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Purpose
Tourism, leisure, sightseeing, holidays, and eligible family visits. It is not a general work or employment route.
Tourism & leisure
Thailand Tourist eVisa
The Thailand Tourist eVisa is designed for eligible travellers visiting Thailand for tourism, sightseeing, holidays, or visiting family and friends. Use this guide to understand the route before you begin an application.
Plan the visa route before you book the rest of your journey.
Is the Tourist eVisa the right route for you?
Start with the purpose of your visit, then confirm whether your nationality and current location are eligible for the online route. Visa requirements and available options can vary by applicant and by the Thai mission responsible for the application.
Usually relevant when your visit is for
- Holiday travel, sightseeing, and leisure activities.
- Visiting family or friends in Thailand.
- Other tourism-related activities listed in the official Thai e-Visa system.
- A planned visit where your nationality does not qualify for the visa-exemption route, or where a visa is otherwise required.
Visa or exemption?
A Tourist eVisa is not the same as a visa-exempt entry. Check the current official exemption rules for your passport before starting a visa application. If you travel under an exemption, the conditions and permitted activities are different.
Thailand Tourist eVisa at a glance
These are the practical points to understand before you prepare documents. The final conditions shown in your application and by the responsible mission take priority.
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Entry selection
The official system may show single-entry or multiple-entry options depending on the visa selection available to you.
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Validity
Validity and entry conditions depend on the selected visa category. Confirm the dates and conditions on the issued eVisa before travelling.
Documents commonly requested
The official Thai e-Visa portal lists a core set of documents for tourism and leisure. A Thai embassy or consulate may require additional evidence or a different format based on your nationality, residence, and application profile.
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Passport biodata page
Upload a clear image of the passport or travel-document biodata page requested by the application.
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Recent photograph
Use a current photograph taken within the period required by the official portal and follow its image specifications.
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Travel and stay evidence
Prepare travel booking confirmation, proof of accommodation in Thailand, and a document indicating your current location.
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Financial evidence
The official tourism checklist refers to financial evidence of no less than 20,000 THB. Check the responsible mission for accepted evidence and format.
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Purpose-specific documents
Medical treatment, family visits, MICE, recreation or training, and football trials can require additional documents.
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Full checklist
Use the dedicated required documents checklist for preparation details and document-quality guidance.
How the online application works
The official Thai e-Visa process is completed online. Keep your application information consistent with your documents and allow time for mission-specific review.
Create your account
Use the official e-Visa system and select the visa category that matches your purpose.
Complete the form
Enter your personal, passport, travel, and current-location information accurately.
Upload and pay
Upload the requested files and complete payment through the process shown in the application.
Wait for the decision
Monitor the application and follow any request for clarification or further documents.
Before you travel
Carry the issued eVisa confirmation with your passport and check that the name, passport number, entry conditions, and validity dates are correct. Thailand’s Digital Arrival Card is a separate arrival requirement and is not a substitute for a visa.