Visa guide · updated October 2026Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism or short business. This has applied since 15 September 2026, when the earlier 60-day exemption was shortened. You must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival.
Thailand visa options for Indians
| Option | Who it is for | Stay and validity | Official fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption | Indian tourists and short business visitors | Up to 30 days | No visa fee |
| Tourist e-visa, single entry | Longer or planned stays | As granted | INR 3,000 |
| Tourist e-visa, multiple entry | Repeat visits within 6 months | Valid 6 months | INR 13,500 |
| Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | All arriving visitors | Submitted within 3 days before arrival | No fee |
Thailand visa fees
| Option | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Visa exemption | No visa fee |
| Tourist e-visa, single entry | INR 3,000 |
| Tourist e-visa, multiple entry | INR 13,500 |
| Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | No fee |
Visa-free entry is free. The e-visa fees are those listed by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi; e-visas are applied for only on thaievisa.go.th and take about 14 working days.
Documents required
Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Return or onward ticket
- Accommodation details
- Proof of funds
- TDAC confirmation
How to apply
A passport valid for at least 6 months.
Return or onward ticket within 30 days.
Hotel booking and proof of funds.
The TDAC, filled in online within 3 days before you arrive.
Processing time
No visa application is needed for a stay of up to 30 days.
Visa application centres in India
Indian passport holders do not apply for a visa in India before travelling to Thailand, so there is no visa application centre to visit. See the entry rules above.
Checked against official sources on 26 October 2026.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Bangkok by Preecha.MJ, CC BY-SA 4.0; Phuket by Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0; Chiang Mai by Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 3.0; Pattaya by Sergey S. Dukachev, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Frequently asked questions
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism or short business. This has applied since 15 September 2026, when the earlier 60-day exemption was shortened. You must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival.
Visa exemption: No visa fee. Tourist e-visa, single entry: INR 3,000. Tourist e-visa, multiple entry: INR 13,500. Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): No fee. Visa-free entry is free. The e-visa fees are those listed by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi; e-visas are applied for only on thaievisa.go.th and take about 14 working days.
No visa application is needed for a stay of up to 30 days.
A passport valid for at least 6 months. Return or onward ticket within 30 days. Hotel booking and proof of funds. The TDAC, filled in online within 3 days before you arrive.
From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 26 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.
Official sources
The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 26 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.