{"id":1355,"date":"2023-11-05T11:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T11:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/?p=1355"},"modified":"2025-10-17T13:55:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T13:55:01","slug":"thailand-visa-on-arrival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/thailand-visa-on-arrival\/","title":{"rendered":"A Pocket Guide to Thailand Visa on Arrival &#8211; Eligibility &#038; Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Visiting Thailand is at the top of everyone\u2019s wish list. And guess what, Thailand also wants you here. Thailand is one of the most tourist-friendly countries in the world, and it rolls out the red carpet for many. The guide on Thailand tourist visa has simple steps to easily get the permit and have a great time in the country. As a mega tourism hub, it also offers citizens of many countries a Thailand Visa on Arrival. So, if you are thinking of heading there, the following information will let you know all about the Visa on Arrival process and other requirements.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:829,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:214,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16711680}}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:329}\">Visiting Thailand is at the top of everyone\u2019s wish list. And guess what, Thailand also wants you here. Thailand is one of the most tourist-friendly countries in the world, and it rolls out the red carpet for many. The guide on Thailand tourist visa has simple steps to easily get the permit and have a great time in the country. As a mega tourism hub, it also offers citizens of many countries a Thailand Visa on Arrival. So, if you are thinking of heading there, the following information will let you know all about the Visa on Arrival process and other requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Countries Whose Citizens Don\u2019t Need a Visa for Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>There are many countries with strong passports and good relations with Thailand, so their citizens don\u2019t need a visa to stay in Thailand. Here are the countries and the number of days their citizens can stay in Thailand without a visa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14 Days<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>60 Days<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Albania<\/li>\n<li>Anorra<\/li>\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n<li>Belgium<\/li>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Brazil<\/li>\n<li>Brunei<\/li>\n<li>Bulgaria<\/li>\n<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Colombia<\/li>\n<li>Croatia<\/li>\n<li>Cuba<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Czechia<\/li>\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n<li>Dominica<\/li>\n<li>Dominican Republic<\/li>\n<li>Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>Estonia<\/li>\n<li>Fiji<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>France<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n<li>Greece<\/li>\n<li>Guatemala<\/li>\n<li>Hong King<\/li>\n<li>Hungary<\/li>\n<li>Iceland<\/li>\n<li>India<\/li>\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Israel<\/li>\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n<li>Jamaica<\/li>\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n<li>Jordan<\/li>\n<li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<li>Korea (ROK)<\/li>\n<li>Kosovo<\/li>\n<li>Laos<\/li>\n<li>Latvia<\/li>\n<li>Liechtenstein<\/li>\n<li>Lithuania<\/li>\n<li>Luxembourg<\/li>\n<li>Macao<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<li>Malta<\/li>\n<li>Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Monaco<\/li>\n<li>Mongolia<\/li>\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n<li>Netherlands<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>Norway<\/li>\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n<li>Panama<\/li>\n<li>Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n<li>Peru<\/li>\n<li>Philippines<\/li>\n<li>Poland<\/li>\n<li>Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n<li>Romania<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>San Marino<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>Slovakia<\/li>\n<li>Slovenia<\/li>\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li>South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan<\/li>\n<li>Tonga<\/li>\n<li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li>\n<li>T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n<li>Ukraine<\/li>\n<li>UAE<\/li>\n<li>UK<\/li>\n<li>USA<\/li>\n<li>Uruguay<\/li>\n<li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li>Vietnam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>90 Days<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>South Korea<\/li>\n<li>Chile<\/li>\n<li>Brazil<\/li>\n<li>Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Peru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Countries Whose Citizens can Get Visa on Arrival<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thailand-Visa-on-Arrival.jpg\" alt=\"Visa on Arrival\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thailand-Visa-on-Arrival.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thailand-Visa-on-Arrival-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Thailand-Visa-on-Arrival-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Based on diplomatic and economic relationships, countries can be added or removed from this list. So, if your country\u2019s name is on the below-given list, you can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/\">Thailand Visit visa<\/a> on arrival:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Armenia<\/li>\n<li>Belarus<\/li>\n<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n<li>Bolivia<\/li>\n<li>Bulgaria<\/li>\n<li>China<\/li>\n<li>Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>El Salvador<\/li>\n<li>Ethiopia<\/li>\n<li>Fiji<\/li>\n<li>Georgia<\/li>\n<li>India<\/li>\n<li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n<li>Malta<\/li>\n<li>Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Namibia<\/li>\n<li>Nauru<\/li>\n<li>Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n<li>Paraguay<\/li>\n<li>Romania<\/li>\n<li>Russia<\/li>\n<li>Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Serbia<\/li>\n<li>Seychelles<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan<\/li>\n<li>Tunisia<\/li>\n<li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n<li>Vanuatu<\/li>\n<li>Venezuela<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Documents for Visa on Arrival<\/h2>\n<p>So, if your country is on the Visa on Arrival list, you can get a visa right at the airport\u2019s immigration department after landing in Thailand. But you will need the following documents to get this visa:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa Application Form &#8211;<\/strong> You can get Thailand Visa on Arrival form online and fill it out. You can also get it at the Thai consulate in your country. Fill this form with accurate information that is corroborated by the attached documents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passport with Validity &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Of course, you won\u2019t be able to travel to Thailand without a passport. You must also make sure that your passport has more than 6 months of validity from your travel dates. The passport should also have blank pages for stamping.