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Thailand visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Thailand visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Tourist TR/MT single entry (Embassy New Delhi e-Visa) is 3,000 INR. Processing time (Kolkata - Tourist): approximately 14 working days; travel date minimum seven working days from submission (checklist: at least 3 working days from receipt by Consulate) Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin and Goa (4 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Thailand visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
3,000 INRTourist TR/MT single entry (Embassy New Delhi e-Visa)
Processing time
approximately 14 working daysKolkata - Tourist
Where to apply
9 locations listedAhmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Thailand visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

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 (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi). Per the Embassy, with the e-Visa system in effect since 1 January 2025, all applicants are required to apply through https://www.thaievisa.go.th. VFS Global, official partner of the Embassy of Thailand in India, runs visa application centres under the jurisdictions of the Royal Thai Consulates-General in Chennai (Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad), Kolkata, and Mumbai (Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad), each publishing its own categories, fees and checklists.

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available: under the scheme effective 15 September 2026, Thailand's Visa on Arrival (15 days, THB 2,000) covers only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia; Indian ordinary passport holders are instead on the 30-day visa-exemption list (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi).
eVisa / online visa
Available: since 1 January 2025 every Thai visa for applicants in India is applied for online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th; applicants can apply themselves or through processing companies such as VFS Global, BLS International or DU Digital, or travel agents (Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi; Consulate-General Kolkata guideline). The e-Visa covers every visa type except the Privilege Entry Visa for Thailand Elite members, for which applicants contact the Embassy or Consulates-General (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026).
Visa-free entry
Yes: Indian ordinary passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and short-term business from 15 September 2026 until further announcement; longer stays need a visa. All passengers must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (tdac.immigration.go.th), which foreigners must submit 3 days in advance of their arrival date.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Thailand visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad and others listed below.

  4. 4

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

  5. 5

    Track your application

    Track the application status as described on the official pages.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Thailand visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Tourist TR/MT single entry (Embassy New Delhi e-Visa)

    3,000 INR

    3 months validity, 60 days stay

  • Tourist TR multiple (Embassy)

    13,500 INR

    6 months validity, 60 days per entry

  • Transit TS/S/C single (Embassy)

    2,500 INR

    30 days stay; TS double entry 5,000 INR

  • Non-immigrant single (Embassy)

    7,000 INR

    3 months validity, 90 days stay

  • Non-immigrant multiple 1 year (Embassy)

    13,500 INR

    B 3-year multiple: 30,000 INR

  • Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (Embassy)

    30,000 INR

    Multiple, 5 years, 180 days per entry

  • Long-Term Resident (LTR) (Embassy)

    140,000 INR

    10 years

  • SMART Visa (Embassy)

    30,000 INR per year (1-4 years: 30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 INR)

  • Tourist (VFS Kolkata / Mumbai)

    INR 3,000 single; INR 13,500 multiple

    Kolkata: Demand Draft payable to Royal Thai Consulate-General

  • Tourist (Chennai jurisdiction)

    INR 3,000 single; INR 13,500 multiple

    Royal Thai Embassy announcement (15 April 2026): new rates apply at the Embassy and all Royal Thai Consulates-General in India from 27 April 2026. The VFS Chennai page read on 2026-10-10 still showed INR 2,500 / INR 12,500.

  • Transit (VFS)

    INR 2,500 per entry

    Embassy rate for the Embassy and all Consulates-General from 27 April 2026 (TS double entry INR 5,000). The VFS Chennai page read on 2026-10-10 still showed INR 2,000.

  • Non-Immigrant (VFS Kolkata)

    INR 7,000 single; INR 13,500 multiple

    Embassy rates for the Embassy and all Consulates-General from 27 April 2026. The VFS Kolkata page read on 2026-10-10 also listed INR 5,000 for Category O (Medical Treatment), a lower rate the Embassy's announcement does not include.

  • Non-Immigrant (Chennai jurisdiction)

    INR 7,000 single; INR 13,500 multiple (1 year); INR 30,000 multiple (3 years, B only)

    Embassy rates for the Embassy and all Consulates-General from 27 April 2026. The VFS Chennai page read on 2026-10-10 still showed INR 5,000 / 12,500 / 25,000.

