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title: Thailand visa for citizens of El Salvador
description: "Citizens of El Salvador can get a visa on arrival in Thailand. Stay up to 15 days. Fee: THB 2,000. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Thailand visa for citizens of El Salvador

Citizens of El Salvador can get a visa on arrival in Thailand.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (15 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 15 days
- **Visa validity:** 15 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** THB 2,000
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds.
2. **Arrive at designated Thai airport**
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival counter** — Look for the VOA sign before immigration.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, arrival card, and 2,000 THB.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing usually takes 15–30 minutes.
6. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Collect passport with visa sticker and go through passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- **Completed arrival/departure card** (Travel): Provided on the flight or at immigration.
- **Recent passport-sized photograph** (Identity): 4x6 cm, white background.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket leaving Thailand within 15 days.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter with address.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash or bank statement showing at least 10,000 THB per person.
- **Visa on Arrival fee** (Financial): 2,000 THB paid in cash at the counter.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family
- cash
- bank statement

Must be in Thai Baht or freely convertible foreign currency.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is non-extendable and valid for a single entry only.
- Overstaying results in a fine of 500 THB per day.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Lack of onward ticket or proof of accommodation** — Carry printed confirmations of return flight and hotel booking.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least 10,000 THB in cash or equivalent.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of El Salvador need a visa for Thailand?

Citizens of El Salvador can get a visa on arrival in Thailand. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (15 days).

### How long can citizens of El Salvador stay in Thailand?

Up to 15 days.

### How much does the Thailand visa cost for citizens of El Salvador?

Government fee: THB 2,000.

### What documents do citizens of El Salvador need for Thailand?

Valid passport; Completed arrival/departure card; Recent passport-sized photograph; Onward or return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Thailand?

At least 6 months.

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