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title: Thailand visa for citizens of Vietnam
description: Citizens of Vietnam can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Thailand visa for citizens of Vietnam

Citizens of Vietnam can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 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 · Tourist (30 days by air)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **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 or 20,000 THB per family may be requested

## How to apply

1. **Prepare Required Documents** — Ensure passport valid for 6+ months, have onward ticket and proof of funds if needed.
2. **Travel to Thailand** — Arrive at any Thai international airport or land border checkpoint.
3. **Present Documents at Immigration** — Hand over passport and complete arrival card (if still used). Immigration officer may ask for onward ticket and proof of funds.
4. **Receive Entry Stamp** — Officer stamps passport with visa exemption, granting up to 30 days stay (air) or 15 days (land). Keep departure card stub.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Onward Ticket** (Travel): Flight or travel booking leaving Thailand within 30 days (15 days if arriving by land).
- **Proof of Funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, traveler's checks, or bank statement showing sufficient funds (rarely checked).
- **Accommodation Proof** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or host address in Thailand (recommended).

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but is rarely enforced.

## Good to know

- Overstaying incurs a fine of 500 THB per day, up to 20,000 THB.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism only; work is prohibited.
- Land border entries from Vietnam are limited to 15 days.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiry before travel; renew if needed.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Always have a confirmed flight out of Thailand within allowed stay.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry at least 10,000 THB in cash or accessible funds.
- **Suspected immigration violation or overstaying history** — Ensure previous stays comply with Thailand's entry rules; avoid multiple consecutive land entries.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Vietnam can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-Free · Tourist (30 days by air).

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Valid Passport; Onward Ticket; Proof of Funds; Accommodation Proof.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Thailand visa for every passport](/visa/thailand)
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