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Thailand e-Visa: who needs one, the fees and the official website

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

The Minister of Foreign Affairs launched the worldwide e-Visa system on 17 December 2024 across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General, available globally from 1 January 2025 through www.thaievisa.go.th.1 The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says that since 15 September 2026 US citizens and travellers from many other countries can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism under the Visa Exemption rule, if they meet certain conditions.2 The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says the visa application fee depends on the type of visa.2

Apply only on the official site: thaievisa.go.th. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Department of Consular Affairs and Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General)Report a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who needs one
  4. Official website
  5. Fee
  6. Fee history
  7. Validity and stay
  8. How to apply
  9. Warnings about other sites
  10. Processing time
  11. More
  12. Recent changes
  13. Thailand e-Visa for Indian citizens
  14. Thailand e-Visa for US citizens
  15. Thailand e-Visa for UK citizens
  16. FAQ
  17. Sources
  18. About this page

Thailand e-Visa at a glance

Visa-free insteadThe Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says that since 15 September 2026 US citizens and travellers from many other countries can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism under the Visa Exemption rule, if they meet certain conditions.2The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi says the 30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders for tourism remains in effect from 15 September 2026 until further announcement.3
Fee (by embassy)At the Royal Thai Embassy in London a single-entry tourist visa (3 months validity, up to 60 days) costs GBP 30, payable online in pounds sterling only.4At the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi a single-entry tourist visa (TR/MT, 3 months validity, 60 days) costs INR 3,000 and a multiple-entry tourist visa (TR, 6 months validity, 60 days per entry) INR 13,500.3
Valid forThe New Delhi fee table lists the single-entry tourist visa as valid 3 months and the multiple-entry tourist visa as valid 6 months, each with a stay of 60 days per entry.3
Official websitethaievisa.go.th5
Decision (by embassy)At the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad processing takes approximately 14 working days after the visa fee is received and acknowledged.6The Royal Thai Embassy in London's current processing time is approximately 15 working days, excluding weekends and the Embassy's holidays.7At the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai e-Visa processing might take up to 5-20 days from complete submission and payment, and there is no express service.5

Who needs a Thailand e-Visa

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad says all non-Thai nationals are eligible to apply for an e-Visa.

    2.1 All non-Thai nationals are eligible to apply for an e-Visa.Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), 'FAQs on Thailand's e-visa' · checked

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi says the 30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders for tourism remains in effect from 15 September 2026 until further announcement.

    The 30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders for tourism purposes remains effective from 15 September 2026 until further announcement.Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says that since 15 September 2026 US citizens and travellers from many other countries can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism under the Visa Exemption rule, if they meet certain conditions.

    UPDATE: Effective 15 September 2026: U.S. citizens, as well as travelers from many other countries, can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days under the Visa Exemption rule for tourism purposes provided they meet certain conditions.Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C. · checked

Official website

How much a Thailand e-Visa costs

Thailand e-Visa fee history

The official sources we read publish no fee history.

How long a Thailand e-Visa lasts and how long you can stay

  • The New Delhi fee table lists the single-entry tourist visa as valid 3 months and the multiple-entry tourist visa as valid 6 months, each with a stay of 60 days per entry.

    Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked

How to apply for a Thailand e-Visa

Apply only on the official site: thaievisa.go.th. Other websites are not the government's.

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad warns that the e-Visa system is completely online so anyone can apply by themselves, tells applicants not to pay extra money to anyone claiming connections to get a Thai visa, and asks them to report anyone who requests extra money or offers illegal visa services.

    7. Important Warnings – Avoid Fraud! 7.1 The Thailand e-Visa system is completely online, and anyone can apply by themselves. ... 7.2 Do not pay extra money to any person claiming to have connections to get a Thai visa. 7.3 If anyone requests extra money or offers illegal visa services, report them to the Royal Thai Embassy at:Published Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), 'FAQs on Thailand's e-visa' · checked

  • The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai says applications must be completed only through the official portal, that it has not authorised any agencies or travel agents to process visa applications for applicants, and that the visa fee must be paid only through the official portal.

