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Thailand Visa – Requirements and Application
Do I Need a Visa for Thailand?
Visas are not required for stays under 30 days in Thailand. Longer stays do require a visa and business travelers must have a visa. Yellow fever vaccination may be required for some travelers.
Do note, Thailand reserves the right to change these requirements at any time.
See below or contact a Passport Health travel documents specialist about other visa types.
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Sources: Thai Embassy and U.S. State Department
What Do I Need for a Thailand Visa Application?
If you are planning to stay in Thailand for under 30 days a visa is not required. But, you should have a passport and proof of onward travel for entry.
If you are planning on staying for more than 30 days, a visa is required. The application process and documents needed may differ depending on the type of visa you’re interested in obtaining.
Open a tab below to see the different types of documents needed for your particular visa.
When applying for a Thailand Tourist Visa, you need a passport, photograph, proof of travel, bank statement, and the actual application itself.
Each one of these items have specific requirements that must be met.
Passport:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Contain at least two consecutive blank visa pages for the visa stamp
Photograph:
- Taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
- Taken against an all white background
- Be two inches by two inches
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with neutral expression
Proof of Travel:
- Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
- Show the traveler’s full name as printed on passport
Bank Statement:
- Name indicated clearly
- Single person must have $700, family must have $1,500
Passport:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Contain at least two consecutive blank visa pages for the visa stamp
Photograph:
- Taken within the last three months and printed on high-quality photo paper
- Taken against an all white background
- Be two inches by two inches
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with neutral expression
Proof of Travel:
- Ticket or itinerary that displays your round trip travel and entry and exit dates for your destination
- Show the traveler’s full name as printed on passport
Bank Statement:
- Name indicated clearly
- Single person must have $700, family must have $1,500
Letter from Company:
- States applicant’s position
- States purpose of visit
- States Salary
- Provides dates of travel
Letter of Invitation:
- From associated company in Thailand
- States length of stay
Letter Approval (if stay is over 15 days):
- From Ministry of Labor
- Company in Thailand is required to submit Form WP3 at the Office of Foreign Workers Administration
While other visa types are available, their requirements can vary greatly. Contact us to find out what you may need for your specific trip.
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
Passport Health’s travel documents team will walk you through the visa process step-by-step and handle the sometimes difficult communication with embassies and consulates. Contact us today to start your worry-free visa processing.
Customer Reviews
Passport Health – Visas for Thailand
“The person was professional, courteous and kind in helping us get our Thailand visas. Thank you!”
“Helped us get our visas for Thailand quickly and easily. Thank you!”
“Our family of 3 recently went on a trip to Thailand and went to Passport Health for travel advice. We were pleasantly impressed with the professional service we received. They even helped us get our visas!”
“Friendly and fast service. I expected to wait for getting my visa, but they took care of it in a swift manner. With very courteous service!”
“The staff were very knowledgeable of what we needed for Thailand. They reviewed the pros and cons and advised me regarding the applicable requirements. I feel much more comfortable regarding my up-coming business trip.”
“The folks at Passport Health were very friendly and helpful with information about what I needed for my Thailand visa.”
“It was very quick and easy, the staff was very informative and thorough with the information they provided me for my Thailand visa.”
“Our questions were all answered. And, as a retired Registered Nurse, much appreciated the good organization and expert delivery of travel shots. They also helped us with our Thai visa.”
“The staff was very friendly. She’s very handy to the point I didn’t even feel stressed about our Thailand visa.”
“The specialist was so great. She was an expert! We both learned some great info about what we needed for Thailand and how to stay safe. I’m feeling so much more safe for my three month trip!”
How Much Do Thailand Visas Cost?
Visa fees for Thailand can vary based on length of stay and number of entries. It is not uncommon for visa fees to be $200 or more. This does not include the cost of service fees, postage or other related items that are no the visa itself.
The Thai government reserves the right to change or otherwise modify visa fees at any time. Contact a Passport Health travel documents specialist to learn more.
Are Any Vaccines Required for Thailand?
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a region where yellow fever is present. This may also apply to individuals who have recently visited a region with the infection.
A variety of other vaccinations are recommended for travelers. These include typhoid, cholera and other vaccinations.
For more vaccination information, see our Thailand destination advice page.
U.S. Embassy in Thailand
All U.S. citizens visiting Thailand should register with the STEP program before their trip. This State Department program provides extra information and support in case of emergency. Passport Health’s travel documents staff can assist you in registering.
Once in Thailand, the information for the U.S. Embassy is:
U.S. Embassy Bangkok
95 Wireless Road
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66-2-205-4000
Visit the Embassy to Thailand website before departure to confirm correct contact details for the office.
For More Information About Thailand…
See Passport Health’s Thailand destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start you visa process by contacting us today!
Do I Need a Visa for Thailand?
What Do I Need for a Thailand Visa Application?
Thailand Tourism Visa Application
Thailand Business Visa Application
Other Thailand Visa Applications
How Can Passport Health Help Me With the Visa Process?
How Much Do Thailand Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Thailand?
U.S. Embassy in Thailand
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