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Thailand visa for UAE residents

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

No, UAE residence does not change the rule for Thailand: your passport decides.

  • Indian passportVisa-freeUp to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.
  • Pakistani passporteVisaThai e-Visa applied for at thaievisa.go.th while in the UAE, with a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID; tourist visa AED 400 single entry; 3-10 working days.
  • Filipino passportVisa-freeUp to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ThailandReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. By passport
  3. Who qualifies
  4. How to apply from the UAE
  5. Fees
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. Indian, Pakistani, Filipino
  9. FAQ
  10. Sources

Thailand rules for UAE residents, by passport

PassportWith UAE residenceConditionsSource
IndianVisa-free30 days5Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
PakistanieVisa60 days per entry (tourist visa)2Thai e-Visa applied for at thaievisa.go.th while in the UAE, with a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID; tourist visa AED 400 single entry; 3-10 working days.Royal Thai Embassy, Abu DhabiRoyal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi
FilipinoVisa-free30 days5Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand

Who qualifies through UAE residence

UAE residence alone doesn't open a route into Thailand: the rules below depend on your passport.

  • Indian and Filipino passports: 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

How to apply from the UAE

  • 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

  • Indian passport: 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

Fees

  • 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.

Processing time

Documents for UAE residents

Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports

Indian passport

Visa-free Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.

Without UAE residence: Indian passport → Thailand.

Pakistani passport

eVisa Thai e-Visa applied for at thaievisa.go.th while in the UAE, with a valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID; tourist visa AED 400 single entry; 3-10 working days.

Every destination for this passport: Pakistan passport.

Filipino passport

Visa-free Up to 30 days for tourism (list effective 15 September 2026); no UAE-residence rule.

Every destination for this passport: Philippines passport.

FAQ

Can I go to Thailand with an UAE residence visa?

Not on residence alone: UAE residence does not change the rule. Indian and Filipino passports: visa-free; Pakistani passport: evisa; the table above gives the conditions.

Can UAE residents get a visa on arrival?

Not on the official pages we read. Indian and Filipino passports: visa-free; Pakistani passport: evisa.

How much is the Thailand visa fee for UAE residents?

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 apply online?

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. Indian passport: 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.

How long is the waiting time from Dubai?

E-Visa processing takes up to 3-10 working days; there is no express service.

Sources

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

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Department of Consular Affairs): rules for UAE residentsimage.mfa.go.th · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi: applying from the UAE, processing time, documents and length of stayabudhabi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi: feesabudhabi.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): applying from the UAEdubai.thaiembassy.org · checked
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: length of stayimage.mfa.go.th · checked

More destinations: visa-free countries for UAE residents · Thailand entry rules by nationality · all guides for UAE residents.

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