How Indian passport holders get a visa for Thailand: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — 60 days
- Government fee: No government visa fee
- Processing time: Granted on arrival at immigration
- Maximum stay: 60 days, extendable once by 30 days in Thailand
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 100/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Confirmed onward / return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (may be checked at immigration)
- Completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
How & where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance — but every traveller must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. TDAC — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (official)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed for an airside connection through Thailand.
Good to know
India is on Thailand's 60-day visa-exemption list (effective 15 July 2024). Thailand has revised this scheme before — reconfirm close to your travel date. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Visa-free — 60 days. India is on Thailand's 60-day visa-exemption list (effective 15 July 2024). Thailand has revised this scheme before — reconfirm close to your travel date.
What documents do Indians need for a Thailand visa?
Passport valid at least 6 months; Confirmed onward / return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds (may be checked at immigration); Completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
How long does a Thailand visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival at immigration. Government fee: No government visa fee. Maximum stay: 60 days, extendable once by 30 days in Thailand.
How do Indians apply for a Thailand visa?
Nothing to apply for in advance — but every traveller must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Official source: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/