Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Eligible Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia ordinary-passport holders may request a 15-day tourist visa at designated Thai immigration checkpoints. Check that your entry point handles Visa on Arrival before departure.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Thai Visa on Arrival. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Visa on Arrival
- THB 2,000
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Available from 3 days before arrival. The card is free and required for every non-Thai national, including children, entering by air, land or sea. Submit a new card for each entry within the 3-day window, including arrival day. If you transit airside without passing immigration, you do not need one. It is an arrival form, not a visa or entry permission.
Open Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)Practical tips for Thailand
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Do not count on extending a Visa on Arrival
Thai Embassy guidance says Visa on Arrival stays generally cannot be extended, except in special cases such as an illness that prevents travel. Apply for another appropriate visa before departure if 15 days will not be enough.
Thailand at a glance
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- THB
- Calling code
- +66
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Azerbaijan need a visa for Thailand?
For tourism in Thailand, travelers using an ordinary passport from Azerbaijan should prepare for a visa on arrival. Eligible Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia ordinary-passport holders may request a 15-day tourist visa at designated Thai immigration checkpoints. Check that your entry point handles Visa on Arrival before departure. The published short-visit limit is 15 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Thailand?
The short-visit limit is 15 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival. At least 2 blank pages.
How much is the government fee?
Visa on Arrival: THB 2,000 for one entry for a 15-day stay. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
Do I need to complete Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)?
Required for this route. Available from 3 days before arrival. The card is free and required for every non-Thai national, including children, entering by air, land or sea. Submit a new card for each entry within the 3-day window, including arrival day. If you transit airside without passing immigration, you do not need one. It is an arrival form, not a visa or entry permission. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Thai Visa on Arrival
Eligible Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia ordinary-passport holders may request a 15-day tourist visa at designated Thai immigration checkpoints. Check that your entry point handles Visa on Arrival before departure.
Open Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Check Thailand’s current visa-exemption rules
The current Thai Embassy list covers visa-exempt stays, visas on arrival and ordinary-passport bilateral routes.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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