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.
How Thailand compares in Southeast Asia
With an ease score of 100/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Thailand requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free — 60 days | No government visa fee | Granted on arrival at immigration |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (non-refundable if refused) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA) | IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply. | e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel | S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top. | Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026) | No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Visa-free — 14 days (since 8 June 2025) | No visa fee. eTravel is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Philippine immigration |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | eVisa — single entry 30 days (US$30) | US$30 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (T-class), reduced from US$36 in September 2025. Card processing fee may apply. | Around 3 working days online — eVisa is emailed as a PDF you print and carry |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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/
Is a Thailand visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 100/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Thailand visa online or on arrival?
Thailand requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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