# Thailand eVisa for Indians: Who Can Apply Online

> The Royal Thai Embassy says every visa applicant now uses thaievisa.go.th. Who actually needs it, which categories and fees apply, and where VFS centres still fit.

_Published: 2026-11-01 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1196_

## TL;DR

Indian ordinary passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or short business under an exemption effective from 15 September 2026. Anyone who needs a visa beyond that is directed by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi to apply online at thaievisa.go.th; the tourist e-Visa costs 3,000 INR single entry.

## Key takeaways

- The Royal Thai Embassy says all visa applicants must apply through thaievisa.go.th, live since 1 January 2025.
- A 30-day visa exemption covers Indian ordinary passports for tourism and short-term business from 15 September 2026, until further announcement.
- Embassy e-Visa fees: tourist single 3,000 INR, tourist multiple 13,500 INR, non-immigrant single 7,000 INR.
- VFS consulate pages in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai still publish VAC submission, so confirm the route for your jurisdiction.
- Photos must be 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm on a white background and not older than 3 months.

**Any Indian who needs a Thai visa now applies online: the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi says all applicants must use thaievisa.go.th, the e-Visa system in effect since 1 January 2025. Many tourists won't need it, though, because Indian ordinary passport holders get a 30-day visa exemption for tourism and short-term business, effective from 15 September 2026.**

## Article

So the real question is not whether you can apply online, but whether you need to apply at all, and which category to pick when you do. This guide works through both, using the Embassy's published e-Visa categories and fees and the checklists VFS hosts for the Thai consulates in India. Fees and processing times are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-10.

### First, check whether the 30-day exemption covers your trip
The Royal Thai Embassy states that the 30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders, for tourism and short-term business engagements, remains effective from 15 September 2026 until further announcement. If all three conditions fit your trip, you do not apply for a visa:

- you hold an ordinary Indian passport;
- the purpose is tourism or a short-term business engagement;
- you will stay no more than 30 days.
Because the exemption runs until further announcement, re-check the Embassy's notice on visa exemption close to your departure date.

### Who needs to apply through thaievisa.go.th
Per the Embassy, every visa applicant uses the e-Visa system. In practice that means Indians who fall outside the exemption, for example:

- tourists planning a stay longer than 30 days, or wanting a multiple-entry tourist visa;
- travellers coming for medical treatment under the MT category;
- business travellers and employees needing a Non-immigrant B (Business/Employment) visa, or IB for investment through BOI;
- students (ED), researchers (RS), media (M) and religious workers (R/R-A);
- family members and dependants (O) and retirees (O-A);
- applicants for the Destination Thailand Visa, Long-Term Resident visa or SMART Visa;
- holders of diplomatic or official passports, who use the Diplomatic (D), Official (F) or Courtesy categories.

### Categories and Embassy e-Visa fees in INR
The Embassy's e-Visa fee table for New Delhi lists these amounts:

CategoryEmbassy feeValidity and stayTourist TR/MT, single entry3,000 INR3 months validity, 60 days stayTourist TR, multiple entry13,500 INR6 months validity, 60 days per entryTransit TS/S/C, single2,500 INR30 days stay; TS double entry 5,000 INRNon-immigrant, single7,000 INR3 months validity, 90 days stayNon-immigrant, multiple (1 year)13,500 INRB 3-year multiple: 30,000 INRDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)30,000 INRMultiple, 5 years, 180 days per entryLong-Term Resident (LTR)140,000 INR10 yearsSMART Visa30,000 INR per year1 to 4 years: 30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 INRThe Embassy's April 2026 fee announcement was published as an image, so confirm the amount shown on thaievisa.go.th at the payment step.

### Documents to scan before you start the form
The e-Visa portal itself could not be read for this guide, so the most detailed published list comes from the consulate checklists hosted by VFS. Expect to need scans of:

- a passport valid for not less than 6 months, with two blank pages;
- two recent photographs, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, white background, not older than 3 months, with the face taking up 60%-70% of the photo and no sunglasses or hat unless worn for religious reasons (for the e-Visa upload itself, the Embassy asks for a 630 x 810 pixel colour photo with the face filling 80-85% of the frame);
- a copy of a return confirmed travel ticket, as the consulate checklists put it;
- a confirmed hotel or accommodation reservation in your name, or an invitation letter with the host's ID if staying with relatives or friends;
- six months of bank statements; the Kolkata checklist sets a minimum current balance equivalent to USD 700 per person or USD 1400 per family;
- proof of employment and regular income, such as ITR, an employment letter, payslips or business registration;
- a copy of your last Thai visa and immigration stamp, if any;
- a sponsor's cover letter and passport copy if a family member is paying, and a typed personal covering letter, which Mumbai treats as mandatory.
For minors, the Chennai checklist asks for a parents' letter and a birth certificate with MEA attestation.