  • DTV (VFS)

    INR 30,000

    Embassy rate for the Embassy and all Consulates-General from 27 April 2026. The VFS Chennai page read on 2026-10-10 still showed INR 25,000.

  • Work visa: Non-immigrant B (Employment) or IB, single entry (Embassy and all Consulates-General)

    INR 7,000

    3 months validity, 90 days stay. Royal Thai Embassy fee table; its 15 April 2026 announcement applies the same rates at the Embassy and all Royal Thai Consulates-General in India from 27 April 2026. Working in Thailand also needs a work permit.

  • Work visa: Non-immigrant B, multiple entry (Embassy and all Consulates-General)

    INR 13,500 (1 year); INR 30,000 (3 years)

    90 days per entry. Royal Thai Embassy fee table and 27 April 2026 announcement.

  • Student visa: Non-immigrant ED (Education), single entry (Embassy and all Consulates-General)

    INR 7,000

    3 months validity, 90 days stay. The Embassy's multiple-entry rows name B, R-A, O, M and O-A, not ED. Same rate at all Royal Thai Consulates-General in India from 27 April 2026.

Service fee: VFS service charge INR 500 per application (incl. GST); optional SMS INR 150-200, Premium Lounge INR 2000; convenience fee INR 200 (Kolkata/Mumbai)

Checklist

What documents are required for a Thailand visa from India?

All applicants

15 items
  • Passport or travel document valid not less than 6 months with two blank pages
  • Complete visa application form with original signature (and the relevant filled checklist)
  • Two recent photographs (not older than 3 months), 3.5x4.5cm, white background
  • Photocopy of return confirmed travel ticket
  • Confirmed hotel/accommodation reservation under applicant's name (or invitation letter with host ID if staying with relatives/friends)
  • Bank statement of six months with minimum current balance equivalent to USD 700 per person or USD 1400 per family (Kolkata checklist)
  • Sponsor's cover letter and passport copy if a family member sponsors the trip
  • Supplementary: evidence of employment and regular income (ITR, employment letter, payslips, business registration)
  • Copy of last Thai visa and immigration stamp (if any)
  • Typed personal covering letter (Mumbai: mandatory)
  • Minors: parents' letter and birth certificate with MEA attestation (Chennai)
  • e-Visa: proof of current location in India, such as a house agreement, Aadhaar card or monthly electricity bill; Thai visas are issued only to applicants physically present in India throughout the e-Visa process, and you apply to the mission covering where you are located (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026)
  • e-Visa: enter given name and surname exactly as in the passport and leave the middle-name field blank (Embassy 'common mistakes' note, September 2026)
  • e-Visa: the granted visa is emailed; print it and show it to the airline at check-in and to Thai immigration on arrival (copies on phones are not accepted); application status is checked by logging in at thaievisa.go.th
  • Embassy checklists: additional documents and/or an interview may be requested; visa fees are non-refundable in all circumstances, including when an e-Visa application is withdrawn

Tourist (Kolkata)

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  • Checklist: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IrhsZtSeknGNR0SGdo7Az/82c154a10c086668bda56bf836ed4b00/checklist-for-tourist-visa.pdf

Tourist (Chennai)

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  • Single: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4mbO8gvPcacVS4fo4IjMgz/264d95dcac67caba18b5e88112d7d826/Tourist-Single-new.pdf
  • Multiple: https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7gBkrLRCexbZLXQhwbfSg9/5d14940f28ceaf334de5368627931ace/TOURIST-MULTIPLE-TR-M.pdf
  • Bank balance must reflect consistently for minimum six months before submission

Tourist (Mumbai jurisdiction: Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh)

2 items
  • Out-of-jurisdiction passports need local address proof (registered leave and license agreement and company letter)
  • Separate checklists for Single, Multiple and MICE Incentive Group

Tourist TR multiple entry (Consulate-General Kolkata, VFS)

6 items
  • For visiting Thailand multiple times within 6 months, staying up to 60 days per visit
  • Passport; filled and signed application form; 2 recent photographs
  • Confirmed round-trip tickets and proof of accommodation
  • Proof of occupation
  • Bank statement of the past six months showing Rs. 400,000
  • Residence permit in India (as listed by VFS Kolkata)

