Thailand e-Visa: Apply Online, Fees and Documents

Apply online at thaievisa.go.th while you are outside Thailand. A tourist visa allows up to 60 days. Fees and paperwork depend on the embassy that handles your case: Washington charges USD 40 for one entry, Singapore SGD 50. Visa fees are non-refundable.

Apply online at thaievisa.go.th and keep your passport at home; nobody hands it in at an embassy counter any more. Which embassy handles your case decides the fee and the papers, as Washington and Singapore already show.

Do you need one at all?

If your passport is from one of the 60 listed countries and a month is enough, skip the application: those holders may enter for tourism and stay not more than 30 days. Our exemption guide has the list.

If you want the longer tourist stay of up to 60 days or are not on the list, you need the visa; the the visa types guide.

The steps

The site walks you through it in order, and the confirmation arrives by email.

1. Open thaievisa.go.th and create an account. You can only apply while you are not in Thailand.
2. Fill in the form for the visa that matches your trip.
3. Upload your documents as clear JPEG or PDF files of no more than 3MB.
4. Pay the fee. It is not refundable.
5. Wait for approval before you travel.
6. Print the confirmation email for the airline and immigration officers.

Approval is not automatic, and the embassy may ask for an interview or more documents.

What it costs

Two embassies show how much the price moves.

Washington’s single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from issue, the multiple-entry one for 6 months. Read your own embassy’s page before you pay.

Documents to have ready

Every embassy wants a passport page, a recent photo and proof of where you are now. Add proof of accommodation and financial evidence. The money test is where embassies differ most.

• Passport biodata page, valid within 6 months from the travel date.
• A photograph taken within the past six months.
• A document showing where you are now, such as a driver’s licence, bank statement or proof of stay.
• Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand.
• Financial evidence of no less than THB 20,000 on the MFA list.

Washington asks for three months of bank statements with an ending balance of at least $ 700 for each month per person. Singapore wants at least 800 SGD per person. Screenshots and unclear scans bring a request for more documents, which slows the visa down.

When to start

In Washington, apply at least 30 days before departure and no more than 90 days ahead. Singapore wants at least 21 working days. Book non-refundable flights only after the approval email arrives.

After approval

Print the confirmation and have it ready at check-in and at Thai immigration. A tourist stay can be extended once by 30 days, to a maximum of 90 days from entry. See extending your stay, then fill in the TDAC arrival card before you land. For longer stays, read the DTV guide.

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Not confirmed: Processing time: 14 business days is the general lead time, but Singapore asks for 21 working days, so check your embassy page before you book flights. Fees: only Washington and Singapore are priced here; your own embassy sets its amount.

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