should be valid for at
least 30 days.
You must have a valid address in Thailand whether a
hotel or apartment that can be verified.
You must have a confirmed return ticket to show that
they are flying out of Thailand within 15 days of entry,
as appropriate. Open tickets do not qualify. Travelling
overland out of Thailand by train, bus, etc to Cambodia,
Laos, Malaysia (including en route to Singapore),
Myanmar, etc is not accepted as proof of exiting
Thailand. You may be asked to show your flight ticket on
entering Thailand. If you do not possess a flight ticket
to show that you will be exiting Thailand within 15 days
of entry you will be most likely refused entry.
It will also be necessary to prove that you have funds
of at least 10,000 THB per person and 20,000 THB per
family during your stay in Thailand.
A fee of 2,000 THB is payable upon entry and is subject
to change without notice. It must be paid in cash and
Thai currency only.
However, persons who are not eligible to enter Thailand
under the VISA ON ARRIVAL and VISA EXEMPTION RULE are
advised to obtain visas with the Royal Thai Embassy
prior to their visit.
For more information, please contact the local Thailand
Embassy in your country.