Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Indians: 60-Day Guide & e-Visa Options

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Thailand offers visa-free entry for Indian passport holders for up to 60 days per visit for tourism. You only need a valid passport, a confirmed return ticket within 60 days, and proof of sufficient funds. For longer stays or multiple-entry plans, Thailand has also launched a streamlined e-Visa/e-VOA portal.

Thailand Visa-Free Entry at a Glance

Requirement Details
Length of stay 60 days (single entry)
Purpose Tourism only
Passport validity ≥ 6 months from arrival, 2 blank pages
Return / onward ticket Must show departure within 60 days
Proof of funds ≈ THB 10,000 per traveller (cash/card/bank statement)
Arrival form Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) – submit online 3 days before travel
Fee Free (no visa fee)

Tip: Travellers wishing to extend beyond 60 days can apply once in Thailand at an immigration office for a 30-day extension (fee THB 1,900).

Airports & Land Borders Accepting Visa-Free Indians

  • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
  • Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK)
  • Phuket (HKT)
  • Chiang Mai (CNX)
  • Samui (USM)
  • Krabi (KBV)
  • All major land checkpoints with Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar

Required Documents Checklist for Thailand Visa (Visa-Free)

  • Passport (≥ 6 months validity)
  • TDAC confirmation (QR code) – filled online before travel
  • Return/onward ticket within 60 days
  • Proof of funds (cash/card/statement)
  • Hotel booking or local address

No photos, forms, or cash fees are required at the airport—just present TDAC and passport for a 60-day entry stamp.

Thailand’s New e-Visa & e-VOA Portal (From 1 Jan 2025)

If you want multiple entries, a stay longer than 60 days, or need to work/study, apply via the Royal Thai Embassy’s new e-Visa platform:

  • Create account → upload passport + photo.
  • Select visa type (Tourist 60/90 days, Multiple-Entry, Study, Work, etc.).
  • Pay online (Visa fees vary: Tourist e-Visa ≈ ₹ 4,000).
  • Approval email in 3–5 working days.
  • Download e-Visa PDF and present at immigration.

For short trips ≤ 15 days when the visa-free quota closes, Indians can still use e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) to speed through dedicated counters. Fee THB 2,000, pay online.

Pro Traveller Tips

  • Submit TDAC early: Portal opens 7 days before travel; cutoff is 24 h prior.
  • Carry print + digital copy of TDAC QR to avoid phone issues.
  • Multiple trips? Exit to a neighbouring country (e.g., Malaysia) and re-enter for another 60-day visa-free stay—immigration
  • discretion applies.
  • Extension: Go to Bangkok Immigration Chaeng Watthana or provincial offices before day 60.
  • Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (coverage ≥ USD 10,000)

FAQs – Thailand Visa & Entry for Indians 2025

Q1. How long can Indians stay visa-free?
Up to 60 days per entry, extendable by 30 days once inside Thailand.

Q2. Do I need the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
Yes, TDAC is mandatory for all foreigners from 1 May 2025.

Q3. Can I work on the visa-free stamp?
No. For employment, apply for a non-immigrant B visa via the e-Visa portal.

Q4. What if I overstay?
Overstay fines start at THB 500 per day; serious breaches may lead to a ban.

Q5. Is Visa on Arrival still available?
Yes, VOA/e-VOA remains for emergency travel when visa-free quotas or policy changes.

This post was published by Meha Dedhia

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