### Where VFS centres still fit in
VFS Global, the Embassy's official partner, runs centres under three Royal Thai Consulates-General: Chennai (Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad), Kolkata, and Mumbai (Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad). Their pages still publish categories, fees and checklists for submission at a VAC, even though the Embassy directs all applicants to thaievisa.go.th. Until the two are reconciled, confirm on the Embassy page which route applies to your jurisdiction before you book anything. Bengaluru VAC has also put application acceptance on hold until further notice.

JurisdictionTourist feePublished processing guidanceKolkataINR 3,000 single; INR 13,500 multipleApproximately 14 working daysChennaiINR 3,000 single; INR 13,500 multiple (Embassy rate for all consulates from 27 April 2026)Minimum 3 to 5 working days from receipt by the ConsulateMumbaiINR 3,000 single; INR 13,500 multipleMumbai minimum 05, Pune and Goa 07, Ahmedabad 08 working daysWhere VAC submission applies, VFS adds a service charge of INR 500 per application including GST, plus a convenience fee of INR 200 at Kolkata and Mumbai.

### Mistakes Indians make when choosing between exemption and e-Visa
- Relying on the exemption for a longer trip. A 45-day holiday is outside the 30-day exemption, so it needs a visa.
- Picking the tourist category for work or study. Employment, teaching and study have their own non-immigrant codes.
- A balance that appears just before applying. The Chennai checklist says the bank balance must reflect consistently for at least six months before submission.
- Old or wrong-size photos. A photo older than 3 months, or not 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm on a white background, does not meet the published checklists.
- Ignoring jurisdiction rules. Under the Mumbai consulate, passports from outside its states need local address proof.
For a wider view of Thai visa options, centres and fees, see our Thailand visa guide for Indian passport holders, and the Embassy's own visa page.

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### Frequently asked questions

#### How much is the Thailand tourist e-Visa for Indians?
The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi lists 3,000 INR for a single-entry tourist visa, with 3 months validity and a 60-day stay, and 13,500 INR for a multiple-entry tourist visa valid 6 months with 60 days per entry. Confirm the amount on thaievisa.go.th when you pay.

#### Is travel insurance compulsory for a Thai visa?
Insurance is not listed as mandatory on the VFS and Embassy pages reviewed for this guide. VFS offers optional travel insurance, which you can take for your own protection.

#### Can Indians apply for the Destination Thailand Visa online?
Yes. The DTV appears in the Embassy's e-Visa category list. The Embassy fee is 30,000 INR for a multiple-entry visa valid 5 years with 180 days per entry.

#### Does the 30-day exemption apply to business trips?
It covers tourism and short-term business engagements for Indian ordinary passport holders. Employment in Thailand is a separate matter that falls under the Non-immigrant B (Employment) category.

## FAQ

### How much is the Thailand tourist e-Visa for Indians?

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi lists 3,000 INR for a single-entry tourist visa, with 3 months validity and a 60-day stay, and 13,500 INR for a multiple-entry tourist visa valid 6 months with 60 days per entry. Confirm the amount on thaievisa.go.th when you pay.

### Is travel insurance compulsory for a Thai visa?

Insurance is not listed as mandatory on the VFS and Embassy pages reviewed for this guide. VFS offers optional travel insurance, which you can take for your own protection.

### Can Indians apply for the Destination Thailand Visa online?

Yes. The DTV appears in the Embassy's e-Visa category list. The Embassy fee is 30,000 INR for a multiple-entry visa valid 5 years with 180 days per entry.

### Does the 30-day exemption apply to business trips?

It covers tourism and short-term business engagements for Indian ordinary passport holders. Employment in Thailand is a separate matter that falls under the Non-immigrant B (Employment) category.

## Sources

1. [Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi - Visa](https://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa) — Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi
2. [Royal Thai Embassy - Revision of visa exemption and VoA schemes 2026](https://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/content/the-revision-of-thailand-s-visa-exemption-and-voa?cate=614489aad04d1e09fa498c92) — Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi
3. [VFS Global Thailand India home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/) — VFS Global
4. [Royal Thai Consulate-General Kolkata - Tourist visa checklist](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IrhsZtSeknGNR0SGdo7Az/82c154a10c086668bda56bf836ed4b00/checklist-for-tourist-visa.pdf) — Royal Thai Consulate-General Kolkata / VFS Global