India passport → Thailand

Thailand visa for citizens of India

Visa-freeVisa exemption · Tourist (60 days)

Citizens of India can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.

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

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Visa exemption · Tourist (60 days)
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 60 days
Government fee	No visa fee
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 (20,000 THB per family) may be requested on arrival

How to apply

1
Check eligibility
Confirm Indian passport is valid for the travel dates and stay is 60 days or less.
2
Book travel and accommodation
Have return/onward ticket and lodging details ready.
3
Submit the TDAC online
Fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th up to 3 days before arrival.
4
Receive TDAC confirmation
Save the confirmation email/QR to show at check-in and immigration.
5
Arrive in Thailand
Present passport and TDAC at immigration; visa exemption stamp granted for up to 60 days.
6
Extend if needed
A one-time 30-day extension can be applied for at a Thai immigration office for a fee.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport valid at least 6 months
Must remain valid for the duration of stay; 6 months validity is standard.

Travel

Confirmed onward/return ticket
Airline and immigration may verify proof of departure within 60 days.
Proof of accommodation in Thailand
Hotel booking or address of stay may be requested.

Financial

Proof of funds (10,000 THB per person)
Optional
Cash, card or bank statement; spot checks occur at immigration.

Supporting

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Mandatory from 1 May 2025; submit online up to 3 days before arrival.
Completed arrival/departure information
Provided via the TDAC instead of the old paper arrival card.

Proof of funds

Minimum balance: 10,000 THB per person / 20,000 THB per family

cash
bank statement
credit/debit card

Proof of funds may be spot-checked at immigration but is not pre-verified.

Good to know

TDAC must be submitted online up to 3 days before arrival from 1 May 2025.
Visa exemption stays are limited to 60 days; overstay incurs fines and possible bans.
Entry is at immigration officer's discretion even with all documents in order.

Common refusal reasons

Passport validity under 6 months

Renew passport before travel.

No onward ticket or accommodation proof

Carry printed bookings for return flight and hotel.

TDAC not submitted before arrival

Complete the TDAC online up to 3 days before departure.

FAQ

Do citizens of India need a visa for Thailand?

Citizens of India can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. Visa type: Visa exemption · Tourist (60 days).

How long can citizens of India stay in Thailand?

Up to 60 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of India need for Thailand?

Passport valid at least 6 months; Confirmed onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation in Thailand; Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC); Completed arrival/departure information; Proof of funds (10,000 THB per person).

How long must my passport be valid for Thailand?

At least 6 months.

Sources

Thailand Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — No Visa Needed ... (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
Thailand Travel Requirements for Indian Citizens 2026 (tdac.info, third-party site)
Thailand Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens (Updated 2026): Complete ... (travelxp.com, third-party site)
tdac.immigration.go.th

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