From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply before travel through the official Thai e-Visa portal. Thai e-Visa is available worldwide except for applications made from within Thailand; select the mission responsible for your current location.
Submit through the official channel
Use Thai Tourist e-Visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
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
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Tourist Visa · single entry
- THB 1,000
- Tourist Visa · multiple entry
- THB 5,000
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
Thailand’s published fee schedule lists THB 1,000 for single entry and THB 5,000 for multiple entry. The responsible mission may collect the fee in local currency; check its current total and payment rules in the official e-Visa service. Read the official fee guidance.
Decision time
15 working days
This is the London Embassy’s approximate estimate for its jurisdiction, not a guaranteed decision date. Requests for additional documents or an interview add time; the Embassy advises applying 6–8 weeks ahead.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
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.
Check the visa’s validity window
Thailand’s Tourist Visa is valid for 3 months with one entry or 6 months with multiple entries. The validity window is separate from the 60-day maximum stay per entry; follow the dates on the e-Visa you receive.
Check the processing estimate for your Thai mission
Thai embassies publish different e-Visa processing estimates. Check the current timing for the mission responsible for your location, apply well ahead, and allow extra time if it requests more documents or an interview.
Thailand at a glance
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- THB
- Calling code
- +66
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Yemen need a visa for Thailand?
For tourism in Thailand, travelers using an ordinary passport from Yemen should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply before travel through the official Thai e-Visa portal. Thai e-Visa is available worldwide except for applications made from within Thailand; select the mission responsible for your current location. The published short-visit limit is 60 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Thailand?
The short-visit limit is 60 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.
How much is the government fee?
Tourist Visa · single entry: THB 1,000 for one entry for a 60-day stay. Additional service or payment charges apply. Tourist Visa · multiple entry: THB 5,000 for multiple entries for a 60-day stay. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long does a decision take?
15 working days. This is the London Embassy’s approximate estimate for its jurisdiction, not a guaranteed decision date. Requests for additional documents or an interview add time; the Embassy advises applying 6–8 weeks ahead.
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 fees apply for a Thailand visitor visa?
Thailand’s published fee schedule lists THB 1,000 for single entry and THB 5,000 for multiple entry. The responsible mission may collect the fee in local currency; check its current total and payment rules in the official e-Visa service.
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 Tourist e-Visa
Apply before travel through the official Thai e-Visa portal. Thai e-Visa is available worldwide except for applications made from within Thailand; select the mission responsible for your current location.
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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