Thailand Visa on Arrival: 3 Countries, THB 2,000, 15 Days
Thailand grants a visa on arrival only to passport holders of Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. It costs THB 2,000, cash only, and allows 15 days for tourism. It cannot be extended except for illness. Nationals of 60 other listed countries enter visa-free for 30 days instead.
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Only three passports qualify for a visa on arrival now: Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. The fee is THB 2,000 and the stay is 15 days. A Ministry of Interior announcement repealed the earlier list.
Who qualifies today and who does not
A visa on arrival is open to holders of Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia passports. The new schemes apply from 15 September 2026.
(๑) สาธารณรัฐอาเซอร์ไบจาน (๒) สาธารณรัฐเบลารุส (๓) สาธารณรัฐเซอร์เบีย
(1) Republic of Azerbaijan (2) Republic of Belarus (3) Republic of Serbia
Ministry of Interior announcement, Royal Gazette Vol. 143 Special Issue 207 Ngor, p. 30, ข้อ ๒
Every other passport falls into a different scheme. The table shows where each group lands.
| Passport group | Scheme | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan, Belarus, Serbia | Visa on arrival | Up to 15 days |
| Seychelles, Mauritius | Visa exemption | Not exceeding 15 days on each visit |
| 60 listed countries and territories | Visa exemption | Up to 30 days |
| Cambodia, Myanmar (international airports only) | Bilateral exemption | Not exceeding 14 days |
| Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Korea (ROK), Peru | Bilateral exemption | Not exceeding 90 days |
A separate bilateral list covers 9 countries and territories. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summary for your passport.
The 30-day list names Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark. It also names Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland.
It continues with Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta. Next come Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia.
The rest are Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine. The list ends with United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States.
Two limits apply. The visa exemption does not apply to holders of a Travel Document for Aliens issued by the listed countries. Travel documents issued by the British and Irish governments need a Thai visa before entry.
What changed for visa on arrival and exemptions
The 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries and territories was cancelled. Each country or territory now gets only one visa-exemption scheme. A companion Gazette announcement repeals the 15 July 2024 special 60-day exemption.
The visa on arrival announcement repeals the earlier Visa on Arrival list of 15 July B.E. 2567. It takes effect fifteen days after its Royal Gazette publication.
Foreign nationals admitted under the previous measures before 15 September 2026 may remain until the expiry of the period of stay granted to them. A guide that lists more than three nationalities for visa on arrival describes the repealed list.
Fee, stay and payment
The visa on arrival costs THB 2,000 and lasts up to 15 days for tourism. You pay in cash in Thai baht, and the fee is non-refundable.
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Fee | THB 2,000 |
| How to pay | Cash only, in Thai baht |
| Refund | None |
| Stay | Up to 15 days |
| Purpose | Tourism only |
| Extension | Generally none, except illness that prevents travel |
Carry the fee in baht cash, because no other way to pay is listed. The criteria are the ones the Immigration Bureau prescribes.
Documents and money at the counter
Officers apply the requirements at their discretion. The visa on arrival is issued at designated immigration checkpoints. Prepare the full set:
- The application form, fully completed. You obtain it at the designated ports of entry.
- One recent passport-sized photograph taken within the past 6 months.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages.
- Proof of funds: THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family.
- Fully paid onward travel tickets scheduled within 15 days of the date of entry.
- The fee in cash: THB 2,000.
The funds figure matches the Tourism Authority of Thailand list for visa on arrival.
Every traveller also completes the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Submit it within 3 days before arriving, and again for every entry. The card is free of charge but is not a visa and cannot replace one. The guide to the TDAC arrival card covers the steps.
No official list of the designated checkpoints has been published. Confirm the checkpoint with an embassy before you plan a land-border arrival on a visa on arrival.
Visa on arrival or 30-day exemption
The two schemes differ on who qualifies, how long you stay and what the officer asks for.
| Point | Visa on arrival | 30-day visa exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Who | 3 countries | 60 listed countries |
| Stay | Up to 15 days | Up to 30 days |
| Funds | THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family | THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family |
| Extension | Generally none | Up to 30 days, at the officer’s discretion |
| Land borders | No limit stated | Not more than twice per calendar year |
Visa-exempt visitors show proof of accommodation and proof of onward travel scheduled within 30 days of arrival. Officers may ask for extra documents such as proof of funds of THB 20,000 per person, or hold an interview.
The passport gets an immigration stamp that states the last date you may stay. Check that date before you leave the checkpoint. The full rules are in the visa exemption guide.
Extension, illness and overstay
A visa on arrival generally cannot be extended. The exception is a case of illness that prevents you from travelling. In that case you submit the application at the Immigration Bureau office.
A visa-exempt stay differs: you may request an extension of up to 30 days. It is at the officer’s discretion, and you apply before the permitted stay ends.