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Passport Pictures &#8211;<\/strong> Bring along at least 2 passport-size, colored pictures that have been taken within the last 3 months. Your face should have a neutral expression and should be fully visible. It should be taken against a plain white backdrop. There are also other possible mistakes that an applicant can face, so, do understand the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/thailand-visa-photo-requirements.html\">Thailand visa photo requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Return Tickets &amp; Itinerary &#8211;<\/strong> Show the electronic version of your return ticket and the official itinerary for your Thai trip. You may even be asked to provide the address for your accommodation in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial Capacity Proof\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong> You need to show you have money in your bank through financial statements. This is to ensure that you can take care of your expenses during your stay in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visa Fee &#8211;<\/strong> You will have to pay a visa processing fee. Though you will be provided a receipt for this fee, it is a non-refundable amount.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Along with your Thailand Visa on Arrival documents, you may even have to answer a few basic questions about your Thailand trip. These questions are simple, don\u2019t get perturbed and answer honestly. Once the form and documents are processed, the immigration officer will grant you a 14-day visa. You must learn the basic reasons for Thailand visa rejection to avoid any delays. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:829,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:294,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16711680}}}\">Along with your Thailand Visa on Arrival documents, you may even have to answer a few basic questions about your Thailand trip. These questions are simple, don\u2019t get perturbed and answer honestly. Once the form and documents are processed, the immigration officer will grant you a 154-day visa. You must learn the basic reasons for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/reasons-for-thailand-visa-rejection\/\">Thailand visa rejection<\/a> to avoid any delays. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Important Points to Note<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You have to leave before your tourist visa expires. Staying beyond your visa is a crime and you can be arrested.<\/li>\n<li>Do not look for a job in Thailand on your tourist visa. That is also illegal. There are different visas for that.<\/li>\n<li>In some rare cases, like a medical emergency, visa extensions are granted. But be sure to have medical insurance for your trip.<\/li>\n<li>Keep important phone numbers and contact information of your country\u2019s embassy while visiting Thailand.<\/li>\n<li>Also, carry a phone with enough minutes and data, and stay in contact with your friends and family back home.<\/li>\n<li>Consult a verified visa agent to understand the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/thailand-travel-requirements\/\">Thailand travel requirements<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cases When a Visa Needs to be Applied for in Advance<\/h2>\n<p>The above Visa on Arrival is granted only when you are in the country for 15 days. For anything more, you will have to get your visa in advance.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>30 Days Single Entry Thailand Visa \u2013<\/strong> If you are planning a long stay, such as 30 days, you will need to provide additional documents. For example, if you are visiting a family member in Thailand, you must submit an official letter of invitation from them, along with their details, including Thai government-issued identification and other official documents. In such cases, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/30-days-single-entry-visa.html\">apply for a 30 days single entry Thailand visa<\/a>, a 60-day visa, or a 90-day visa. Make the process hassle-free by applying for a Thailand tourist visa online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>90-Day Visa \u2013<\/strong> If you are coming to Thailand for official work, you can apply for a 90-day visa. It is also issued to foreigners who are entering the country for study, business, investment, or other purposes. For this, you will need to submit documents from your employer and their office in Thailand. There are also a bunch of other official documents that you will have to submit to get a 90-day visa in advance. In these above cases, you can also extend your Thailand visa.\u00a0In these above cases, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/blog\/thailand-visa-extension\/\">extend Thailand visa<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Entries to Thailand &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Travelers who need to visit Thailand multiple times within a specific period must apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailandvisa.ae\/6-months-multiple-entry-visa.html\">Multiple-Entry Thailand Tourist Visa<\/a> (METV) or another suitable long-term visa before arrival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apply Thailand VoA Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply for a Thailand VoA, eligible tourists need to visit the online services portal of the Thailand Immigration Office. Go directly to \u201cOnline Services\u201d, click \u201cOnline Application for Visa on Arrival\u201d, read and accept the specified terms, then proceed to fill in with travel particulars. Forward the application to simplify the visa process before enteringThailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essentials Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thailand\u2019s six leading international airports have VoA service 24\/7 :<br \/>\n\u2022 Hatyai International Airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Chiangmai International Airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Samui Airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Suvarnabhumi International Airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Don Muang Airport<br \/>\n\u2022 Phuket International Airport<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thailand VoA- Significant Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The VOA is non-extendable: You must leave Thailand in 15 days.<br \/>\n\u2022 Single Entry: Thailand\u2019s VOA is legitimate for just a single entry. For multiple trips, a separate VOA is required for each entry.<br \/>\n\u2022 Travel Insurance: Although it is not compulsory to have trabel insurance, it is better to obtain travel insurance to cover your stay.<br \/>\n\u2022 No Work: The VOA is issued only for tourism purposes, and working in Thailand is prohibited with this visa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, if you are planning a nice vacation, prepare your documents for an application for Visa on Arrival Thailand, and enjoy the wonderful sight and attractions this amazing country has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visiting Thailand is at the top of everyone\u2019s wish list. And guess what, Thailand also wants you here. 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