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Thailand e-Visa
Thailand e-Visa is the official online visa system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at thaievisa.go.th, used to apply for tourist, non-immigrant and Destination Thailand visas without visiting an embassy.
What it helps with
- Applying for a Thai visa without an embassy visitThe official e-Visa portal handles tourist and non-immigrant visa applications online, paid by credit card.
- Staying longer than the visa-free 30 daysSince 15 September 2026 visa-free tourist stays are 30 days, so longer trips need a tourist visa of 60 days.
- Remote workers and long staysThe Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) gives a five-year multiple-entry visa with 180 days per entry.
About Thailand e-Visa
The e-Visa portal accepts applications for tourist visas, non-immigrant visas and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), paid online by credit card. Processing takes up to 15 working days. Since 15 September 2026 the visa-free tourist stay for eligible nationalities is 30 days instead of 60, so travellers planning longer trips need a visa. The single-entry tourist visa gives 60 days, and the DTV is valid for five years with stays of 180 days per entry.
Key Features
- Online application: No embassy visit is needed for most applicants.
- Card payment: The visa fee is paid by credit card on the portal.
- Several visa types: Tourist, non-immigrant and DTV in one system.
- Status tracking: Applications can be followed in the account.
How to Get Started
- Check whether your nationality can enter visa-free for 30 days or needs a visa.
- Create an account on thaievisa.go.th and choose the visa type.
- Upload the passport, photo and supporting documents, then pay by card.
- Print or save the approved e-Visa and show it at check-in and immigration.
Before you use it
- Limits: Processing can take up to 15 working days; apply well before the flight.
- Good to know: Use only thaievisa.go.th: look-alike sites charge extra for the same application.
- Sign-up: DTV applicants must be at least 20 and show at least 500,000 THB held in a bank account for three months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Thailand e-Visa work with a foreign bank card in Thailand?
- Yes - Thailand e-Visa accepts foreign-issued cards in Thailand.
- Is Thailand e-Visa available in English?
- Yes, Thailand e-Visa has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Thailand e-Visa?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Thailand e-Visa.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Thailand e-Visa?
- No, Thailand e-Visa doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Thailand e-Visa?
- Web
- How much does Thailand e-Visa cost?
- Visa fee by type, paid online by card; DTV 10,000 THB at most embassies (2026)