Visa policy of Thailand

[[image:Visa policy of Thailand.svg|thumb|none|678px|Visa policy of Thailand

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In May 2014, there was a brief crackdown on visa runs during 2014 Thai coup d'état, meaning that if foreigners wish to re-enter Thailand after their visa-free or visa on arrival period has expired they have to obtain a visa in advance, or remain outside Thailand at least for one night.{{cite web | url=http://www.thephuketnews.com/strict-new-immigration-regulations-mean-crackdown-on-visa-runs-46212.php | title=Phuket: Strict new immigration regulations mean crackdown on visa runs}}

In August 2014, Thailand Prime Minister ordered the Immigration Police to be more flexible as the strict application of the law was affecting schools and the tourist industry.{{cite web | url=http://www.thephuketnews.com/coup-leader-calls-for-immigration-to-relax-%E2%80%98out-in%E2%80%99-visa-clampdown-48007.php | title=Phuket: Coup leader calls for Immigration to relax 'out-in' visa clampdown}}

On 31 October 2018 it was announced that within 30 days (by the end of November 2018), overstay visas will no longer be allowed, and there will be no remaining overstayers in the kingdom by that date.{{cite web | url=https://thethaiger.com/news/national/no-more-overstayers-no-more-corruption-at-immigration-hakparn | title=No more overstayers, no more corruption at Immigration – Hakparn}}

Beginning 1 May 2025, all foreigners entering Thailand will be required to apply for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), an electronic travel authorization.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-28/tourism-hot-spot-thailand-launches-digital-arrival-card-for-foreign-visitors

Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Thailand for business and tourist purposes without a visa for the following period:{{cite web |title=Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand |url=https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/content/16-07-67?cate=5ddbe42115e39c4768007e1d}}

60 days^A

• {{flagicon|ASEAN}} ASEAN member states (except Myanmar)^#
• {{flagicon|European Union}} All European Union member states
• {{flagicon|EFTA}} All European Free Trade Association member states
• {{flagicon|GCC}} All Gulf Cooperation Council member states

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_{A - May apply to extend their stay for an additional 30 days.}

_{B(xx*) - Thailand has bilateral visa exemption agreements with countries with this mark for stays of xx days. For some countries where the length of stay in the agreement was only 14 or 30 days, if those countries are also in the 60 days visa waiver list, the length of stay will be lengthened to 60 days. For some countries where the length of stay in the agreement is 90 days, if those countries are also in the 60 days visa waiver list, the length of stay will be granted to 90 days as in the agreement. In addition, the stay of countries with * sign are limited to a cumulative maximum stay of 90 days within any 180 days according to bilateral agreements.}

_{# - For ASEAN nationals, Thailand has bilateral visa exemption agreements with Laos and Vietnam for stays of 30 days, as well as Cambodia for stays of 14 days.}

_{1 - For Chinese citizens with People's Republic of China passports, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports or Macao Special Administrative Region passports only.}

_{2 - For air arrivals only.}

According to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025. The ETA will be required for all visa-exempt travelers entering Thailand, regardless of their mode of entry (air, sea, or land). Applications will be submitted through the existing electronic visa portal and each entry into Thailand will require a separate ETA application, which is planned to be free of charge. It will enable holders to use automated gates at immigration checkpoints by scanning a QR code provided with their authorization. The ETA will not required by certain categories of travelers including holders of diplomatic passports, official passports, UN Laissez-Passer, and Border Pass users.[https://visasnews.com/en/thailand-accelerating-on-eta-introduction/ Thailand “accelerating” on ETA introduction]

Holders of passports issued by the following countries who possess an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) containing "THA" on the back of the card may enter Thailand without a visa for business trips for up to 90 days.{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=TH|access-date=13 June 2022}}

ABTCs are issued to citizens of:{{cite web | url=https://www.apec.org/docs/default-source/groups/abtc/0-abtc-economy-entry-information-table-(as-of-18-oct-2022)852440b8682b4b84b94ccbe4745b0dbc.pdf?sfvrsn=260f0b80_2 | title=ABTC Economy Entry Information}}

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Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by the following countries and territories are allowed to visit Thailand without a visa for a maximum period of up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted):{{cite web | url=https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/zE6021nSnu/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3/VOA.pdf | title=Summary of Countries and Territories entitled for Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival to Thailand}}

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_{D - Diplomatic passports only.}

_{1 - 30 days}

Visa exemption agreements were signed with Lithuania in June 2024 and Kyrgyzstan in September 2024 and they are yet to be ratified.[https://x.com/MeilunasE/status/1803099365894164692][https://x.com/MFAThai/status/1840098771180609716]

Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa, unless they are travelling on Angkor Air, Beijing Capital Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Eastar Jet, Golden Myanmar Airlines, IndiGo, Intira Airlines, Jeju Air, Jet Asia Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jetstar Pacific, Jin Air, Juneyao Airlines, Lao Central Airlines, Tigerair Mandala, Norwegian Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Regent Airways, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, South East Asian Airlines, SpiceJet, Spring Airlines, T'way Airlines, Thai Smile, Tigerair or VietJet Air.

