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Thailand Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Thailand visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

Thailand visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (extension THB 1,900)
Processing time
Approx 14 working days
Validity
Per entry
Maximum stay
30–60 days + 30-day extension
Visa required?
Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Arrival card
TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free, up to 72 h before arrival — tdac.immigration.go.th
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Thailand?

Travellers from 93 countries incl. Singapore, Malaysia, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, China — 60 days (Cabinet approved reverting to 30 days in May 2026; effective 15 days after Royal Gazette publication — check current rule); extendable 30 days at immigration. can generally enter Thailand without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 93 countries incl. Singapore, Malaysia, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, China — 60 days (Cabinet approved reverting to 30 days in May 2026; effective 15 days after Royal Gazette publication — check current rule); extendable 30 days at immigration. do not require a visa for Thailand for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Thai Immigration Bureau) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Thailand visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa exemption

Official fee: Free (extension THB 1,900)
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
30–60 days + 30-day extension
Processing time
On arrival
Where to apply
No application; submit TDAC

Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Visa-free: 93 countries incl. Singapore, Malaysia, USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, Korea, India, China — 60 days (Cabinet approved reverting to 30 days in May 2026; effective 15 days after Royal Gazette publication — check current rule); extendable 30 days at immigration.

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months
  • Onward ticket
  • Proof of funds (THB 20,000/person may be checked)
  • TDAC confirmation

Arrival card: TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free, up to 72 h before arrival — tdac.immigration.go.th

Beware fake TDAC sites charging fees.

Source: Thai Immigration Bureau · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Tourist Visa (TR) e-Visa

Official fee: THB 1,000 (approx; varies by embassy, ~INR 2,500 for Indian applicants)
Validity
3 months from issue
Max stay
60 days
Time to verify
N/A (online submission)
Time to approval
Approx 14 working days
Processing time
Approx 14 working days
Where to apply
https://www.thaievisa.go.th

Who needs it: Nationals who require a visa, or Indian/Singapore travellers who wish to stay beyond the 60-day exemption; applied online before travel

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport-style photo
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of funds (~THB 20,000 per person)
  • Bank statement

Arrival card: TDAC mandatory

Extra charges: Service/processing fees may apply per embassy

Multiple-entry METV (6 months) available at higher fee.

Source: Thai e-Visa (MFA) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa Exemption (Tourism) - Indian & Singapore passports

Official fee: Free (THB 0)
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
N/A
Time to approval
Immediate on arrival
Processing time
Immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://tdac.immigration.go.th

Who needs it: Indian and Singapore passport holders (plus ~90 other nationalities) travelling for tourism/short business

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket within 30 days
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds (may be checked)
  • Completed TDAC

Extra charges: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) mandatory but free; optional 30-day extension at immigration ~THB 1,900

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Thailand visa — frequently asked questions

No - Indian nationals get 30-day visa-free tourist entry (reduced from 60 days in 2026; a short-lived visa-on-arrival plan was cancelled in July 2026). You still must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 72 hours before arrival.
No - Singapore citizens also enjoy 30-day visa-free entry for tourism (air arrivals). Only the TDAC is required.
Yes - a visa-free or tourist-visa stay can be extended once by 30 days at a Thai immigration office for around THB 1,900.
Yes - Thailand's official e-Visa portal is thaievisa.go.th. It is only needed if you require a visa or plan to stay beyond the visa-free period.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free mandatory online arrival declaration (not a visa) completed within 72 hours before your flight at tdac.immigration.go.th.
Overstaying is fined THB 500 per day up to a maximum of THB 20,000, and long overstays can lead to detention and re-entry bans.
Children with their own passport get the same visa-free entry; each traveller including infants needs their own TDAC.
Immigration may ask for proof of about THB 20,000 per person (THB 40,000 per family) and a confirmed onward ticket.

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