Indian citizens can visit Thailand for tourism using an e-Visa on Arrival for stays up to 15 days, or a tourist e-Visa for longer visits. The e-Visa is issued online through the official Thai e-Visa portal, usually within three to five working days, with no embassy visit required.
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Thailand visa from India
Tourist e-Visa (up to 60 days)e-Visa on Arrival (up to 15 days)Thai e-Visa official portalNo embassy visit required for e-Visa24–72 hour e-VOA processing
Overview
Thailand offers Indian tourists two principal online routes: the e-Visa on Arrival for short stays of up to 15 days, and the Tourist e-Visa for stays of up to 60 days. Both are filed through the official Thai e-Visa portal, require no embassy visit, and are delivered electronically. The e-VOA is the faster option, typically processed within 24 to 72 hours.
Not to be confused with
This page covers the Thailand tourist e-Visa and the e-Visa on Arrival for Indian passport holders. It does not cover the non-immigrant visa, the retirement visa, the elite visa, or the visa-exemption scheme. India is not on Thailand's visa-exempt list, so a visa is required.
Eligibility
Indian passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry.
Tourism purpose; the e-VOA is for short tourism visits only.
Confirmed return flight within the permitted stay window.
Confirmed accommodation in Thailand.
Sufficient funds; a proof-of-funds amount may be specified at the port of entry.
Documents by applicant profile
Passport bio-page scan.
Recent photograph.
Confirmed return flight booking.
Hotel booking or accommodation address.
Last three months of bank statements as supporting proof.
Employment letter or salary slip (supporting).
Step-by-step process
1
Choose the visa type
Pick e-VOA for a short stay up to 15 days, or Tourist e-Visa for up to 60 days.
2
Apply on the Thai e-Visa portal
Complete the online form, upload the passport scan, photograph, and supporting documents, and pay the fee.
3
Receive the e-Visa
The e-Visa or e-VOA is issued electronically — e-VOA usually within 24 to 72 hours, the Tourist e-Visa within three to five working days.
4
Travel and present on arrival
Carry the printed e-Visa, return ticket, and proof of accommodation; present at immigration on arrival in Thailand.
Fees
Applicant
Fee
Note
e-Visa on Arrival
Varies (approx. THB 2,000 range)THBverify
Confirm on the Thai e-Visa portal.
Tourist e-Visa (single entry)
VariesTHBverify
Fee set by the Royal Thai Embassy; confirm on the portal.
Concierge service charge
VariesINRverify
Separate from the government fee.
* Fees marked "verify" must be confirmed on the official portal before payment.
Processing time
The e-Visa on Arrival is usually processed within 24 to 72 hours. The Tourist e-Visa is typically issued within three to five working days. File at least a week ahead of travel, longer during peak season.
Common rejection reasons
Passport validity shorter than six months.
Photograph not meeting the portal specification.
Missing or inconsistent return ticket and accommodation details.
Insufficient proof of funds at the port of entry.
Prior Thailand overstay record.
Gaya · Bodhgaya · Patna · Varanasi application path
Thailand is one of the most accessible overseas destinations for Gaya and Bodhgaya applicants because the entire process is online and requires no embassy visit. The concierge collects documents by WhatsApp or courier, files on the Thai e-Visa portal, and delivers the e-Visa by email — making it ideal for pilgrims and monks combining a short overseas trip with the Pind Daan or Vassa calendar.
Pan-India note: The e-Visa route is uniform across India. Concierge support and document collection by courier/WhatsApp are available nationwide; no in-person visit is required in any state.
Local-market adaptation: Thailand is positioned to Bihar applicants as a low-friction, high-appeal first overseas trip — fully digital, fast, and affordable. The concierge frames it for pilgrim and monk travellers as compatible with ritual calendars, with document collection by WhatsApp. This is distinct from generic pan-India copy that frames Thailand purely as a leisure/party destination.
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Compliance & trust
Last verified
2026-08-02
Source priority
Thai e-Visa (thaievisa.go.th) and the Royal Thai Embassy are the primary sources. No third-party platform is used as a content source.
Ambiguity flags
Fee figures are indicative; confirm on the Thai e-Visa portal.
INR amount varies with the THB exchange rate.
Extension rules may change; confirm with Thai immigration before travel.
Editor note: All figures are indicative. Re-confirm current fees and the latest e-VOA/e-Visa rules on the Thai e-Visa portal before treating as authoritative.
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