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Thai Visa

Summary of Visa requirements for your Phuket Vacation

Thai Visas are subject to constant change, it is advisable to check with your local Thai Embassy or Consulate to be certain that you are up to date with the current regulations.

Throughout this page we will endeavour to give you an overview of the regulations, this is to be used as a guide only. There are a number of different types of visas, that we have outlined for you.

Visa Exemption

For passport holders from countries which are exempt from Visa requirements when entering Thailand for tourism purposes only, you will be able to stay in Thailand for up to 30 days to see if your country is exempt check out Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand. website.

This applies only if you enter and exit the Kingdom via the International airport, you must have a return international flight ticket out of Thailand to show that you will be leaving Thailand within 30 days of entry.

Exiting Thailand by bus or train to neighbouring countries is not accepted.

And have access to living expenses equivalent of 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht per family.

Visa on Arrival

Arriving in Thailand overland at a Thai border, you will be granted a visa that allows you to stay for 15 days for tourism purposes only.

You will need:

Passport with at least 6 months validity

Recent photograph 4 x 6 cm attached to the application form.

A return international flight ticket out of Thailand to show that you will be leaving Thailand within 15 days of entry.

Exiting Thailand by bus or train to neighbouring countries is not accepted.

Have access to living expenses equivalent of 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht per family.

Tourist Visa

If you are staying longer than 30 days, you will need to apply for a tourist visa from your Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to traveling.