The Thai government has announced a comprehensive electronic visa system that allows travelers to choose from nine types of online visas.

The core type of e-Visa for Thailand is the Tourist Visa. It acts as a single authorization document that allows the owner to stay in Thailand for up to two months.

The approved Thai Tourist e-Visa can be used on:

• . Recreational activities such as short breaks.
• visit family
• for treatment at a registered hospital in Thailand
• Participation in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) held by the TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau)

Thailand also offers further eight types of e-Visas:

• Business and Investor Visa (B/IB Nonimmigrant)
• Study Visa (ED Nonimmigrant)
• Family Visiting Visa (Category O Nonimmigrant)
• transit visa
• Long-stay visa (extendable for 1 or 5 years)
• SMART visa (for investors and entrepreneurs who want to invest in one of Thailand’s 10 S-shaped industries, such as agriculture and biotechnology).
• Government Visa/Visa for Diplomatic Mission (F Nonimmigrant Visa)
• Diplomatic/official visa

Characteristics of different types of e-Visas to Thailand as well as required documentation are different among different types.

Nationals of the countries listed below are eligible to apply online for the Thai electronic Visa:

• Algeria
• Belgium
• Canada
• China
• Colombia
• Comoros
• The Republic of the Congo
• The Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Denmark
• The Dominican Republic
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Grenada
• Guam
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
• The Republic of Korea
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• The Netherlands
• Norway
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Trinidad and Tobago
• The United Kingdom
• The United States
• Vatican City

Tourists whose country is not listed here, have to apply for a traditional visa in Embassy.

Eligible travelers traveling to Thailand using the eVisa system must first select a specific type of Thai electronic visa that corresponds to the purpose of their visit to Thailand.

All Thai eVisa applications (regardless of the type you choose) must be submitted at least 15 business days before your intended travel to Thailand to allow sufficient visa processing time.

To apply online, please have a valid passport and travel information for Thailand ready and follow these steps:

1. Fill in the required details on the Thai eVisa application form and double check the form to make it conform that it is error-free.
2. Pay for our services using one of the best online payment methods selected from the many secure methods available.
3. Wait for the confirmation email and print the PDF file of eVisa

Advice. By providing correct information, you can avoid approval delays and problems.

The Thai e-Visa is issued within 15 working days. Therefore, it is very important to apply at least 15 working days before your intended departure date to Thailand in order to receive the supporting documents on time.

An approved tourist visa for Thailand is valid for 3 or 6 months from the date of issue. The Thai e-Visa is a one-time travel document, so you can travel to Thailand during the validity period.

All eligible travelers entering Thailand on an eVisa must have a passport valid for at least six months from their intended date of arrival in Thailand.

Caution! Validity and maximum length of stay may vary depending on the type of Thailand e-Visa available.

Passengers whose itinerary contains a stopover in Thailand do not need to apply for a transit visa if:

• If the connecting flight departs within 12 hours of arrival in Thailand.
• Do not leave the designated transit area of ​​the airport.
• They are preparing documents for their final destination.
• Their flights were booked on the same ticket.

This exception may not apply to Pakistani passengers traveling on certain airlines.

The e-Transit Thailand Visa is a 30-day single entry travel authorization valid for 3 months from the date of issue and can be used for: transit purposes, sports.

Travelers from the 37 countries eligible for an e-Visa to Thailand must have some documents upon arrival in Thailand, including:

• Paper version of the e-Visa approved for Thailand.
• Have a valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

Caution! From 1 November 2021, all travelers arriving in Thailand by air must register their visits in the Thai Pass system at the official website of the Thai government https://tp.consular.go.th/.

Additional documents may be required to enter Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic.