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title: Thailand visa for citizens of Iran
description: "Citizens of Iran need a visa for Thailand and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 60 days. Fee: $40. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Thailand visa for citizens of Iran

Citizens of Iran need a visa for Thailand and can apply online for an eVisa.

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

Official application site: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (up to 60 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 60 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** $40
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing at least 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family

## How to apply

1. **Create an account** — Register on the official Thai eVisa portal at thaievisa.go.th
2. **Fill in application form** — Complete the online visa application form with personal and travel details
3. **Upload supporting documents** — Upload scanned copies of all required documents as per the checklist
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the 40 USD visa fee online via the portal (non-refundable)
5. **Wait for processing** — Wait for the visa to be processed by the Royal Thai Embassy
6. **Receive eVisa confirmation** — The eVisa approval document will be sent by email
7. **Print and travel** — Print the eVisa confirmation and present it upon arrival in Thailand

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from the date of entry
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Filled online on the Thai eVisa portal
- **Recent passport-sized photograph** (Identity): White background, 4x6 cm, taken within 6 months
- **Flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed round-trip or onward ticket
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Travel): For the entire stay in Thailand
- **Bank statement** (Financial): Last 3-6 months showing sufficient funds
- **Proof of employment or study** (Employment): Employment letter or student ID and enrollment letter
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for tourist visa
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): To show travel history
- **Resident permit (if applying outside Iran)** (Supporting, optional): Required if applying at Thai embassy in another country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family
- Bank statement
- Savings account passbook

Bank statement must be recent (last 3-6 months) and show sufficient funds

## Good to know

- Visa fees are non-refundable even if the application is rejected
- The embassy may request an interview or additional documents at any time
- Iranian nationals must pay the visa fee at the Thai Embassy in Tehran only (40 USD)

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries before submission
- **Insufficient funds** — Ensure bank statement shows at least 20,000 THB per person
- **Invalid passport validity** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- **Previous visa violations or overstay** — Maintain a clean travel history

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iran need a visa for Thailand?

Citizens of Iran need a visa for Thailand and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (up to 60 days).

### How long can citizens of Iran stay in Thailand?

Up to 60 days.

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

Government fee: $40.

### What documents do citizens of Iran need for Thailand?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form; Recent passport-sized photograph; Flight itinerary; Hotel booking confirmation; Bank statement; and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/

## Sources

- [Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa](https://www.thaievisa.go.th/)
- [Official Website of Thailand Electronic Visa](https://thaievisa.go.th/static/country.json)
- [Login Access - Online Visa Services - evisa.govt.in.th](https://evisa.govt.in.th/official/en-us/login.php)

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