Thailand Visa Requirements

Yes, Indian citizens require a visa to enter Thailand. However, there are some exceptions and visa exemption schemes depending on the purpose and duration of your visit along with E-visa, business, and tourist categories. 

Please follow the below steps to apply for a Thailand Visa:

1. Click here to visit the AirIndia OneVasco website.
2. Add and review the applicants’ details before proceeding to checkout.
3. Once the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation of your visa application. The OneVasco visa concierge team will get in touch to assist you further and ensure a smooth process.
4. Once the required documents are submitted and verified by our visa experts’ team, your Thailand Visa application will be submitted for approval.
5. Once approved,  the Visa will be shared as per type of application.
   • Sticker visa – Once your visa application is approved, a sticker visa will be affixed to one of the pages of your passport.
   • E-Visa - You will receive your visa on your registered email ID.

Thailand offers visa-on-arrival (VOA) for Indian citizens. However, it's important to note that the visa requirements can change, so it's best to verify the current regulations before travelling. You can apply the visa in advance for a hassle-free travel experience.

When travelling on a Thailand Business Visa, the duration you can stay depends on the regulations set by the Thai government. The Thailand Tourist visa allows for stays of up to 60 days and can be extended once for an additional 30 days while in Thailand.

The validity period of Thailand Visa for Indians depends on immigration approval by the embassy.

Business visas are issued with a validity period ranging from 3 months to 1 year. During this validity period, you can enter Thailand multiple times for business-related activities.

However, the duration of stay allowed per entry on a business visa is usually limited to 90 days. After each entry, you may need to extend your stay if you plan to remain in Thailand beyond the initial 90 days. The extension process usually involves visiting a Thai immigration office and completing the necessary paperwork.

The validity period of a Thailand Tourist visa ranges from 3 months to 6 months from the date of issuance, depending on the type of tourist visa and the regulations of the issuing country.

Once you enter Thailand on a tourist visa, the duration of stay permitted is usually up to 60 days per entry. However, some tourist visas may allow for multiple entries during the validity period, while others may only permit a single entry.

Yes. Indian citizens visiting Thailand for business purposes, such as attending meetings, conferences, or trade fairs need to apply for a Thailand business visa in advance.

Those looking for short-term stays for sightseeing, visiting family or friends, or participating in recreational activities need to apply for a Thailand Tourist visa in advance. 

No, Indian travellers can now enjoy visa-free stays in Thailand for up to 60 days.

Yes, you can apply for a Thailand visa without booking flight tickets in advance. When applying for a visa, you will need to provide information about your intended travel dates and plans, including your intended length of stay in Thailand. However, you won't usually be required to show proof of flight bookings at the time of visa application. While having confirmed flight tickets may streamline the visa application process and provide additional evidence of your travel plans, it's not always a mandatory requirement.

When applying for a Thailand visa, there are specific criteria for the type of photo you must upload.

For a Thailand Business as well as Tourist Visa, photos must be in the size of 3.5x4.5cm with white background.

For a Thailand e-Visa, photos must be with white background and 80% face visible.

Yes, documents can be uploaded in either PDF or JPG format. Ensure that your documents are saved in one of these formats when submitting them for your Thailand visa application.

The processing time for a regular Thailand Visa application can range from a few business days to several weeks. However, it can vary depending on factors such as the completeness of your application and the category of visa applied for.

The processing time for a Thailand e-visa is 3 working days post submission.

The Thailand eVOA application is processed within a few business days. However, it can vary depending on factors such as the volume of applications and the efficiency of processing.

If you have applied for a regular Thailand visa, you will receive your visa from One Vasco team once approved by the Embassy or Consulate. A sticker visa will be affixed to one of the pages of your passport.

If you have applied for a Thailand e-Visa, you will receive your visa on your registered email ID. 

Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to enter Thailand. However, there are some visa exemption schemes depending on the purpose and duration of your visit along with E-visa, business and tourist categories. 

No. Once a Thailand visa is issued, it cannot be cancelled by the applicant. It will simply expire if not used within its validity period.

No. The processing fee for a Thailand Visa is non-refundable, even if you don't use the visa.

Unfortunately, refunds are not available for visa rejections. Thailand Visa application fees are generally non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application. It's essential to consider this policy when applying for a visa and to ensure that all application requirements are met to minimise the risk of rejection.

There is no timeframe that you must wait to reapply in case your Thailand Visa application is denied. However, one must understand the reason for rejection and address the issues before submitting a fresh application.