Those transiting through Don Mueang International Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa only when travelling on Thai AirAsia or Thai AirAsia X.

Citizens of Pakistan are required to obtain a visa when transiting through Thailand at all times.{{cite web | url=http://nation.com.pk/national/23-Jun-2017/thailand-has-made-transit-visa-mandatory-for-pakistani-passengers | title=Thailand makes transit visa mandatory for Pakistani passengers}}

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Besides traditional visa on arrival policy, from 21 November 2018 Thailand started issuing tourist visas valid for 15 days in a simplified procedure to visitors from the countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival.{{cite web | url=https://extranet.immigration.go.th/voaonline/voaonline/VoaonlineAction.do | title=Visa on Arrival}} It costs 2,000 THB.

The e-Visa application also became available from February 2019 in some of the consulates of Thailand abroad.{{cite web | url=https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Thailand-offers-online-visa-applications-from-February | title=Thailand offers online visa applications from February}}{{cite web | url=https://thethaiger.com/news/national/e-visas-available-from-february-2019-china-first-country | title=E-visas available from February 2019. China first country | date=3 December 2018}}{{cite web | url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2018/12/03/china-first-to-benefit-from-thai-e-visas-next-year/| url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181204130710/http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2018/12/03/china-first-to-benefit-from-thai-e-visas-next-year/ | archive-date=2018-12-04 | title=China First to Benefit From Thai E-Visas Next Year}}{{cite web | title=Launch of Online Stickerless E-Visa Application Platform &Termination of Visa Application in Person and by Post | url=https://athens.thaiembassy.org/en/content/launch-of-online-stickerless-e-visa-application | website=สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงเอเธนส์ | access-date=27 December 2022 | language=en}}

Thailand fully adopts e-Visa from 1 January 2025, making the visa application process simpler, faster and more accessible for foreign travelers.{{Cite web |last=VisasNews |date=2024-12-20 |title=Thailand extends e-Visa worldwide |url=https://visasnews.com/en/thailand-extends-e-visa-worldwide/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=VisasNews |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=THAI E-VISA OFFICIAL WEBSITE |url=https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ }}

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_{1 - Although these countries are visa-exempt in general, their citizens may still have to apply for a visa on arrival if they are not allowed to enter without visa due to personal reasons (e.g. excessive stay or holding inappropriate travel documents).}

There are 48 immigration checkpoints providing visa on arrival, including:{{cite web | author=Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore |title=VISA ON ARRIVAL | url=http://www.thaiembassy.sg/visa-matters-/-consular/visa-on-arrival | access-date=2015-02-27}}

# - Airport which accepts e-visa on arrival

Land and harbor checkpoint

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Citizens of the following countries or citizens arriving from the following countries require an International Certificate of Vaccination in order to enter Thailand, unless they produce evidence that they do not reside in the following areas.[https://ddc.moph.go.th/uploads/ckeditor2//files/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%84%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%89%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%20(Countries%20with%20risk%20of%20yellow%20fever%20transm.pdf พื้นที่เขตติดโรคไข้เหลือง][https://ddc.moph.go.th/uploads/ckeditor/c74d97b01eae257e44aa9d5bade97baf/files/003_6gcd.PDF ประกาศกระทรวงสาธารณสุข เรื่อง ท้องที่หรือเมืองท่านอกราชอาณาจักรที่เป็นเขตติดโรคไข้เหลือง พ.ศ. 2560]

Failure to fulfill this requirement could result in refusal of entry into Thailand.[http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15384-List-of-countries-which-require-International-Heal.html Thailand Visa Information : List of countries which require International Health Certificate for Yellow Fever Vaccination.]

