Thailand Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Planning to explore the beauty of Thailand? At Baradia Holidays, we make your visa process simple and stress-free. Here you’ll find all the details you need — from required documents and eligibility criteria to step-by-step submission guidelines. With our expert assistance, your dream trip to Thailand is just a few steps away.

Embassy Address in India

DELHI
Royal Thai Embassy,

D- 1/3, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi – 110 057
Tel : (11) – 4977 4100
Fax : (11) 4977 4199, 4059 1496

MUMBAI

Dalamal House, 1st Floor, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point
Mumbai – 400 021
Tel : (22) 2282 2061, 2282 3535
Fax : (22) 2281 0808

Visa Submission Time : 0900 to 1130 hrs
Visa Collection Time : 1430 to 1630 hrs

KOLKATA
Royal Thai Consulate General

18 B, Mandeville Gardens, Ballygunge
Kolkata – 700 019
Tel: (33) 2440 7836 / 24403230
Fax : (33) 2440 6251

Visa submission Time : 0900 to 1200 hrs
Visa Collection Time : 0900 to 1200 hrs

CHENNAI
Consulate General of Thailand in Chennai

No. 3, First Main Road, Vidyodaya Colony, T. Nagar,
Chennai – 600 017
Tel :(44) 4230 0730, 4230 0740, 4230 0760, 4230 0780
Fax : (44) 4202 0900

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of International travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must be original and genuine.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must have a matte finish.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be clicked on an all white background.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

Air tickets should be confirmed for the two way trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

This is a common list of documents. For specific purpose visa choose from following:

Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Study Visa
Work Visa

Eligibility for getting Thailand Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller – You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses – You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return – You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character – You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health – You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

Visa Fees for Thailand Visa:

Visa fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Consulate or Embassy of the respective country.
Service Charges will be applicable for all visa services.

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application . Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of International travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must be original and genuine.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must have a matte finish.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be clicked on an all white background.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

Air tickets should be confirmed for the two way trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler’s information, itinerary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details, and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

It must mention other details as well as per the Consular’s request.
It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
It must specify the traveller’s relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
It must clearly specify the traveller’s purpose of visit.
It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained from the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
It must be printed on an A4 size paper.
It must be obtained for the past 6 months.
It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn’t show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Hotel Voucher

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking accommodation in the hotel.

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Eligibility for getting Thailand Tourist Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses –You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return – You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character – You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health –You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
Genuine Purpose
- You must be a genuine travelling enthusiast wanting to explore the country.
- You must already have the necessary travel arrangements made to prove your intention to visit.

Visa Fees for Thailand Tourist Visa:

Visa fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Consulate or Embassy of the respective country.
Service Charges will be applicable for all visa services.

*Important Note:

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of International travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must be original and genuine.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must have a matte finish.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be clicked on an all white background.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

Air tickets should be confirmed for the two way trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Covering Letter From Company

A covering letter from the company is provided in the name of the employee if they are travelling to another country on behalf of the company for business.

The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

It must also mention the details of the traveller’s stay in the country.
It must contain the traveller’s as well as the company’s information and should be issued on the company’s letterhead along with official seal and signature.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained from the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn’t show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Income Tax Returns

Income Tax Returns is a document that is the record of the tax that is paid to the government by the concerned tax paying citizen.

The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

It must be provided with a notary attested copy for the last three years.
It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Invitation Letter From Company

An Invitation letter from the company is provided at the time when a particular employee is being invited to the company or even at the times when the company is setting up a business conference or inviting companies from different countries for the benefits.

The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.

Apartment Bookings

Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

It must follow the required criteria

It must be provided as proof of accommodation with a letter from the Company if it is booked by the Company.
It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
It must specify the dates of stay.
It must be obtained on the provider’s letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a document that contains all the information about the assets and liabilities owned by the company along with the balance of income and the expenses of the company.

It must follow the required criteria

It must be provided as proof of accommodation with a letter from the Company if it is booked by the Company.
It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
It must specify the dates of stay.
It must be obtained on the provider’s letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

If you are staying in an apartment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Id Proof Of Signatory Authority Person

The ID proof of the host is to prove their authenticity

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be provided as a PAN card copy or passport copy.

ID Proof of Signatory Authority Person of Host. the host of Inviting Company.

Eligibility for getting Thailand Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses –You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return – You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character – You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health –You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
Genuine Purpose
- You must possess a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country with whom you are/will be doing business.

Visa Fees for Thailand Business Visa:

Visa fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Consulate or Embassy of the respective country.
Service Charges will be applicable for all visa services.

*Important Note:

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of International travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must be original and genuine.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must have a matte finish.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be clicked on an all white background.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

Air tickets should be confirmed for the two way trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Acceptance Letter For Offer

A letter stating that you have accepted the offer you have received from the foreign company thereby confirming your decision to join them.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

Acceptance letter from University/institute for the course enrolled

Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.

Educational Documents

Educational documents are proof of the academic achievemments of the holder and other curriculum related documents. These include marksheets, leaving certificates, school/college bonafide certificate, etc.

Educational documents are obligatory for certain visas. They must follow the given criteria

Educational Documents related to work should be legalized
It must be the highest qualification certificate provided as per the consular’s requirement.

Including some of the short term visas, without educational documents you will be granted a student visa or a work visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Approval From Ministry

Document issued by the Ministry of Labour stating that you are permitted to take part in work activities in Thailand

It must follow the required criteria

Required for an employment visa to be eligible to work in the country.

Bank Statement

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained from the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
It must be printed on an A4-size paper.
It must be original and should have the bank’s stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn’t show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter From Applicant

Covering Letter consists of traveler’s information, itinerary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details, and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

It must mention other details as well as per the Consular’s request.
It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
It must specify the traveller’s relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
It must clearly specify the traveller’s purpose of visit.
It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Travel Insurance

A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

It must be circulated from the authorized insurance company only.
Cover as per the stay in the Schengen countries area .
It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
It must mention the applicant’s details as per the passport.

You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Registration Copy Of Invitee Company

A Registration is proof that the company is legitimate and is lawfully registered to the Government.

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be submitted to prove that the company is legitimate and is lawfully registered to the government.

A Registration copy of the company will only provide to the proof of purpose of visit and the legitimacy of the invitee company.

Apartment Bookings

Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

It must follow the required criteria

It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
It must specify the dates of stay.
It must be obtained on the provider’s letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.
If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.
If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.

Eligibility for getting Thailand Study Visa

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses –You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return – You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character – You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health –You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
Genuine Purpose
- You must possess a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country with whom you are/will be doing business.

Visa fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Consulate or Embassy of the respective country.
Service Charges will be applicable for all visa services.

*Important Note:

Passport

A passport is a document that is required at the time of International travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must be original and genuine.
It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

Photo

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must have a matte finish.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35×45 mm (length – 45mm, breadth – 35mm).
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be clicked on an all white background.
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

Air Ticket

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveler who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

The air ticket has to be booked for the complete round trip.
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

Eligibility for getting Thailand Employment Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.
Eligible to bear all expenses –You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.
Reasons to return – You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.
Be of good character – You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.
Be in good health –You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.
Genuine Purpose
- You must have received a job offer or possess a work contract with your employer at the destination.

Visa Fees for Thailand Employment Visa:

Visa fees are subject to change at the discretion of the Consulate or Embassy of the respective country.
Service Charges will be applicable for all visa services.