    Complete the e-visa application online through the official portal ONLY. ... The Consulate-General has not authorized any agencies or travel agents to process the visa applications on the applicants' behalf and a visa fee must be paid through the official portal ONLY.Published Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai · checked

How long a Thailand e-Visa takes

More about the Thailand e-Visa

  • The Royal Thai Embassy in London says visa fees vary by visa category, are non-refundable and non-transferable, and may change without prior notice.

    Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

  • All applications are subject to approval, the embassy or consulate may ask for an interview or more documents, and visa fees are non-refundable.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked

Recent changes

  1. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington has run a stickerless e-Visa service since 27 September 2021. Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C. · checked
  2. The Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra says Thailand's online stickerless e-Visa has been in place since 19 March 2024. Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra · checked
  3. The Minister of Foreign Affairs launched the worldwide e-Visa system on 17 December 2024 across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General, available globally from 1 January 2025 through www.thaievisa.go.th. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked
  4. The e-Visa system came into effect on 1 January 2025, and all applicants to the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi must apply through https://www.thaievisa.go.th. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked

Thailand e-Visa for Indian citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026.

Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for Indian citizens.

Thailand e-Visa for US citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for US citizens.

Thailand e-Visa for UK citizens

Visa-free, 30 days Tourism only.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

Everything for this trip: Thailand visa for British citizens.

FAQ

What is the official Thailand e-Visa website?

Official application site: thaievisa.go.th.

How much does a Thailand e-Visa cost?

At the Royal Thai Embassy in London a single-entry tourist visa (3 months validity, up to 60 days) costs GBP 30, payable online in pounds sterling only. At the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi a single-entry tourist visa (TR/MT, 3 months validity, 60 days) costs INR 3,000 and a multiple-entry tourist visa (TR, 6 months validity, 60 days per entry) INR 13,500. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says the visa application fee depends on the type of visa.

Do Indian citizens need a Thailand e-Visa?

Indian citizens: visa-free, 30 days (tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026), according to Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi, checked 6 Nov 2026. See Thailand e-Visa for Indian citizens.

Do US citizens need a Thailand e-Visa?

US citizens: visa-free, 30 days (tourism only), according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked 6 Nov 2026. See Thailand e-Visa for US citizens.

How long does a Thailand e-Visa take?

At the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad processing takes approximately 14 working days after the visa fee is received and acknowledged. The Royal Thai Embassy in London's current processing time is approximately 15 working days, excluding weekends and the Embassy's holidays. At the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai e-Visa processing might take up to 5-20 days from complete submission and payment, and there is no express service. At the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra e-Visa processing takes at least 10 business days and may take 4-6 weeks in some cases.

How long is a Thailand e-Visa valid?

The New Delhi fee table lists the single-entry tourist visa as valid 3 months and the multiple-entry tourist visa as valid 6 months, each with a stay of 60 days per entry.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: recent changesmfa.go.th · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): who needs one, fee, how to apply and recent changeswashingtondc.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): who needs one, fee, validity and stay, recent changes and entry rulesnewdelhi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): feelondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  5. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): official website, warnings about other sites and processing timedubai.thaiembassy.org · checked
  6. Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), 'FAQs on Thailand's e-visa' (PDF, March 2025): who needs one, fee, how to apply, warnings about other sites and processing timeimage.mfa.go.th · checked
  7. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): how to apply, processing time and morelondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  8. Royal Thai Embassy, Washington D.C. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): feewashingtondc.thaiembassy.org · checked
  9. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Thai e-Visa portal): how to apply and morethaievisa.go.th · checked
  10. Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): how to applysingapore.thaiembassy.org · checked
  11. Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): processing time and recent changescanberra.thaiembassy.org · checked
  12. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs: entry rulesimage.mfa.go.th · checked

More: Thailand entry rules by nationality · all visa guides.

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