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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Thailand?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Indian passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days.

Thailand visa-free stay for Indians: up to 30 days. Official rule. Source: Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi, checked .

Thailand visa fee for Indians: none for visa-free entry.

Conditions: tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026.

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 6 Nov 2026Source: Royal Thai Embassy, New DelhiVisas only at thaievisa.go.thReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Apply from India
  5. Apply from the UAE
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. If you live in the UAE
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · 30 daystourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026
StayUp to 30 days
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entryA tourist visa applied for in India costs INR 3,000 (single entry, valid 3 months, up to 60 days per entry) or INR 13,500 (multiple entry, valid 6 months).1Embassy fees from 15 July 2024: tourist visa AED 400 (single entry), AED 1,000 (multiple entries within 6 months); fees are non-refundable.7
Official processingFrom the UAE, a Thai e-Visa can take 5-20 days after complete submission and payment; there is no express service.3E-Visa processing takes up to 3-10 working days; there is no express service.6
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: thaievisa.go.th
Before arrivalAll non-Thai visitors, visa-exempt Indians included, must fill in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th, which opens 3 days before travel.4

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?

The Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi lists India among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 30 days. Conditions: tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026.

“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

Conditions and exceptions

  • The exemption is for tourism and stays in force 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 in New Delhi · checked

How to apply from India

To visit visa-free for up to 30 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:

  1. Any Thai visa is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th; the e-Visa system replaced paper applications on 1 January 2025.

    Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE and need a visa for a longer stay or another purpose:

  • Indian citizens living in the UAE who need a Thai visa apply for the e-Visa while in the UAE, proving residence with a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID; applications made from outside the UAE are rejected.

    Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai · checked

  • Since 1 January 2025, anyone in the UAE who needs a Thai visa must apply online at thaievisa.go.th; the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate-General in Dubai no longer take applications in person.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi · checked

  • Applicants must be in the UAE when applying and prove it with a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing. If you need a visa:

  • A tourist visa applied for in India costs INR 3,000 (single entry, valid 3 months, up to 60 days per entry) or INR 13,500 (multiple entry, valid 6 months).

    Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi · checked

  • Embassy fees from 15 July 2024: tourist visa AED 400 (single entry), AED 1,000 (multiple entries within 6 months); fees are non-refundable.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

UAE residence does not change the rule. Visa-free Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule. See Thailand visa for UAE residents.

  • India and the Philippines are on Thailand's 30-day tourist visa exemption list dated 15 September 2026.

    List of countries and territories whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days … 22. India … 42. Philippines … Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Embassy fees from 15 July 2024: tourist visa AED 400 (single entry), AED 1,000 (multiple entries within 6 months); fees are non-refundable. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi · checked
  2. Since 1 January 2025, anyone in the UAE who needs a Thai visa must apply online at thaievisa.go.th; the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate-General in Dubai no longer take applications in person. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi · checked
  3. The 30-day visa exemption for Indian passport holders took effect on 15 September 2026, under Thailand's 2026 revision of its visa exemption schemes. Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi · checked
  4. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Thailand visa-free for Indians now?

Yes: visa-free for up to 30 days. Conditions: tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026. Checked on 6 Nov 2026 against the Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi.

How much does a Thailand visa cost in India?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. A tourist visa applied for in India costs INR 3,000 (single entry, valid 3 months, up to 60 days per entry) or INR 13,500 (multiple entry, valid 6 months). Embassy fees from 15 July 2024: tourist visa AED 400 (single entry), AED 1,000 (multiple entries within 6 months); fees are non-refundable.

Can I get a Thailand visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. From the UAE, a Thai e-Visa can take 5-20 days after complete submission and payment; there is no express service. E-Visa processing takes up to 3-10 working days; there is no express service.

Can I enter Thailand with a UAE residence visa?

UAE residence does not change the rule. Visa-free for Indian passport holders who live in the UAE: Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.

Sources

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

  1. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi: entry rule, entry conditions, how to apply and feesnewdelhi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): changesnewdelhi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): applying from the UAE and processing timedubai.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): documentsdubai.thaiembassy.org · checked
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Department of Consular Affairs): rules for UAE residentsimage.mfa.go.th · checked
  6. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi: applying from the UAE, processing time and documentsabudhabi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  7. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi: feesabudhabi.thaiembassy.org · checked
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