Millions of tourists go and visit the beautiful land of Thailand every year for its magnificent temples, white sand beaches, picturesque water markets, and sophisticated cityscapes. Unfortunately, many visitors to Thailand require a visa to enter the country. But, citizens of a number of other nations are free from visa requirements.
If you’re considering a vacation to Bangkok’s stunning temples, you may be thinking, “Do I need a visa to go to Thailand?”
Our essay will go through Thailand’s visa regulations, including who is excluded, who may obtain a Visa On Arrival, and what to do if you require a visa.
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If you do not come from one of the countries whose people are free from visa restrictions, you will need a visa to enter Thailand.
If you have a regular passport from one of the listed countries below, you can visit Thailand for up to three months without a visa:
Argentina | Peru | Brazil | Chile | South Korea |
Travelers who have a passport from one of the following countries can travel to Thailand for up to 30 days. They can make their trips without a visa:
Iceland | Poland | Bahrain | Macao | Indonesia | Japan |
Austria | Luxembourg | Spain | Slovenia | Belgium | Monaco |
Israel | Portugal | Andorra | Hungary | Slovakia | South Africa |
Estonia | Mongolia | Liechtenstein | Laos | Netherlands | Czech Republic |
Canada | Mauritius | Germany | Ireland | Ukraine | The Philippines |
Greece | Oman | Brunei | Qatar | Hong Kong | New Zealand |
Kuwait | Maldives | Singapore | Russia | Norway | The United Kingdom |
Australia | San Marino | Finland | Lithuania | France | Vietnam |
Malaysia | Latvia | Sweden | Italy | Switzerland | Turkey |
The United Arab Emirates | The United States |
Some travelers might go to Thailand without a visa for up to 14 days. To do this, they must have an ordinary passport from one of the countries listed below:
Myanmar | Cambodia |
The Thailand Visa Exemption Program for Non-Ordinary Passport Holders
You can visit Thailand for up to three months if you have a diplomatic or service passport from one of the countries listed below. It only applies to diplomatic passport holders.
Bangladesh | Germany | Kosovo | Bhutan | Slovakia |
Turkey | Croatia | Morocco | Serbia | Albania |
Romania | Ukraine | Belarus | Georgia | Luxembourg |
Liechtenstein | Russia | Estonia | Uruguay | Czech Republic |
Switzerland | Argentina | Latvia | Costa Rica | Japan |
France | Malaysia | Tunisia | Mexico | Nepal |
Colombia | Philippines | Italy | Tajikistan | Austria |
Montenegro | Poland | Chile | Spain | Hungary |
Belgium | India | El Salvador | Netherlands | South Africa |
Peru | Panama | Sri Lanka | Brazil | Israel |
You can visit Thailand for up to 3 months if you have a diplomatic or service passport from one of the countries listed below. Only diplomatic passport holders are eligible.
Mongolia | Canada | Ecuador | Macau | Laos |
Cambodia | Myanmar | Oman | China | Indonesia |
Kazakhstan | Singapore | Pakistan | Vietnam | Brunei |
Hong Kong | The United Kingdom | The United States |
Do You Need a Thailand Transit Visa?
Yes, if you usually require a visa for Thailand, you need to apply for a Thailand Transit Visa if you are transiting through Thailand on your way to another country.
Do You Need a Thailand Airport Transit Visa?
A foreign traveler plans to transit via a Thai airport. They do not require a Thailand airport transit visa if
- The connecting flight is in under 12 hours.
- Their flights are scheduled on the same day.
- They never exit the international airport transit zone.
- Have all of the relevant paperwork for your final location on hand.
Thailand Airport Transit Visa Exceptions
This restriction does not apply to Pakistan citizens or tourists traveling on the airlines listed below, according to the IATA (International Air Transport Association’s) Timatic:
Jetstar Pacific | Tianjin Airlines | Norwegian Air | Eaststar Jet | Shandong Airlines |
Business Air | Okay Airways | Angkor Air | Spice Jet | Jetstar |
Scoot | Jin Air | Ural Airlines | VietJet Air | Cebu Pacific |
Sichuan Airlines | T’way Airlines | Indigo | Shanghai Airlines | Lao Central Airlines |
Turkmenistan Airlines | Shenzhen Airlines | JuneYao Airlines | Thai Smile Airlines | Siberia Airlines |
Beijing Capital Airlines | southeast Asian Airlines | Golden Myanmar Airlines | Orient Thai Airlines | Jeju Air |
Regent Air | Jet Asia Airways | Mandara Airlines | Trans Aero |
Who Is Eligible to Get a Thailand Visa on Arrival?
The following countries have visa on arrival options for Thai nationals:
Cyprus | Malta | Kazakhstan | Nauru | Georgia |
Romania | Taiwan | Bulgaria | Russia | Ethiopia |
Mexico | Fiji | India | Saudi Arabia | Uzbekistan |
Bhutan | Vanuatu | Papua New Guinea | People’s Republic of China |
How Do I Get a Visa for Thailand If I Need One?
If you are not exempt and do not qualify for a Visa On Arrival, you must apply for a Thai visa at a Thai diplomatic office like an embassy in your country. It would be best if you did the following:
- Find out what specific requirements apply to your country by contacting the Thailand Consulate or Embassy in your country.
- Gather the necessary paperwork for a Thai visa.
- Submit the paperwork and pay the cost. Your application can be submitted to the following embassies:
- In-person
- By mail, enclosing a self-addressed, pre-paid envelope.
- Allow the visa application process to be finished.
- Gather your passport and visa. They would be returned back to you if you applied via mail. If your Thailand Tourist Visa is granted, you must come into the country within the time frame specified on your visa.
How Can I Visit Thailand If I Don’t Need a Thai Visa?
As long as your passport holds validity for at least another six months, you can enter Thailand with just your passport if you come from one of the countries exempt from Thai visa requirements. The visa exemption allows you to stay for the maximum number of days (14, 30, or 90 days). The Thai Immigration Bureau office in Bangkok will allow you to extend your stay for a fee of 1,900 Thai Baht if you wish to do so.
You will be punished if you decide to overstay without a proper extension. Overstay costs begin at 500 Thai Baht per day and may reach 20,000 Thai Baht per day if you remain for more than 40 days.
But, you must get a visa from a Thailand embassy to work or reside in Thailand on a long-term basis.
Let’s Sum Up…
Many visitors to Thailand require a visa to enter the country. But, citizens of a number of other nations are free from visa requirements. In addition, foreign nationals do not want to stay in Thailand for a long time because they want to transit through the country. These foreigners need transit visas instead of standard visas.
On the Visa Library website, you can learn about other Thailand visas as well as Thailand insurances. Check out the left sidebar.
Our article took a look at various Thailand visa policies, Thai transit visas, Thai visas on arrival, and other subjects. In case you have any questions, write them in the comment section so that we can help you.
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