Thailand Visa on Arrival for Indians — Complete Guide 2025

Can Indians Get Visa on Arrival in Thailand?

Yes! Indian passport holders can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Thailand's major international airports including Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok), Don Mueang (Bangkok), Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hat Yai. The visa allows a 15-day stay.

Fee

Visa on Arrival fee is 2,000 Thai Baht (approximately ₹4,800). Carry cash — Thai Baht preferred, but USD and EUR are usually also accepted at the counter. There is no online pre-payment option for VOA.

Documents to Carry

• 1Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
• 21 passport-size photo (4x6 cm) — carry extra
• 3Completed arrival/departure card (given on the flight or at airport)
• 4Return flight ticket
• 5Hotel booking confirmation
• 6Sufficient funds — 10,000 Baht (₹24,000) per person or 20,000 Baht per family
• 7Cash for the visa fee (2,000 Baht)

Process at the Airport

The process is straightforward:

• 1Collect and fill the Visa on Arrival form from the immigration area
• 2Join the VOA queue (separate from stamped visa queue)
• 3Submit documents + photo + fee at the counter
• 4Wait 30–60 minutes (can be longer during peak hours)
• 5Collect your passport with 15-day visa stamp
• 6Proceed to immigration, then baggage claim

Tips to Speed Up the Process

• 1Arrive with filled forms — download and fill before landing
• 2Carry exact change in Baht to avoid delays
• 3Peak hours (9 AM–12 PM at Bangkok) can have 2-hour queues — fly at off-peak times
• 4Alternatively, apply for Thailand e-Visa online before travel to skip the VOA queue
• 5Thailand e-Visa is available for Indians and is valid for 60 days (tourist)

Thailand e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival

For hassle-free entry, consider the Thailand e-Visa (evisa.thaigov.go.th). It costs 2,000 Baht (same as VOA) but allows 60 days instead of 15, and you skip the airport queue entirely. Apply at least 5–7 days before travel.