Thailand Visa Overview: Types, Fees, and Documents

Following are the types of Visas that are used while visiting Thailand: 

1. Visa on arrival:

• This allows travelers to stay for a period of 30 days. 
• The following airports ( out of 38 ) offer on-arrival visas to travelers:

1. Suvarnabhumi International Airport
2. Don Mueang International Airport
3. Chiang Mai International Airport
4. Phuket International Airport

• The process of obtaining a visa on arrival involves applying in the immigration area. The next step involves showing the passports to the designated officer. After that, the travelers will finally get the last immigration approval before they can enter Thailand. 

2. Thailand E-visa: 

• Thailand’s E-visa is regarded as the best way of getting a visa for tourism in Thailand. 
• This single-entry visa allows for a stay of 15 days, and its validity lasts for 30 days. 
• To obtain an e-visa, travelers are required to fill out an online application ( on Thailand’s VFS website), after which the visa is issued within 2-3 business days. 

3. Thailand Express E-visa:

• Thailand Express E-visa is similar to the regular E-visa; i.e., both allow travelers to stay for a maximum duration of 15 days. 
• The difference lies in the processing duration for both as Express E-visas are processed within 24 hours upon payment of an additional amount. 

• A valid passport (cover page and bio page)
• Departure and return airline tickets
• Accommodation for the entire trip
• Photograph size: 4x6 cm (coloured photograph and recently taken within the last three months).
• Hotel confirmation details

• Regular Visa fee: 2500 THB (Rs. 6,080)
• Visa on Arrival: 2,000 THB (Rs. 4,865)
• E visa: 2500 THB (Rs. 6,080).
• Express E-Visa fee: 5000 THB (Rs. 12,160)

The following COVID guidelines must be observed for travel to Thailand: 
1. Every visitor must have a valid vaccination certificate attesting to having been vaccinated by one of WHO- approved vaccines - Covishield, Covaxin, or Pfizer.

2. A non-vaccinated travelers is required to show a valid negative RT-PCR report not older than 48 hours before he/her scheduled flight departs for Thailand.