Thai visa resources
How to apply for a Thailand visa
A plain-language overview of how to apply for a Thailand visa, including the visa-exemption and visa-on-arrival options and the Thai eVisa system, with official MFA links.
Important
The steps below are the general shape of a Thailand visa process. Your exact requirements depend on your nationality, the visa you need and your circumstances, so always confirm against the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thai eVisa pages linked on this page.
Check whether you need a visa
Eligible nationalities can enter Thailand under the visa-exemption scheme, or obtain a visa on arrival, for short tourist visits. Start with the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance to find out whether you need a visa and which type applies.
Choose the right visa
Tourism can use visa exemption, visa on arrival or a tourist visa. Passing through uses a transit visa. Business, investment and long-stay purposes use the non-immigrant visa and its categories (B, B-A, IB, O-A).
Gather your documents
Prepare the documents the official application asks for. The exact list depends on the visa and your situation — follow the checklist on the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thai eVisa pages.
Apply on the official eVisa system
Tourist, transit and non-immigrant visas can be applied for online through the official Thai eVisa system at thaievisa.go.th. Use only the official channels linked here.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-09. Information only — not legal advice.