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The Khao Tapu rock pillar standing in the water of Phang Nga Bay
Wat Arun reflected in the Chao Phraya river under a pink sunset sky in Bangkok
Aerial view of a white sand spit curling into turquoise water off Ko Yao Yai
The twin pagodas on Doi Inthanon rising above a sea of clouds

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Advisory Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the application date (12 months for multiple entry).

Cities to plan around

  • BKK Bangkok Palace, river, street food
  • CNX Chiang Mai Lanna north, festivals
  • HKT Phuket Andaman, old town
  • KBV Krabi Railay, marine parks
  • BY RAIL Ayutthaya World Heritage, 80 km north
  • THS Sukhothai The first capital
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What you are travelling for

Looking up at the porcelain-tiled prang of Wat Arun in Bangkok Bangkok · temple craft Temple craftsmanship — start your entry application Vendors and customers in wooden boats at a Bangkok floating market The khlongs · water markets Living heritage — start your entry application
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Nine World Heritage sites

Two of them are pictured below, with Krabi's Andaman coast.

Candles and floating krathong in front of Wat Mahathat during Loi Krathong in Sukhothai Sukhothai · World Heritage The first capital A hundred and ninety-three ruins across the historic park, maintained by the Fine Arts Department. — start your entry application A large Buddha statue among the brick ruins of Ayutthaya Historical Park Ayutthaya · World Heritage The river city About 80 kilometres north of Bangkok, and reachable by train. — start your entry application Limestone cliffs and the bay at Railay, Krabi Krabi · Andaman coast Railay and the marine parks Railay is reachable only by boat. — start your entry application
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The right entry for your trip

The same entries and details you will see in your application.

  • Tourist Entry — single entry

    One trip to Thailand, up to 60 days.

    Validity
    Valid 3 months from issue
    Stay per entry
    Up to 60 days per entry
    Entries
    Single entry
    Passport
    Valid 6 months from the application date
    Choose this permit: Tourist Entry — single entry

  • Tourist Entry — multiple entry (METV)

    Several trips within six months, up to 60 days each.

    Validity
    Valid 6 months; first entry within 3 months
    Stay per entry
    Up to 60 days per entry
    Entries
    Multiple entries
    Passport
    Valid 12 months from the application date
    Choose this permit: Tourist Entry — multiple entry (METV)

One Thai entry covers every region you visit.

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Who does what in Thailand

For information only. govr.me is independent and not affiliated with these agencies.

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Decides entry applications through Royal Thai embassies and consular offices abroad.

    Consular Affairs · online permit system

  • Immigration Bureau

    Stamps your entry, records the permitted stay and handles extensions.

    Border control · 90-day reporting

  • Ministry of Tourism and Sports

    Publishes visitor guidance and oversees destination promotion.

    Tourism Authority of Thailand

  • Fine Arts Department

    Maintains the historic parks and registered monuments you will visit.

    Historic parks · World Heritage sites

  • Dept. of National Parks

    Runs the marine and forest parks, and charges entry at the gate.

    National parks · marine conservation

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Capital
Bangkok
Currency
Baht
Time
UTC+7
Elephant
National animal
Muay Thai
National sport
Provinces
77
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Embassy processing can take weeks. Apply early.

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Before you apply

Applying for your Thailand travel authorisation

Thailand's travel authorisation is issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. govr.me is a private, independent service — we are not a government department. We check your documents, complete the official form and submit your application for you. You can also apply yourself, directly and for the government fee only, at the official portal authority website.

May not need one

From 15 September 2026, passport holders from 60 countries and territories, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, the US and the UK, can visit Thailand for tourism for up to 30 days without an entry. Bilateral agreements allow up to 90 days for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and South Korea, and up to 30 days for China, Hong Kong, Laos, Macao, Mongolia, Russia and Vietnam. A tourist permit allows up to 60 days per entry.

Passport

  • Valid for at least 6 months from your application date.
  • At least 1 blank page.
  • At least 6 months from the application date (12 months for multiple entry)

Photo

  • Format: JPG/JPEG, up to 3 MB
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Documents you'll need

  • Coloured passport bio-page scan
  • Photo taken within the last 6 months
  • Confirmed return / onward flight ticket
  • Hotel booking or invitation from Thai host
  • Bank statements for the last 3 months (amounts vary by embassy)
  • Document showing your current location, for example a residence permit

How the application works

  1. Choose permit category + nationality
  2. Personal & passport details
  3. Trip details (entry, accommodation)
  4. Upload supporting documents
  5. Pay

Payment: Card at most embassies; Cash at some embassies (for example Islamabad). PDF emailed once approved. The embassy handling your application sets the processing time.

Do

  • Use the canonical portal at the authority website — Thailand has many lookalike sites.
  • Apply early: embassy processing can take several weeks, and applications open 3 months before arrival.
  • Prepare digital scans before starting — sessions can time out.
  • Match all data to your passport MRZ exactly.
  • Use a stable, valid email — your entry is delivered there.
  • Keep a printed copy of the entry.

Don't

  • Don't use third-party lookalike sites without verifying.
  • Don't apply with less than 6 months passport validity.
  • Don't book non-refundable flights before issuance.
  • Don't try to use the DTV as a backdoor work permit — DTV holders may NOT take Thai employment.
  • Don't overstay — Thailand fines THB 500/day with bans on overstays beyond 90 days.
  • Don't list a hotel you haven't actually booked — Thai immigration may verify.

Why applications are refused

Decisions rest entirely with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. The most common reasons an application is turned down:

  • Insufficient proof of funds, or bank statement older than 3 months.
  • Photo with the face partially obscured.
  • Application data mismatch with passport (DOB, name spelling, passport number).
  • Suspicious itinerary (one-way ticket, no accommodation).
  • Prior immigration violation in Thailand (overstay, deportation history).

govr.me is an independent travel-document assistance service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government, embassy or consulate. Requirements and fees are set by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and can change — always confirm the current rules on the official portal (authority website) before you travel. Powered by IRCC FZCO.