Work visa: Non-immigrant B (Employment) - Embassy checklist (25 Feb 2021)

9 items
  • Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages; signed application form; two colour photos
  • If previously worked in Thailand: copy of work permit and personal income tax statement (Por Ngor Dor 91)
  • Letter of recommendation from previous employer; work experience / educational background
  • Confirmed inbound ticket; accommodation evidence (hotel reservation or rental agreement in your name)
  • From the Thai employer: original WP.3 (Thor Tor 3) from the Department of Employment, or BOI visa approval letter (in Thai)
  • Original invitation letter from a company qualified to employ foreigners (letterhead, signed, with signer's ID/passport copy)
  • Employment contract signed by employer and employee (position, salary, duration)
  • Company business licence; business registration with shareholder list issued within 6 months; income and business tax statements (Por Ngor Dor 50, Por Por 30); VAT registration (Por Por 20); past-year financial statement; company brochure
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

Business visa: Non-immigrant B (meeting / training / project / secondment) - Embassy checklist (December 2023)

7 items
  • Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages; signed application form; two colour photos
  • Letter from your employer in India naming the Thai company or organisation (counterpart)
  • Multiple entry: proof of membership of an Indian trade organisation and of regular business with the Thai company
  • Confirmed tickets in and out of Thailand; confirmed hotel in your name
  • Original invitation letter from the Thai company; project/assignment contract if the stay exceeds 15 days; Thai company licence, registration (within 6 months), tax statements, balance sheet and brochure
  • Bank statement with at least THB 500,000 (Rs 1.3 million) maintained throughout 6 months, or employer's guarantee letter with company bank statement showing the same
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

Student visa: Non-immigrant ED (Education) - Embassy checklists (ED 25 Feb 2021; ED Plus for bachelor's degree and higher, July 2024)

8 items
  • Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages; signed application form; two colour photos
  • Original cover letter stating purpose and source of sponsorship / finance for tuition; educational qualifications
  • Payment slip for at least the first semester's tuition
  • Original acceptance letter from the university/school/institution naming the course and its duration (ED Plus: reference letter and enrolment confirmation signed by an authorised person, with signer's ID)
  • Ministry of Education approval letter where applicable; copy of the institution's licence (in Thai)
  • Confirmed inbound ticket; confirmed accommodation in your name (ED)
  • Applicant's bank statement (ED Plus: at least 6 months), or sponsor's letter, ID proof and bank statement
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

Non-immigrant O (Family member / Dependant) - Embassy checklist (25 Feb 2021)

6 items
  • Passport valid 6+ months; signed form; two colour photos
  • Invitation letter from the company/organisation employing the spouse/parent/child in Thailand, and that person's work permit and passport copies (visa and work permit valid at least 90 days)
  • Marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child) in English; letter confirming the relationship from the Indian Embassy or an Indian authority
  • Employer's recent business certificate (within 6 months, in Thai); BOI letter if the employer is BOI-promoted
  • Confirmed inbound ticket; applicant's six-month bank statement
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

Retirement: Non-immigrant O-A - Embassy checklist (23 Dec 2021)

5 items
  • Passport valid at least 18 months with two blank pages; three sets of forms; six photos; additional O-A application form; resume
  • Criminal record certificate and medical certificate, each not more than 3 months old
  • Health insurance with a total insured sum of at least USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000 (or a bank balance of THB 3,000,000 for the last 2 months plus an insurer's letter declining cover)
  • Funds, one option: bank balance equivalent to THB 800,000; or monthly income of at least THB 65,000; or bank balance plus annual income totalling THB 800,000
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

Media: Non-immigrant M - Embassy checklist (December 2023)

5 items
  • Passport, signed form, two colour photos
  • Filming: permission-to-film letters from the Thai Film Office and the Office of Tourism Development, plus a crew list
  • Press: permission from the Press Division, Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
  • Confirmed tickets and hotel; six-month bank statement with a consistent balance of USD 700 per person; company cover letter, bank statement and business registration
  • Note: Embassy checklist linked from the Embassy visa page; its demand-draft fee predates the 27 April 2026 fees and its three-working-day processing note predates the e-Visa

e-Visa application steps and payment (Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi e-Visa FAQ, September 2026)

