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title: Thailand visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Thailand visa for citizens of India

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

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Must remain valid for the duration of stay; 6 months validity is standard.
- **Confirmed onward/return ticket** (Travel): Airline and immigration may verify proof of departure within 60 days.
- **Proof of accommodation in Thailand** (Travel): Hotel booking or address of stay may be requested.
- **Proof of funds (10,000 THB per person)** (Financial, optional): Cash, card or bank statement; spot checks occur at immigration.
- **Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)** (Supporting): Mandatory from 1 May 2025; submit online up to 3 days before arrival.
- **Completed arrival/departure information** (Supporting): 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.

## FAQs

### 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](https://tdac.immigration.go.th)

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