Visa Requirements for Thailand
Visa Not Required
Click here for a list of countries whose citizens do not require a visa to enter Thailand. Citizens of these countries only need to present their passports to the immigration authorities upon arrival. The immigration authorities will stamp an entry date into your passport. You will be permitted to remain in Thailand for the following number of days:
- 30 days if you arriving at one of Thailand’s international airports.
- 15 days if you are arriving overland at one of Thailand’s border checkpoints (Malaysian nationals arriving overland from Malaysia are exempted from this and will be allowed to stay maximum 30 days).
Visa On Arrival
Click here for a list of countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at any of Thailand’s international airports or border check points.
Important notes about Visas On Arrival:
- Maximum stay in Thailand is 15 days and visas on arrival generally cannot be extended from inside Thailand except under very special circumstances.
- Applicant must possess a means of living expenses at the amount of 10,000 Baht (approx. USD 330) per person.
- Applicant must possess a passport with at least 6 months validity.
- Applicant must present fully paid ticket which is usable within 15 days since date of entry.
- Applicant should submit application form with a recent photograph (4 x 6 cm). Application forms are available at the airport / border checkpoint or can be downloaded and filled-in in advance.
- Cost for a visa on arrival is 1,000 Baht (approx. USD 35).
Download Visa Application Form
Visas Prior to Arrival
If your country is not listed in the Visa Not Required section or Visa On Arrival section above then you must obtain a visa before you come to Thailand.
Please contact a local Thai Embassy or Consulate nearest you for more information about the requirements and application process applicable to your country. Requirements and processes vary according to different countries.
Download Invitation Letter
Travelers from / through Yellow Fever Areas Please Note
Travelers from/through countries which have been declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas must acquire an International Health Certificate verifying the receiving of a Yellow Fever vaccination. For more information, please see List of Countries which are Declared Yellow Fever Infected Areas.
Countries Declared as Yellow Fever Infected Areas
List of Thai Embassies and Consulates
Europe
North America
South America
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Oceania
List of Countries NOT Requiring Visas to Enter Thailand
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil (****)
Bahrainn
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong SAR
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of (****)
Kuwait |
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Peru (****)
Philippines
Portugal
Qatar
Singapore
Spain
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom & Northern Ireland
United States of America
Vietnam |
(****) These countries have special diplomatic agreements with Thailand and their nationals can remain in Thailand for maximum 90 days without a visa.
Disclaimer : Information used to compile the above list was taken off the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 29 July 2011. WCA Family will not be held responsible for any changes to this of visa exempted countries between now and the conference.
List of Countries that Can Obtain a Visa on Arrival
Andorra
Bhutan
Bulgaria
China
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic)
Hungary
India
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania |
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Oman
Poland
Romania
Russian Federation
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Taiwan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine |
Disclaimer : Information used to compile the above list was taken off the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on 29 July 2011. WCA Family will not be held responsible for any changes to this list between now and the conference.
Countries Declared as Yellow Fever Infected Areas:
If you are traveling from or through one of the countries found in this list then you must show proof of a Yellow Fever vaccination to immigration authorities upon arrival.
Angola
Argentina
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Congo Republic (Democratic Republic)
Congo (Republic of the Congo)
Cote d’ Ivore
Ecuador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
French-Guiana
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea (Republic) |
Guyana
Kenya
Liberia
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Rwanda
Sao Tome & Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Suriname
Tanzania
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
Venezuela |
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