Thailand offers visa-free entry for Indian passport holders for up to 30 days per visit for tourism. You only need a valid passport, a confirmed return ticket within 30 days, and proof of sufficient funds. For longer stays or multiple-entry plans, Thailand has also launched a streamlined e-Visa/e-VOA portal.
Once the entry side is sorted, Thailand tour packages are a good place to start on the trip itself.
Thailand Visa-Free Entry at a Glance
| Requirement | Details |
| Length of stay | 30 days (single entry) |
| Purpose | Tourism only |
| Passport validity | ≥ 6 months from arrival, 2 blank pages |
| Return / onward ticket | Must show departure within 30 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 30 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 30 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 30-day entry stamp.
Thailand’s New e-Visa & e-VOA Portal (From 1 Jan 2025)
If you want multiple entries, a stay longer than 30 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 to 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 30-day visa-free stay, immigration
- discretion applies.
- Extension: Go to Bangkok Immigration Chaeng Watthana or provincial offices before day 30.
- Travel Insurance: Highly recommended (coverage ≥ USD 10,000)
FAQs: Thailand Visa and Entry for Indians
Q1. How long can Indians stay visa-free?
Up to 30 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.
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