# Thailand visa for Indian citizens

> 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 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/thailand
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/
Embassy / official site: https://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa

## Overview

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 fees

- **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 (VFS Chennai):** INR 2,500 single; INR 12500 multiple
- **Transit (VFS):** Kolkata INR 2,500 per entry; Chennai INR 2000
- **Non-Immigrant (VFS Kolkata):** INR 7,000 single (Category O Medical: INR 5,000); INR 13,500 multiple
- **Non-Immigrant (VFS Chennai):** INR 5000 single; INR 12500 multiple 6 months/1 year; INR 25000 multiple 3 years
- **DTV (VFS):** Kolkata/Mumbai 30,000; Chennai 25000

**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)

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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)

### Tourist (Kolkata)

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

### Tourist (Chennai)

- 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)

- 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

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

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

## 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)
- **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

## Visa categories

### 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)

## Where to apply in India

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

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Thailand visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
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. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. 11 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 5 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 3 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.

### 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

- [Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi - Visa](https://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [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) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global Thailand India home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Thailand - Kolkata visa types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/kolkata) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Thailand - Chennai visa types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/chennai) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Thailand - Mumbai visa types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/mumbai) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Thailand - Visa Application Centres](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/tha/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Royal Thai Consulate-General Kolkata - Tourist visa checklist (VFS-hosted)](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/IrhsZtSeknGNR0SGdo7Az/82c154a10c086668bda56bf836ed4b00/checklist-for-tourist-visa.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- Fees differ between Embassy e-Visa table and VFS jurisdiction pages (Chennai lower); both recorded as published
- thaievisa.go.th is JS-rendered; not read
- Embassy April 2026 fee announcement is an image only
- Bengaluru VAC: application acceptance on hold until further notice (VFS news 6 Aug 2026)
- Embassy says all applicants must use thaievisa.go.th; VFS consulate pages still publish VAC submission - reconcile before publishing

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