Thailand Visa exemption: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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Free (exempt) · e-Visa: THB 1,000

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Thailand Visa exemption at a glance

Government visa fee: Free (extension THB 1,900)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: On arrival
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

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to 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 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official Thailand visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — Thailand runs an official e-Visa at thaievisa.go.th - but Indian AND Singapore passport holders don't even need it for tourism: both enjoy 30-day visa-free entry (reduced from 60 days in 2026). Just remember the mandatory (free) Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before you fly.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

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.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Not applicable for exempt nationals.

Thailand visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	60 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	60 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇵🇭Philippines	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇨🇳China	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇻🇳Vietnam	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇰🇷South Korea	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Visa-free (up to 60 days)	60 days	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	Visa-free (up to 14 days)	14 days	No visa needed

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

Thailand visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

No visa is needed — Malaysians can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.

No visa is needed — Filipinos can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.

No visa is needed — Chinese nationals can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.

The official government fee for the Tourist Visa (TR) e-Visa is THB 1,000 (approx; varies by embassy, ~INR 2,500 for Indian applicants). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

Tourist Visa (TR) e-Visa: Approx 14 working days. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid 6+ months; Passport-style photo; Proof of accommodation; Return/onward ticket; Proof of funds (~THB 20,000 per person); Bank statement. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

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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Important: HolidaySG provides application assistance and document support. Visa approval is determined solely by the relevant authorities. We cannot guarantee approval or a specific visa validity period.