• Courte Upon official request, the Royal Thai Embassy may grant courtesy visas/laissez-passer to diplomats/UN officials/others who wish to enter the Kingdom on official duty and/or other purposes
• Permanent resident: To qualify for this visa, you must have stayed in Thailand for 3 consecutive years with the one-year visa extensions. If married to a Thai for 5 years, one must be earning 30,000 baht/month. If single, your monthly income must be 80,000 baht minimum.
• Tourist: If an individual wishes to remain in Thailand for more than 30 days, he/she may wish to obtain a tourist visa at a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to arriving in Thailand. The tourist visa must be used within validity date, that varies with the number of entries purchased, and allows an initial stay of 60 days. After arrival in Thailand, a tourist visa or a visa exempt entry may be extended once for an additional 30 days according to immigration Bureau order 327/2557. There is a 1,900 baht fee for each extension.
• Transit: This type of visa is issued to applicants who wish to enter the Kingdom for the following purposes: to travel in transit through the Kingdom in order to proceed to the country of destination or to re-enter his/her own country (category "TS"); the person in charge of or crew of a conveyance coming to a port, station, or area in the Kingdom (category "C")

• Type B: to conduct business; work; attend business conferences; teach school; attend scuba diving, muay Thai, and massage courses
• Type D: diplomatic visa
• Type ED: to study; to come on a work study tour or observation tour; to participate in projects or seminars; to attend a conference or training course; to study as a foreign Buddhist monk
• Type EX: to undertake skilled work or to work as an expert or specialist
• Type F: to perform official duties, e.g., military exercises or governmental assignments
• Type IB: to invest or perform other activities relating to investment, subject to the provision of the established laws on investment promotion
• Type IM: to invest with the concurrence of the Thai ministries and governmental departments concerned
• Type M: to work as a film-producer, journalist, or reporter with permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Type O: to visit family; to perform duties for a state enterprise or social welfare organizations (NGOs); to receive medical treatment; to be a sports coach as required by the Thai government; to be a contestant; to be a witness in a judicial process
• Type O-A: retirement visa
• Type R: to perform missionary work or other religious activities with the concurrence of the Thai ministries or government departments concerned
• Type RS: to conduct scientific research or training or teaching in a research institute
• Type S: to participate in an officially recognised sports event.

Most visitors arriving in Thailand on short term basis were from the following countries of nationality:

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To legally work in Thailand, a foreigner must apply for a work permit. Work permit is a legal document that states a foreigner's position, current occupation, or job description and the Thai company he is working with. It also serves as a license to perform a job or an occupation allowed for foreigners inside Thailand.

A foreigner is eligible to apply for a work permit as long as he has a non-immigrant visa or a resident visa, has an available employer who will provide documents for work permit, and the occupation he will perform is not prohibited to foreigners.{{cite web | url=https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/thai-visas-americans/ | title=Thai Visas for Americans | publisher=US Embassy and Consulate | language=en | access-date=2024-01-07}}

The One Stop Service Centre for Visas and Work Permits was established on 1 July 1997 by authority of the Regulations of the Office of Prime Minister promulgated on 30 June 1997.

The objective of this centre is to simplify visa extension and permit issuance procedures to create a good investment environment. It aims to facilitate applications of visa extension and work permits (e.g., stay permission, re-entry permit, work permit).

The Center is located on Chamchuree Square Building, Floor 18, Phatumwan, Bangkok.{{cite web | url=http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15388-Non-Immigrant-Visa-%22B%22-(for-Business-and.html | title=Thailand Visa Information : Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (for Business and Work) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand | publisher=mfa.go.th | language=en | access-date=2018-09-08}}

• Foreigner who is an executive or expert with privileges accorded to them by the following laws:
• #Investment Promotion Act B.E. 2520 (1977);
• #Petroleum Act B.E. 2514 (1971);
• #Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand Act B.E. 2522 (1979);
• Foreigner who is an investor.
• #If investing not less than 2 million Baht, he or she will be granted a 1-year permit.
• #If investing not less than 10 million Baht, he or she will be granted a 2-year permit.
• Foreigner who is an executive or expert.
• Foreigner's associated company should be registered with capital or possess asset of not less than 30 million Baht.
• Foreigner who is a member of the foreign press must present a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a copy of an ID Press Card issued by the Department of Public Relations.
• Foreigner who is a researcher or developer on science and technology.
• Foreigner who is employed in a branch office of an overseas bank, foreign banking office of an overseas bank, provincial foreign banking office of an overseas bank or a representative office of the foreign bank in which all offices are certified by the Bank of Thailand.
• Foreigner who works on the necessary and urgent basis for a period of no longer than 15 days.
• Foreigner who is an official of the representative office for foreign juristic persons concerning the International Trading Business and Regional Office of Transnational Corporation in accordance to the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999).
• Foreigner who is an expert on information technology.
• Foreigner who works at regional operating headquarters.

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• Visa requirements for Thai citizens
• Thai passport
• Thai national ID card
• Tourism in Thailand
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card

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• [http://www.immigration.go.th/ Thailand Immigration Bureau]
• [http://www.mfa.go.th/main/ Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs]
• [https://extranet.immigration.go.th/voaonline/voaonline/VoaonlineAction.do?language=EN Thailand Visa on Arrival]
• [https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ Official website of Thailand Electronic Visa]

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