5 items
  • Create an account at https://thaievisa.go.th (email verification); one account can file up to 10 applications at a time for you and your family and be reused later
  • Check eligibility and choose the visa category; upload the passport bio page and a colour photo taken within the last 6 months (JPG/JPEG, up to 3 MB); enter personal and travel details; upload supporting documents
  • Applicants may apply themselves or through professional visa processing companies, travel agents or other representatives (the Embassy is not responsible for incomplete applications filed by representatives)
  • Pay the fee offline as the mission requires: the Embassy accepts no cash; pay by bank transfer or UPI to the Embassy's DBS Bank account or by cash deposit at a DBS branch, then email the slip and the Payment Info Summary to thaievisa.del@gmail.com; Consulates-General publish their own payment options
  • Track status by logging in; the granted e-Visa arrives by email and must be printed

Photo

What are the Thailand visa photo specifications?

Size
3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
Background
white background
  • colour, not older than 3 months (Kolkata)
  • face takes up 60%-70% of photo, neutral expression, mouth closed
  • no sunglasses, hat or head covering unless for religious reasons
  • Kolkata: dark coloured clothes, teeth invisible
  • e-Visa upload (Embassy 'common mistakes' note, September 2026): colour, 630 x 810 pixels, ICAO standard, head and top of shoulders with the face filling 80-85% of the photo, plain white background; the e-Visa FAQ asks for a photo taken within the last 6 months, JPG/JPEG up to 3 MB

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Thailand visa?

Not listed as mandatory on VFS/embassy pages read; VFS offers optional travel insurance

Processing

How long does Thailand visa processing take?

Kolkata - Tourist
approximately 14 working days; travel date minimum seven working days from submission (checklist: at least 3 working days from receipt by Consulate)
Chennai jurisdiction
minimum 3 to 5 working days from receipt by Royal Thai Consulate General Chennai
Mumbai jurisdiction - Tourist
Mumbai minimum 05 working days; Pune and Goa minimum 07; Ahmedabad minimum 08 working days
Kolkata - e-Visa (Consulate-General guideline, January 2025)
Approximately within 14 working days from the date the visa-fee receipt is issued; the fee must be paid within 14 days of submitting the complete application
Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi - e-Visa (all visa types)
Approximately 14 working days from the date of receipt of the visa fee payment (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026)
Student visa (Non-immigrant ED) - Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi e-Visa
Approximately 14 working days from receipt of the visa fee payment (the Embassy's stated e-Visa processing time, September 2026)
Work visa (Non-immigrant B Employment / IB) - Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi e-Visa
Approximately 14 working days from receipt of the visa fee payment (the Embassy's stated e-Visa processing time, September 2026)
Long-Term Resident (LTR) - BOI qualification endorsement
Result within 20 working days of complete documents, then pre-approval in 1-3 working days; the visa is then issued at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General or the One Stop Service Center in Bangkok within 60 days of the endorsement letter (BOI LTR site)

Visa types

Which Thailand visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Tourist

  • TR
  • MT

Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Transit

  • TS
  • S
  • C

Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Non-immigrant

  • B (Business/ Employment)
  • IB (Investment through BOI)
  • ED (Education)
  • O
  • F
  • RS (Research)
  • R/R-A (Religion)
  • M (Media)
  • O-A

Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Other

  • Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
  • Long-Term Resident (LTR)
  • SMART Visa [T / I / E / S / O]
  • Diplomatic (D)
  • Official (F)
  • Courtesy
  • Privilege Entry Visa (PE)

