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Thailand Visa Guide

Bangkok · THB

Updated May 2026

Processing Time

Instant (TDAC) / 3–5 working days (Tourist Visa TR if needed)

Validity

TDAC: 90 days validity, 60 days visa-free stay (extendable 30 days, max 90)

Fee

Free — TDAC is free for Indian passport holders. Tourist Visa (TR) fee: 1,000 THB if stay >60 days

Overview

Indians get visa-free entry to Thailand for up to 60 days under the Visa Exemption Scheme — no visa needed for tourism. However, since 1 May 2025, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is MANDATORY for all travelers and must be submitted online before arrival (free of cost). For longer stays or non-tourism purposes, apply for the appropriate visa at the Thai Embassy or via thaievisa.go.th. Stays can be extended by 30 days at a local Thai Immigration office (fee: 1,900 THB).

Required Documents

1Valid Indian passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond travel date)
2Confirmed return flight tickets (and arrival flight number for TDAC)
3Hotel booking confirmation / accommodation proof (with city name)
4Bank statement – last 3 months (recommended balance ~₹50,000)
5Travel itinerary
6Proof of employment / business (leave letter, salary slip, ITR)
7Recent passport-size photographs (4×6 cm, white background) — only if applying for Tourist Visa (TR)
8Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)

Application Process

1
Check Entry Type
Indians get 60 days visa-free on arrival — no visa needed for trips up to 60 days. For longer stays, apply for Tourist Visa (TR) via thaievisa.go.th.
2
Fill TDAC (Mandatory)
Fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours before your flight. This is compulsory for all travelers — carry the confirmation QR code to the airport.
3
Apply Tourist Visa (if needed)
If staying beyond 60 days, apply online at thaievisa.go.th — select Tourist Visa (TR), upload documents, and pay 1,000 THB fee.
4
Prepare Documents
Keep passport, return ticket, hotel booking, and bank statement ready. Immigration officers may ask to see proof of funds (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family).
5
Arrive in Thailand
At immigration, show your TDAC QR code, passport, and visa (if applicable). Keep hotel booking and return ticket handy.

Tips for Approval

✓TDAC is MANDATORY — submit online at tdac.immigration.go.th before arrival. Failure may cause immigration delays or denied entry.
✓TDAC validity: 90 days. Each traveler (including children) must file a separate TDAC.
✓Indians get 60 days visa-free — most trips do not need a visa at all.
✓Proof of funds may be checked at immigration: 20,000 THB per person (~₹48,000) / 40,000 THB per family.
✓Always carry a confirmed return ticket when entering Thailand.
✓Extend stay by 30 more days at any Thai Immigration office (fee: 1,900 THB) — max combined stay 90 days.
✓Working is illegal on visa-free entry — apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa before travel if working.
✓Transit under 12 hours staying airside (no immigration clearance) — no TDAC needed.
✓Overstay fine: ₹1,260/day (capped ₹50,240). Overstays >90 days → deportation and blacklist.
✓Cannot modify Name, Passport No., Nationality, DOB in TDAC after submission — must reapply.
✓Popular entry airports: Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi & Don Mueang), Phuket, Chiang Mai.