Electronic visa to Thailand: fast and convenient online processing

Planning a trip to Thailand and want to save time on visa processing? An electronic visa (e-Visum) is a modern and simple solution for tourists, business travelers, and those traveling for family or other private reasons.

On this page, you will learn what an e-visa to Thailand is, who it is suitable for, how to apply through our service, and what documents will be required.

Briefly about the Thai e-visa:

• Fully processed online without a visit to the consulate
• Suitable for tourism, business, and private trips
• Valid for up to 60 days of stay (depending on the type)
• Single entry
• Processing time - from 5 working days
• Printout required when crossing the border

An electronic visa (e-Visum) is an official permission to enter Thailand issued in digital format. It is suitable for short-term stays for the purpose of tourism, visiting relatives, or business meetings. The document is processed entirely online, without the need to visit the embassy in person.

Tourist electronic visa (e-Visa TR)

• Validity period: 90 days from the date of issue
• Allowed duration of stay: up to 60 days
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic (PDF file via email)
• Purposes: tourism, leisure
• Suitable for: citizens of countries not on the visa-free entry list
• Features: possible online extension for another 30 days if a longer stay is required

Transit electronic visa (e-Visa TS)

• Validity period: 90 days from the date of issue
• Allowed duration of stay: up to 30 days
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: transit through Thailand, participation in sports events
• Suitable for: transit passengers, athletes
• Features: requires confirmation of a ticket to a third country

Non-immigrant electronic visa (e-Visa Non-Immigrant B, O, ED and others)

• Validity period: 90 days from the date of issue
• Allowed duration of stay: 90 days
• Number of entries: single or multiple (depending on the purpose and subcategory)
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: work, business, education, medical treatment, family visits and others
• Suitable for: those traveling for work, family, educational reasons
• Features: visa subcategories require different documents (B — business/work, O — family, ED — education)

Non-immigrant IB electronic visa (e-Visa Non-Immigrant IB)

• Validity period: 90 days
• Allowed duration of stay: 90 days
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: participation in investment projects, business, cooperation with BOI
• Suitable for: investors, entrepreneurs, employees of BOI-supported companies
• Features: requires confirmation of investment activity or documentation from a BOI-approved company

Student visa (e-Visa Non-Immigrant ED)

• Validity period: 90 days
• Allowed duration of stay: 90 days, possible extension on site
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: education, internship, participation in academic programs
• Suitable for: students, schoolchildren, course participants, international program participants
• Features: requires an invitation letter from a licensed educational institution in Thailand

Visa for journalists (e-Visa Non-Immigrant M)

• Validity period: 90 days
• Allowed duration of stay: 90 days
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: news coverage, journalistic activities
• Suitable for: representatives of officially registered media
• Features: requires accreditation, employer confirmation, and coordination with the Department of Public Information of Thailand

Visa for visiting family (e-Visa Non-Immigrant O)

• Validity period: 90 days
• Allowed duration of stay: up to 90 days, possible extension
• Number of entries: single
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: visiting relatives living in Thailand
• Suitable for: family members of Thai citizens or foreigners with residence permits
• Features: requires confirmation of kinship (certificates, documents), possible extension on site

Visa for long-term residence (e-Visa Non-Immigrant O-X)

• Validity period: 5 years (with the possibility of extension for another 5 years)
• Allowed duration of stay: up to 1 year per entry (with annual renewal)
• Number of entries: multiple
• Visa format: electronic
• Purposes: long-term living for elderly citizens (retirees)
• Suitable for: citizens of certain countries over 50 years old, wishing to live in Thailand
• Features: requires financial guarantees, medical certificate, certificate of no criminal record, medical insurance

Before applying for an e-visa to Thailand, it is important to properly prepare the package of documents. The most common reason for visa denial is errors in the entered data. To avoid wasting time and money, we recommend contacting our managers for a consultation in advance.

Below is a detailed description of each required document and recommendations for their preparation:

1. Copy of foreign passport

• A colored scan-copy or a high-quality photo of the page with personal data is required.
• The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Thailand.
• The image must be clear, without glare and shadows, all data — easily readable.

Important: Copies of internal passports or identity cards are not suitable.

2. Biometric photograph

• Size: 3.5 x 4.5 cm or passport format (in electronic form — JPEG or PNG).
• Taken no later than 6 months ago.
• The photograph should have:
  • a light neutral background,
  • face without headwear and glasses,
  • natural facial expression.

3. Round trip airline tickets

• Electronic tickets or booking confirmation.
• Must include the applicant's name, dates of arrival and departure, flight route.
• The dates on the tickets must correspond to the visa validity period.

4. Proof of accommodation in Thailand

• Suitable for hotel, guest house, apartment booking or an invitation letter from the person providing the accommodation.
• The document must contain:
  • applicant's name,
  • full address of the accommodation,
  • dates of stay,
  • contact details of the hotel or host party.

5. Proof of financial means

• Bank statement for the last 3 months or a certificate of available funds.
• Account balance: it is recommended to have at least 500 € per person (or equivalent in another currency).
• The document must be:
  • in German or English,
  • with the bank's stamp or digital signature,
  • contain the account holder's name.

The cost of an electronic visa in Thailand depends on the type of visa and the urgency of processing. As of July 2025, the minimum price of an e-Visum starts from 109 euros.

Current rates and types of visas can always be viewed on our page «Visa costs» — information is regularly updated.

The final price depends on:

• purpose of the trip (tourism, business meeting, visit to relatives),
• number of entries (single or multiple entry visa),
• processing time (standard or urgent processing).

Depending on the purpose of the trip and the personal needs of the applicant, an e-Visa to Thailand can be issued as either a single or multiple entry. Below are the key features of each type:

Single Entry e-Visa (Single Entry e-Visum)

• Provides one entry into Thailand.
• Maximum stay duration — up to 60 days.
• Used predominantly for tourist or short-term business trips.
• After leaving the country, the visa becomes invalid, even if the 60 days have not yet passed. If you plan to re-enter, a new visa will be required.

Multiple Entry e-Visa (Multiple Entry e-Visum)

• Available upon individual request (not included in the standard package)
• Provides the possibility of an unlimited number of entries during the validity of the visa.
• Maximum duration of one stay — up to 60 days per entry.
• Suitable for business trips, frequent visits to relatives, or long journeys through Southeast Asia with a return to Thailand. 
• A request for a multiple entry visa requires justification (for example, an invitation from the Thai side or documents confirming regular trips).

Extension of stay in Thailand

Regardless of the type of visa, foreign nationals can extend their stay for an additional 30 days:

• The extension is carried out at the Immigration Office in Thailand (Immigration Office).
• It is necessary to submit an application at least a few days before the end of the visa.
• A form must be filled out, a fee paid (about 1,900 baht), and a passport provided.

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Getting a visa is easier than you think: 

• Click the "Apply for visa online" button.
• Upload the necessary documents.
• Pay the service and state duty
• Receive your visa by e-mail and print it out for presentation at the border.

The whole process takes 5–10 minutes, and we take care of everything else.

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