VFS Kolkata

  • CATEGORY TR (TOURISM )
  • TOURIST VISA CATEGORY TR (TOURISM MULTIPLE)
  • CATEGORY MT (MEDICAL TREATMENT)
  • CATEGORY TS
  • CATEGORY S
  • CATEGORY C
  • CATEGORY B (BUSINESS)
  • CATEGORY B (EMPLOYMENT)
  • CATEGORY B (TEACHER)
  • CATEGORY F (WORKING WITH SPECIAL AGENCY)
  • CATEGORY IB (WORKING WITH COMPANY UNDER BOI)
  • CATEGORY M (MASS MEDIA)
  • CATEGORY ED (EDUCATION)
  • CATEGORY RS (RESEARCH)
  • CATEGORY R, R-A (RELIGION)
  • CATEGORY O (FAMILY MEMBER/DEPENDANT)
  • CATEGORY O, O-A (RETIREMENT)
  • CATEGORY O (MARRIED WITH THAI CITIZEN)
  • CATEGORY O (WORKING WITH NGO OR PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZATION)
  • CATEGORY O (MEDICAL TREATMENT)
  • CATEGORY DTV (DESTINATION THAILAND VISA)

VFS Chennai - NON-IMMIGRANT VISA(LONG TERM STAY)

  • Category B (Business)
  • Destination Thailand Visa
  • Category B (Employment)
  • Category F (Working With Special Agency)
  • Category IB (Working With Company Under Boi)
  • Category M (Mass Media)
  • Category ED (Education)
  • Category RS (Research)
  • Category R, R-A (Religion)
  • Category O (Family member/dependant)
  • Category O, O-A (Retirement)
  • Category O (Married With Thai Citizen)
  • Category O (Working with NGO or public charity organization
  • Category O (Medical Treatment)

VFS Chennai - other

  • TOURIST
  • TRANSIT
  • NON IMMIGRANT VISA CATEGORY 'B' FOR 3 YEARS
  • Destination Thailand Visa(DTV)

VFS Mumbai - NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

  • BUSINESS VISA "B" (SINGLE ENTRY) - 3 MONTHS
  • BUSINESS VISA "B" (MULTIPLE ENTRY) - 1 YEARS
  • BUSINESS VISA "B" (MULTIPLE ENTRY) - 3 YEARS
  • EMPLOYMENT 3 MONTHS
  • EMPLOYMENT NON IB - 3 MONTHS
  • DEPENDENT VISA "O" - 3 MONTHS
  • DEPENDENT VISA "O" - 1 YEAR
  • EDUCATION VISA "ED" - 3 MONTHS
  • EDUCATION VISA "ED" - 1 YEAR
  • MEDIA VISA "M" - 3 MONTHS
  • RELIGIOUS VISA "R" - 3 MONTHS
  • RETIREMENT VISA - LONG STAY "O-A" - 1 Year
  • ELITE VISA
  • INVESTMENT BY MINISTRY "M" - 3 MONTHS
  • OFFICIAL VISA "F" - 3MONTHS

VFS Mumbai - other

  • TOURIST
  • TRANSIT
  • Destination Thailand Visa(DTV)

Long stay

Thailand study and work visas for Indians

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Other

Five-year multiple-entry visa allowing up to 180 days per entry, applied for online through thaievisa.go.th.

  • Eligible: digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers
  • Eligible: participants in activities such as Thai boxing, Thai cooking classes, sports training, medical treatment, seminars and music festivals
  • Eligible: spouse and dependent children of DTV holders
  • Ordinary passport; fee INR 30,000
Official page

Non-immigrant O-A (long stay, retirement)

Residence

For applicants over 50 who want to stay in Thailand for up to 1 year without working; applied for online through thaievisa.go.th.

  • Applicant aged over 50 years
  • Stay not exceeding 1 year, with no intention of working
  • Multiple entry, 1-year validity, 90 days per entry; fee INR 13,500
  • Further information: https://longstay.tgia.org/
  • Funds (one option): bank balance equivalent to THB 800,000; or monthly income of at least THB 65,000; or bank balance plus annual income totalling THB 800,000 (Embassy O-A checklist, 23 Dec 2021)
  • Health insurance with a total insured sum of at least USD 100,000 or THB 3,000,000
  • Criminal record and medical certificates not more than 3 months old; passport valid at least 18 months
Official page

Non-immigrant ED (Education)

Study

For study and education-related stays; applied for online through thaievisa.go.th.

