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Use this checklist to prepare the documents commonly requested for a Thailand Tourist eVisa. The exact requirements can depend on your nationality, purpose of travel, current location, selected visa, and the Thai embassy or consulate handling your application.
The official Thai e-Visa portal lists a core set of documents for tourism and leisure applications, while also instructing applicants to check the responsible embassy or consulate for local requirements. Use the sections below as a preparation guide, not as a replacement for the instructions shown in your application.
Documents should be complete, legible, consistent with the information in your application, and uploaded in the format requested by the portal. A consular officer may request additional evidence or an interview.
Matches exactly with your submitted passport biopage.
Identifies the visa as a Tourist eVisa for short-term visits.
Indicates the period during which you must enter Thailand.
Scanned by Thai immigration officials upon arrival.
For tourism and leisure, the official Thai e-Visa portal lists the documents below. The final checklist can vary by embassy or consulate, nationality, and the number of entries selected.
Upload the biodata page of your passport or travel document. The image should be clear and show the identifying details required by the application.
The official portal requires a photograph taken within the last six months. Follow the image specifications shown in your application and use a current, clear image.
Provide a travel booking confirmation showing your planned journey to Thailand. The official portal refers to travel booking confirmation; the responsible mission may specify the acceptable itinerary or evidence.
It should clearly display your:
Provide proof of accommodation in Thailand, such as an accommodation booking or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand.
The official Thai e-Visa tourism checklist lists financial evidence of no less than 20,000 THB, for example bank statements for the last three months or a sponsorship letter. Check the responsible mission for the evidence format and any local instructions.
Provide a document indicating your current location, such as a valid visa or other evidence requested by the responsible Thai embassy or consulate.
Some tourism-related purposes have additional document requirements. The official portal says applicants should check the relevant Thai embassy or consulate for the specific checklist that applies to their application.
For tourism or leisure, start with the core documents listed above. Confirm the final checklist with the mission responsible for your application before submitting.
If your selected purpose of visit is “Football Trial”, then you must submit one additional document alongside the core requirements:
An official invitation or confirmation letter from the football club is required when attending football trials in Thailand.
It should clearly state your participation details and confirm that you have been selected or invited to participate in the trial.
Those visiting Thailand for medical care must select “Medical Treatment” as their purpose of visit and provide an additional document in addition to the standard requirements:
Submit a letter from the hospital or medical centre confirming your appointment or treatment.
This letter should clearly state your scheduled visit and basic treatment details to help verify the purpose of your travel.
If you’re visiting Thailand for recreational learning or training-related activities (such as scuba diving, boxing training, Thai massage training, and Thai culinary learning), then submit the following document alongside the listed core documents:
Submit an acceptance or invitation letter from the relevant institution or organisation.
The letter must include your full name, institution or organisation name, details of the course, programme, or event, the dates of participation, and confirmation of your enrolment or invitation.
If you’re visiting a family member who is residing in Thailand, submit the following documents in addition to the standard documents mentioned above:
You must provide one of the following documents issued by a Thai authority to the family member you will be visiting in Thailand:
Provide the following additional document if you’re visiting Thailand as a MICE industry participant:
Provide a letter from the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) confirming your participation.
The letter should include your full name, the name and location of the event, the event dates, the purpose of your visit, and the organiser's contact details.
Our specialists can help you organize the checklist, identify missing or unclear files, and prepare the application for submission. Approval remains the decision of the responsible Thai authority.