Thailand Visa Guide
The entry point for most of the Europeans and Westerners to the paradise of Asia. Tonnes of direct and affordable flights to Southeast Asia are heading to Thailand. I'm one of the travellers who couldn't resist the beauty of Thailand, being a Philippines' passport holder, my entry to Thailand was easy and smooth, although it wasn't as easy when I had to fly out.
Most Europeans and the west part of the world should not have a hard time obtaining a visa to Thailand. In this Thailand visa guide article, you will find out if you are free of visa to enter the country, how long you are allowed to stay for, where you can apply for one (if you need a visa), how much should it cost you, and how to extend your Thai visa.
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VISA-FREE ENTRY TO THAILAND
Here is the list of nationalities who don't need a visa to enter Thailand and allowed to stay for a certain period of time. Thailand has become strict the past three years and now requiring to see return flight, confirmation for accommodation, bank statement, and even cash.
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90 days
30 days
These nationalities may stay in Thailand for up to 30 days, they can also extend their visa for another 30 days for a fee.
A-H
I-P
Q-Z
14 days
COUNTRIES can obtain VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
These nationals will be allowed to stay in Thailand for 15 days (major entry points - land or air). Holders of visa on arrivals cannot be extended. Visa on arrival fee is $29 USD. You can get your VOA here.
- Andorra
- Bhutan
- Bulgaria
- China
- Cyprus
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
TRANSIT VISA IN THAILAND
If you have a connection in Thailand, find out below if you need a transit visa:
Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa, unless they are travelling on Angkor Air, Cebu Pacific, Easter Jet, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Indigo, Jeju Air, Jet Asia Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jetstar Pacific, Jin Air, Juneyao Airlines, Lao Central Airlines, Tigerair Mandala, Norwegian Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Regent Airways, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, South East Asian Airlines, SpiceJet, Spring Airlines, T'way Airlines, Thai Smile, Tigerair or VietJet Air.
See? It's given that Thailand is a great destination PLUS visa here is easy to get! I hope this article of Thailand visa guide has been useful for you. Feel free to drop a line if you have any questions.
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Hi mary! My husband and i are planning to visit thailand next yr. My problem is i dont have work just a plain housewife but my husband has work.. Would they require me a COE too? What about for students like my youngest daughter what documents she need to prepare before joining us on this trip?
Thanks!
HI Thea,
I’ve been to Thailand plenty of times and I was never asked to show COE. There is a great possibility that you will be asked to show a return ticket and bank statement. Your youngest daughter, I don’t think you need to prepare any special documents.
Hello Ms Mary,
I am planning to travelto thailand this month. Will the immigration officer ask me to show my cash on hand and proof of accomodation in thailand?
Hope you’ll be able to respond.
Thank you ☺️
Hi Roxanne,
They will surely ask your proof of accommodation and a chance to be asked to show a bank statement especially if you don’t travel often.
Prepare your work certificate too and holiday permission or proof of leave of absence from work.