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Who needs a visa for Thailand?

Entry rules for Thailand by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 78 countries and territories can visit Thailand without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 3 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 117 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
78
On arrival
3
eVisa or ETA
117
Visa required
0

About 2.6 bn people (33% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Thailand: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ThailandReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesPakistanHong KongVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Thailand entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days5Brazil, South Korea, Argentina, PeruMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
Visa-free30 days9China, Russia, Vietnam, KazakhstanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
Visa-free, tourism30 days59United States, Indonesia, Japan, PhilippinesMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
Visa-free, tourism30 days1IndiaRoyal Thai Embassy, New Delhi
Visa-free15 days2Mauritius, SeychellesMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
Visa-free14 days2Myanmar, CambodiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
Visa on arrival15 days3Azerbaijan, Belarus, SerbiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs
eVisaNot stated117Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, EthiopiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand

Visa-free for 90 days: Brazil, South Korea, Argentina and 2 more

5 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of Countries and Territories Which Have Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary passports with Thailand ... 90 days ... Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Korea (ROK), Peru

Visa-free for 30 days: China, Russia, Vietnam and 6 more

9 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of Countries and Territories Which Have Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary passports with Thailand ... 30 days ... China, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macao, Mongolia, Russia, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Visa-free for 30 days for tourism: the US, Indonesia, Japan and 56 more

59 nationalities

Tourism only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked 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 ... Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026

Visa-free for 30 days for tourism: India

1 nationality

Tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026.

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

Visa-free for 15 days: Mauritius and Seychelles

2 nationalities

Tourism only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of countries whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 15 days ... 1. Seychelles 2. Mauritius

Visa-free for 14 days: Myanmar and Cambodia

2 nationalities

Myanmar: arrival at international airports only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of Countries and Territories Which Have Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary passports with Thailand ... Period of Stay ... 14 days ... 1 . Cambodia

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of Countries and Territories Which Have Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary passports with Thailand ... 14 days ... 2 . Myanmar (International Airports only )

Visa on arrival for 15 days: Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia

3 nationalities

At designated immigration checkpoints; fee THB 2,000.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked List of countries whose nationals may apply for Thailand’ Visa on Arrival (VoA) for a period not exceeding 15 days ... 1. Azerbaijan 2. Belarus 3. Serbia

eVisa: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 114 more

117 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, checked THAI E-VISA: Apply, Anywhere, Anytime - Foreign nationals can apply for THAI E-VISA from every corner of the world, starting from January 1, 2025

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa-free, 30 days (tourism only).

UAE residents, any passport: No residence rule. By passport: India and the Philippines visa-free (30 days since 15 September 2026); Pakistan needs a Thai e-Visa. Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Abu Dhabi, checked 1 Nov 2026. See Thailand in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, thaievisa.go.th. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Thailand e-Visa: who needs one, the fees and the official website, Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): who fills it in, and where.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?

It depends on your passport: 78 nationalities are visa-free, 3 get a visa on arrival and 117 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days (tourism only; in force since 15 Sep 2026) (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi, checked 6 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Thailand?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days (tourism only) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked 6 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Thailand visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 117 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at thaievisa.go.th.

Sources and changes

  1. Visa exemption for tourism, 30 days: list of 60 (PDF, 15 Sep 2026)image.mfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhinewdelhi.thaiembassy.org · checked 6 Nov 2026
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairsimage.mfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairsimage.mfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairsimage.mfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailandmfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  7. Thai e-Visa (official, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)thaievisa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  8. Department of Consular Affairs: visa exemption, VoA and bilateral listsconsular.mfa.go.th · checked 6 Nov 2026
  1. Morocco: Indians and nine other nationalities can get the e-Visa with a passport alone; South Africa's ETA, Georgia's one-year e-Visa and Thailand's exemption for Indians updated
  2. Thailand: the 30-day exemption for Indians also covers short-term business
  3. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand (Department of Consular Affairs).

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