  • Purpose: to study, take a study tour or technical visit to government agencies or international organisations, join projects, seminars, conferences or training run by government agencies or international organisations, or take part in approved Buddhism activities
  • Single entry: 3-month validity, 90 days stay, INR 7,000
  • Acceptance letter from the Thai university/school/institution naming the course and duration, and payment slip for at least the first semester's tuition (Embassy ED checklist)
  • Finance: applicant's bank statement (ED Plus, for bachelor's degree and higher: at least 6 months), or sponsor's letter, ID and bank statement
  • Ministry of Education approval where applicable
Official page

Non-immigrant B (Business / Employment)

Work

For business, employment, internships or conferences; applied for online through thaievisa.go.th. Working in Thailand also requires a work permit.

  • Purpose: to conduct business, be employed, do an internship or attend a conference
  • Single entry INR 7,000 (90 days); multiple entry 1 year INR 13,500; multiple entry 3 years INR 30,000 (90 days per entry)
  • Foreigners are not allowed to work unless granted a Work Permit (Thailand Digital Arrival Card notice)
  • Employment: the Thai employer must be qualified to employ foreigners and provides an original invitation letter, a signed employment contract (position, salary, duration) and WP.3 (Thor Tor 3) from the Department of Employment, or a BOI visa approval letter for BOI-promoted companies (Embassy checklist, 25 Feb 2021)
  • Business meetings/training: invitation from the Thai company and a bank statement with at least THB 500,000 held for 6 months, or an employer guarantee (Embassy checklist, December 2023)
  • Fees apply at the Embassy and all Royal Thai Consulates-General in India from 27 April 2026
Official page

Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa

Residence

A 10-year visa run by Thailand's Board of Investment for four groups (Wealthy Global Citizens, Wealthy Pensioners, Work-from-Thailand Professionals, Highly-Skilled Professionals) plus dependants; applicants first apply online to the BOI for qualification endorsement, then collect the visa at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General or in Bangkok.

  • Wealthy Global Citizens: assets of at least USD 1 million and an investment in Thailand of at least USD 500,000 (Thai government bonds with 5+ years to maturity, direct investment in Thai companies, or Thai property), made before applying
  • Wealthy Pensioners: aged 50 or over with passive income (pension, rent, dividends etc.) of at least USD 80,000 a year; USD 40,000-80,000 needs an extra USD 250,000 investment in Thailand
  • Work-from-Thailand Professionals: average personal income of USD 80,000 a year over the past two years (USD 40,000-80,000 with a master's degree or higher) and a contract with a listed company or a company with 3+ years of operation and USD 50 million combined revenue in 3 years
  • Highly-Skilled Professionals: work in targeted industries; average personal income of USD 80,000 a year over two years (USD 40,000-80,000 with a master's in science and technology; Thai government employees exempt)
  • All: health insurance of at least USD 50,000, or Thai social security, or USD 100,000 held in a bank for 12 months; conditions must be maintained for the life of the visa
  • Dependants: spouse and children under 20, at most 4 per holder
  • Embassy fee INR 140,000 (10 years); BOI says the fee is 50,000 baht if collected in Thailand
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Thailand visa?

  • Ahmedabad
  • Bengaluru
  • Chennai
  • Cochin
  • Goa
  • Hyderabad
  • Kolkata
  • Mumbai
  • Pune

Which office covers your state

Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi - 56-N Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel +91 11 2419 7200, consular section +91 11 2419 7156; consular services by appointment only
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh; UTs Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Ladakh (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026)
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai - 12th Floor, Express Towers, Barrister Rajani Patel Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; visa services tel +91 22 4712 9931
Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh (VFS centres Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad)
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai - No. 116, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 600035; tel +91 44 4202 0900
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka; UT Puducherry (VFS centres Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad)
Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata - Unit 20/2, 19th Floor, Acropolis Business Towers, 1858/1 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata 700107; consular and visa section tel +91 33 2440 7836
West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Odisha

Statistics & changes

Thailand visa statistics and recent rule changes

Recent rule changes

  • Revised visa exemption and Visa on Arrival schemes: Indian ordinary passport holders get a 30-day visa exemption for tourism and short-term business (the Consulate-General Kolkata's January 2025 guideline had described a 60-day exemption); Visa on Arrival now covers only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia.

