Does Thailand require a visa?


Does Thailand require a visa? Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


Do I need a visa for Phuket?

For many tourists it is not necessary to apply for a visa beforehand if you come from a country that is eligible for a Visa Exemption and are not going to be in the country for more than 30 days. Other tourists may be able to apply for a Visa on Arrival, which costs 1,000 baht and is valid for 15 days.


Can I enter Thailand without a visa?

Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


Do you need malaria tablets for Thailand?

Extra things for Thailand Malaria prevention tablets may be recommended for persons travelling to areas remote from the usual tourist areas. You will not usually need malaria pills for areas such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui.


What happens if you overstay in Thailand by one day?

What will happen if you overstay in Thailand? Overstaying a visa or permission to stay is illegal, even if you overstay by only one day. Anyone caught overstaying in Thailand will be subject to a fine, a possible ban from entering Thailand, and the possibility of being detained in a Thai immigration detention center.


Can I get a Thai visa at the airport?

You have to approach the “Visa On Arrival” area at the airport or another border crossing and wait in line to submit your application to one of the Immigration Officers. However, before you travel, you have to complete the Visa On Arrival online application form, print it, and bring it with you.


Can I go to Thailand for 30 days without a visa and then get a 60 day tourist visa in Thailand?

If someone is not eligible for visa exemption, they may apply for a 15-day Visa on Arrival. If you are entering Thailand for tourism, leisure, or medical purposes, are not intending to visit other Asian countries, and know that 30 days will not be long enough, then you can apply for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa.


How often can I enter Thailand without visa?

If entering Thailand by land or sea, eligible travelers holding normal passports will be granted visa-free travel to Thailand twice per calendar year. There is no limitation when entering by air.


How much is the 90 day tourist visa for Thailand?

Visa Fee and Validity
Eligible applicants will have to pay a visa fee of 2,000 baht and the visa holder will be allowed to stay in the country for 90 days. After this period expires, immigration officers will be able to renew the holder's visa twice, each for another 90 days at a time.


What happens if you stay in Thailand without a visa?

If you stay for more than 30 days without legally extending your right to stay, you will be on overstay. Penalties for overstaying include a 500 baht fine for every day of overstay, up to a maximum of 20,000 baht.


How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


Can I fly to Bangkok without a visa?

U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


Is there a 15 day tourist visa for Thailand?

If they want to visit for up to 30 days, certain nationalities can enter the country under the bilateral-agreement Visa Exemption scheme. This scheme is open to 64 nationalities from around the world. If someone is not eligible for visa exemption, they may apply for a 15-day Visa on Arrival.