Thailand e visa online apply

Thailand e visa online apply

Thailand's e‑Visa system is a fully digital visa application platform that launched globally on January 1, 2025, replacing physical submissions at embassies and adding convenience, speed, and security for travelers to Thailand


🌍 Who is Eligible?
All nationalities can apply through Thai embassies and consulates online via www.thaievisa.go.th


It’s ideal for those who need a visa (i.e., not eligible for visa‑exemption) or who intend to stay longer, re‑enter, or require multiple entries


📅 Visa Types & Validity
Visa Type Validity of Visa Duration per Entry Extensions
Single-entry Tourist up to 3 months Up to 60 days stay Extendable once (30 days)

Multiple-entry Tourist up to 6 months 60 days per visit Each stay extendable on-site
Non‑immigrant visas 3–12 months Varies Depends on category

🕑 Application & Processing
Apply online: register, fill the form, upload required documents, and pay the fee electronically on the official site .

Processing time: standard 3–10 business days, express within 24 hrs. In rare cases, it can take up to 3 months if demand is high or documents are incomplete


💵 Requirements & Fees
Visa fee typically around US $82, but this can vary depending on nationality and visa type .

Document requirements: valid passport (≥ 6 months), photo, proof of accommodation, return ticket, proof of funds (e.g. 60,000 THB shown), plus other items per visa type


📲 Other Entry Protocols (as of May 2025)
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) became mandatory on May 1, 2025. Travelers must fill it out online within 3 days before arrival


Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is expected by June 2025, to be applied via the same portal. This will be required for visa‑exempt travelers (single-entry, extendable 30 days)

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✔️ Advantages
Apply anytime, anywhere, no embassy visits needed


Reduced paperwork and quicker border processing.

Enhanced security via digital integration with immigration databases

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⚠️ Important Tips
For nationals from 93 visa-exempt countries, an ETA or at least TDAC is required in 2025 for visa-free travel.

Always print a copy of your approved e‑Visa and TDAC confirmation to present to airlines and immigration.

Apply at least a month in advance, due to potential processing delays
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🧭 Summary
Thailand's e‑Visa system revolutionizes travel by offering a digital, global, and efficient route to obtaining tourist and non‑immigrant visas. With the rise of companion systems like TDAC and ETA, Thailand is moving toward a fully paperless, digital-first entry experience.

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