The overstay fine is THB 500 per day, up to THB 20,000. If you pay the fine before departure, you are not banned from entering on the following visit. Longer overstays carry re-entry bans, set out in the overstay fines guide.
Not confirmed: The Immigration Bureau has not published which checkpoints issue the visa on arrival. Ask a Thai embassy or the Immigration Bureau before you rely on a land border or a small airport. Book onward travel that leaves within 15 days of arrival.
Common questions
Which countries can get a visa on arrival in Thailand?
Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. The Gazette list names those three countries and no others.
How much is the Thailand visa on arrival, and how do I pay?
The fee is THB 2,000. It is cash only in Thai baht and non-refundable.
How long can I stay on a visa on arrival?
Up to 15 days, for tourism.
Can I extend a visa on arrival?
Generally not. The exception is a case of illness that prevents you from travelling, filed at the Immigration Bureau.
Do US, UK or Indian passport holders need a visa on arrival?
Not under the visa on arrival list. The United States, the United Kingdom and India are on the 30-day exemption list.
Do I still fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
Yes. Every traveller submits it within 3 days before arriving, and for every entry.
Can I get a visa on arrival at a land border?
The visa is issued at designated immigration checkpoints. No official list of those checkpoints is published, so confirm with an embassy first.
What if I overstay my visa on arrival?
The fine is THB 500 per day, up to THB 20,000. Pay it before you leave and the overstay does not bar your next visit.
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Comments (8)
Pale_Refuse_6622
This is something that is currently quite unpredictable. It is not a mandate but more of an advisory. Immigration may not check for this but your airline might. You are expected to show proof of cash if travelling alone (10k THB) or as a family (25k THB). For our case, Thai Lion did not ask for any proof at BLR airport but asked for proof at BOM airport to different parties in the same group travelling from Mumbai. I'd advise keeping the cash handy if you can. I am not sure but I think Forex card counts too.
show76
Yes, by regulations, all travelers must show proof of funds. But it is also at the discretion of the Immigration Officer. Visa on Arrival = 10,000THB per Person or 20,000THB per Family Visa Exemption/Tourist Visa = 20,000THB per Person or 40,000THB per Family
hotcoolhot
Normal is 2000 express is 2200. If you don’t need a visa normal is 0, express is 200.
Mission_Shopping_345
Yes, that's more accurate. I don't think that this is corruption at all. The first time that I came to Bangkok, I myself chose the express lane, though, in retrospect, I didn't need to, as I have a VISA free entry... The express lane and applicable fees are very clearly visible in the express counters.
WarningCreepy9963
Visa on arrival rejected Hi everyone, I have been staying in Thailand for 4 months now and left to Laos for sight seeing for the weekend and I came back to Thailand today. They randomly selected me and checked my passport and at first they said I can’t enter because I’m not traveling for touristic purposes but then they told me Im rejected due to not having 20k baht in cash which I never had that cause problems before (I have Canadian passport by the way) Now I’m in detention room until my next flight back to Laos…. They keep telling me that I can try to come back again whenever I want but I’m scared of getting rejected again and repeat this shit. I had proof of address, return flight back to Canada in September but no cash (I also explained I’m here for tourism and leaving back home in September but they didn’t give a fuck) All my stuff is in Thailand and I’m feeling so stressed… I’ve never wanted to be back in Bangkok so badly 😢 Does anybody have any advice or tips…. I’m so distraught and stressed.
christoris
Same thing happened to me twice on Thai Malaysia border ... just go back to point of origin and go via land , you will get a stamp in the back of your passport, try to get a tourist visa in Laos and cross in Thailand
WarningCreepy9963
Yup you’re 100% right!! I made it through land border with ease… they literally didn’t even ask for proof of cash, just proof that I’m leaving Crazy how I got rejected at airport but let in the next day
Future-Tomorrow
>left to Laos for sight seeing for the weekend and I came back to Thailand today. **Issue no.1** \- This looks like a border run. I'm not accusing you of anything and not saying this was your intention but this was the very thing immigration told me to do when I was denied a covid extension in November of 2021. They said "take a short trip and come right back". Yeah...about that... >but no cash **Issue no.2** \- This potentially further drove their suspicions that you lived in Thailand and were making a visa run. >checked my passport **Issue no.3** \- If you came in on a TR, it looks like you got an extension and were then trying to do a border run to start the clock over again with exemption or VOA first. **Conclusion** I'm sorry this happened to you and glad to see in the comments you got back in via a land border the next day. I think a lot of sound advice has already been shared but I'll add one more thing based on being scrutinized when I got back to America after 11 months in Thailand. It had zero to do with me being black and everything to do with me not knowing the USCIS rules for permanent residents. I dodged a bullet by 1 month. Take an objective step back and ask yourself how your passport and documents look to immigration. Does it look like you're following the rules or like your travels are similar to people that break the "rules"? Best of luck to you in the future.