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  • VFS Global put application acceptance at the Thailand visa application centre in Bengaluru on hold until further notice.

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  • Updated visa fees took effect at the Royal Thai Embassy and all Consulates-General in India: Tourist INR 3,000 single / INR 13,500 multiple; Transit INR 2,500; Non-immigrant INR 7,000 single / INR 13,500 multiple / INR 30,000 3-year; DTV INR 30,000; LTR INR 140,000 (announced 15 April 2026).

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  • Thailand's e-Visa took effect in India: all visa applicants must apply online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th.

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FAQ

Thailand visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Thailand visa fee for Indian citizens?

Tourist TR/MT single entry (Embassy New Delhi e-Visa): 3,000 INR; Tourist TR multiple (Embassy): 13,500 INR; Transit TS/S/C single (Embassy): 2,500 INR. 14 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS service charge INR 500 per application (incl. GST); optional SMS INR 150-200, Premium Lounge INR 2000; convenience fee INR 200 (Kolkata/Mumbai).

What documents are required for a Thailand visa from India?

Passport or travel document valid not less than 6 months with two blank pages; Complete visa application form with original signature (and the relevant filled checklist); Two recent photographs (not older than 3 months), 3.5x4.5cm, white background; Photocopy of return confirmed travel ticket; Confirmed hotel/accommodation reservation under applicant's name (or invitation letter with host ID if staying with relatives/friends); Bank statement of six months with minimum current balance equivalent to USD 700 per person or USD 1400 per family (Kolkata checklist). Plus 9 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 11 visa categories.

How long does Thailand visa processing take for Indians?

Kolkata - Tourist: approximately 14 working days; travel date minimum seven working days from submission (checklist: at least 3 working days from receipt by Consulate); Chennai jurisdiction: minimum 3 to 5 working days from receipt by Royal Thai Consulate General Chennai; Mumbai jurisdiction - Tourist: Mumbai minimum 05 working days; Pune and Goa minimum 07; Ahmedabad minimum 08 working days.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Thailand visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune. Jurisdiction by state: Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi - 56-N Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel +91 11 2419 7200, consular section +91 11 2419 7156; consular services by appointment only — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh; UTs Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Ladakh (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026); Royal Thai Consulate-General, Mumbai - 12th Floor, Express Towers, Barrister Rajani Patel Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; visa services tel +91 22 4712 9931 — Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh (VFS centres Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad); Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chennai - No. 116, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 600035; tel +91 44 4202 0900 — Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka; UT Puducherry (VFS centres Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Hyderabad); Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata - Unit 20/2, 19th Floor, Acropolis Business Towers, 1858/1 Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata 700107; consular and visa section tel +91 33 2440 7836 — West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.

Can Indians get a Thailand visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: under the scheme effective 15 September 2026, Thailand's Visa on Arrival (15 days, THB 2,000) covers only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia; Indian ordinary passport holders are instead on the 30-day visa-exemption list (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi). eVisa — Available: since 1 January 2025 every Thai visa for applicants in India is applied for online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th; applicants can apply themselves or through processing companies such as VFS Global, BLS International or DU Digital, or travel agents (Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi; Consulate-General Kolkata guideline). The e-Visa covers every visa type except the Privilege Entry Visa for Thailand Elite members, for which applicants contact the Embassy or Consulates-General (Embassy e-Visa FAQ, September 2026). Visa-free entry — Yes: Indian ordinary passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and short-term business from 15 September 2026 until further announcement; longer stays need a visa. All passengers must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (tdac.immigration.go.th), which foreigners must submit 3 days in advance of their arrival date.

What photo size is required for a Thailand visa?

Size: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm. Background: white background.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Thailand visa?

Not listed as mandatory on VFS/embassy pages read; VFS offers optional travel insurance

Which Thailand visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Tourist, Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Transit, Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Non-immigrant, Embassy New Delhi (e-Visa) - Other, VFS Kolkata, VFS Chennai - NON-IMMIGRANT VISA(LONG TERM STAY), VFS Chennai - other, VFS Mumbai - NON-IMMIGRANT VISA and VFS Mumbai - other. 78 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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