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Thailand Visitor / Tourist Visa
Thailand for Indian travellers — visa-free tourist entry for up to 60 days, the official Tourist (TR) e-Visa for longer or non-standard trips, the mandatory TDAC arrival card, and funds and ticket evidence.
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Thailand Visitor / Tourist Visa — overview
Do Indian travellers need a Thailand visa?
For most Indian tourists, the honest answer is no. Thailand allows Indian passport holders visa-free tourist entry for up to 60 days, under the visa-exemption scheme expanded in 2024. You can also extend by a further 30 days at a Thai immigration office inside the country. For a standard holiday, there is no visa fee and no application — just a valid passport, an onward ticket, and proof of funds.
A visa is only needed when your trip falls outside simple tourism: a stay planned well beyond the visa-free allowance, certain family or longer visits, or where you want a visa stamped before you fly. For those, Thailand runs an official online Tourist (TR) e-Visa.
The visa-free path (most Indian tourists)
If you are visiting for tourism for up to 60 days, you do not apply for anything in advance except the arrival card. On arrival you may be asked for:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A confirmed onward or return ticket.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
You will be stamped in for up to 60 days. If you want longer, you can apply for a 30-day extension at a local Thai immigration office for a small government fee.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Regardless of whether you have a visa, every arrival must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before travel. It replaced the old paper TM6 immigration card in 2025 and is mandatory — including for visa-free tourists. It is free. We make sure you have completed it before you fly.
The Tourist (TR) e-Visa — when you do need a visa
The Tourist Visa (category TR) is filed entirely online on the official Thai e-Visa portal — there is no physical embassy visit for the standard tourist route. A single-entry tourist visa typically permits a stay of up to 60 days within a set usage window, extendable. The file is document-focused: passport, photo, confirmed flight and hotel bookings, and proof of funds. A complete, consistent file is approved smoothly.
What the officer is looking for
Whether on visa-free entry or the e-Visa, the assessment comes down to a few simple questions:
- Is this a genuine, short tourist trip? A coherent itinerary and credible bookings.
- Are you funded? Recent bank statements covering the trip; the often-cited benchmark is around THB 20,000 per person, though figures are approximate.
- Will you leave on time? A confirmed return ticket and a stay within the permitted period.
How we can help
We are a licensed visa consultancy based in Patiala, Punjab. For Thailand we start by telling you, honestly, whether you even need a paid visa — for most tourists you do not. Where a visa is genuinely needed, we prepare the official Tourist (TR) e-Visa file: document checklist, funds and itinerary review, accurate completion on the official portal, and the TDAC arrival card. Our fee is from ₹4999 all-in (18% GST included); the Thai government e-Visa fee and any extension fees are paid directly to the authorities at cost, never marked up. One consultant sees your case from first call to your travel date.
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Documents you need
Valid passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with at least 2 blank pages.
Onward / return ticket
Confirmed round-trip flight booking showing your entry and exit dates. Required even for visa-free entry.
Proof of funds
Recent bank statements showing you can fund the trip. An indicative benchmark often cited is around THB 20,000 per person (THB 40,000 per family); figures are approximate.
Accommodation evidence
Hotel bookings for your stay, or — for family visits — the host's address and details.
Passport photograph
A recent passport-size photo to specification (needed for the e-Visa where a visa is applied for).
Travel itinerary
A short plan of your time in Thailand — cities, dates and purpose. Helps for first-time travellers and for the e-Visa.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Mandatory online arrival card completed within 3 days before travel, for every arrival — including visa-free tourists. Replaced the old paper TM6.
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How the process works
Typical processing: Visa-free entry is immediate at the airport (complete the TDAC online before flying). Where a Tourist (TR) e-Visa is needed, processing typically takes a few days to about two weeks — apply well before travel.
Step 1
Confirm whether you even need a visa
For tourism up to 60 days, Indian passport holders enter Thailand visa-free — no application and no visa fee. We confirm your trip qualifies before you pay for anything.
Step 2
Plan your trip and bookings
Decide cities and dates, confirm hotel reservations and a round-trip flight booking. A clear itinerary helps both at immigration and on the e-Visa.
Step 3
Apply for the Tourist (TR) e-Visa if needed
For longer stays, family visits, or where a visa is preferred before flying, file the Tourist Visa entirely online on the official Thai e-Visa portal — no physical embassy visit for the standard route.
Step 4
Assemble documents
Passport, photo, flight and hotel bookings, proof of funds, and itinerary. We match the official e-Visa checklist so the file is complete and query-free.
Step 5
Complete the TDAC before you fly
Every arrival must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before travel — including visa-free tourists. We make sure this is done.
Step 6
Enter Thailand
On arrival, keep your return ticket and proof of funds handy; immigration may ask. Visa-free tourists are stamped in for up to 60 days, extendable by 30 days at a local immigration office.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
Visa-free tourist entry
For tourism up to 60 days — no visa fee for Indian passport holders
₹0
Tourist (TR) e-Visa government fee
Paid directly to the Thai government, at cost; charged only if a visa is actually applied for
~THB 1,000 (approx ₹2,200)
30-day extension at Thai immigration
Optional, paid in Thailand near the end of your stay
~THB 1,900 (approx ₹4,200)
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Mandatory online arrival form for all arrivals — no charge
Free
Lifeset Overseas service fee
Our all-in fee for visitor-visa filing — 18% GST included; government / e-Visa fees separate, at cost, never marked up
From ₹4999 all-in
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
- Q.Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
- For tourism, no. Indian passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days. A visa is only needed for longer stays or non-tourist purposes.
- Q.How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?
- Up to 60 days for tourism, extendable by a further 30 days at a Thai immigration office inside the country.
- Q.What is the TDAC and is it mandatory?
- The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free online arrival form that every traveller must complete within 3 days before arrival — including visa-free tourists. It replaced the paper TM6 card in 2025.
- Q.How much money should I show for Thailand?
- An indicative benchmark often cited is around THB 20,000 per person (THB 40,000 per family). Carry recent bank statements; figures are approximate and not always checked, but it is wise to be ready.
- Q.Is there a fee for visa-free entry?
- No. Visa-free tourist entry carries no visa fee. A government fee applies only if you choose to apply for a Tourist (TR) e-Visa or extend your stay inside Thailand.
- Q.Can I work in Thailand on a tourist visa or visa-free entry?
- No. Tourist entry does not permit work. Working in Thailand requires a separate route that we do not handle.
- Q.What does Lifeset Overseas charge for a Thailand visa?
- Our visitor-visa filing service is from ₹4999 all-in, with 18% GST included. Thai government e-Visa fees and any extension fees are separate and paid at cost. We will always tell you first if your trip qualifies for free visa-free entry.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a Thailand visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.
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We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.
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