Skip to content
Back

Tourist Visa / Visa Exemption

Tourist Visa / Visa Exemption

Thailand · Tourism

What it is

Thailand is one of the easiest countries to visit in Asia. Most nationalities are exempt from a visa for 30 to 60 days. The tourist visa (TR) allows stays of 60 days, extendable for 30 days at immigration.

Key facts

Category
Tourism
Duration
30 to 60 days (visa exemption by nationality); 60 days plus 30-day extension for TR visa.
Processing time
5 days
Maximum validity
2 months
Extendable
Yes
Dependants
No
How to apply
Mixed

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.

Fees

Application fee
THB 1,000
Proof of funds
THB 20,000

Key requirements

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds: THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family

Working on this visa

No work rights. MFA General Information: "Foreigners entering Thailand are not permitted to work, regardless of their types of visa, unless they are granted a work permit. Those who intend to work in Thailand must hold the correct type of…

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 4 August 2026.