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 $29 USD. You can get your VOA here.
- Andorra
- Bhutan
- Bulgaria
- China
- Cyprus
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Papua New Guinea
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
TRANSIT VISA IN THAILAND
If you have a connection in Thailand, find out below if you need a transit visa:
Passengers transiting through Suvarnabhumi Airport for less than 12 hours do not require a visa, unless they are travelling on Angkor Air, Cebu Pacific, Easter Jet, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Indigo, Jeju Air, Jet Asia Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Jetstar Pacific, Jin Air, Juneyao Airlines, Lao Central Airlines, Tigerair Mandala, Norwegian Air, Orient Thai Airlines, Regent Airways, Shandong Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, South East Asian Airlines, SpiceJet, Spring Airlines, T'way Airlines, Thai Smile, Tigerair or VietJet Air.
See? It's given that Thailand is a great destination PLUS visa here is easy to get! I hope this article of Thailand visa guide has been useful for you. Feel free to drop a line if you have any questions.
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Hi Mary,
I am planning to.travel to Thailand this September and I am recently working here in hk, is it ok I can travel to Thailand even I don’t book my accommodation ?
Hi Aisil,
The immigration officer might ask for your hotel accommodation and return ticket.
Hi!
I would like to ask, is there a big chance for me to tour Thailand (without any hotel reservation, because a friend promise me for the accommodation and she’s an OFW there). Would I be allowed by the immigration officer? Its my first time to travel outside the country too…(Philippine passport holder)
Thank you!
Hello Ikhai,
Thanks for reading! Maybe you can ask your friend to write a letter that he/she will be hosting you then their passport or proof that he/she has a place to host you whilst you are there. You can also try to book cheap dorm rooms (3-5$) on booking that .com
Hope this helps!
Hi! Mary, I’m planning to travel to thailand next year around march. I was bit bothered of what my friend told that i might not allowed by the immigration to travel thailand since i have stamp from saudi arabia as Ofw, was it true? I do have exit and re-entry visa too. I hope you acknowledge this message. Thank you and God bless