Thailand visa

Citizens of 31 nationalities can apply for a visa on arrival (VOA) at designated immigration checkpoints. It is valid for a single entry of 15 days and costs 2,000 THB. You will need to exchange currency before starting the application process, as the visa fee can only be paid in Thai Baht.

The Thailand VOA requirements are:

• Valid passport
• Completed application form
• Recent 4x6cm photograph
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand
• Bank statement of at least 10,000 THB for single travelers and 20,000 THB for families
• Departure ticket

The eligible nationalities are: Armenia, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Venezuela.

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a digital form that replaces the old paper arrival declaration. It is a mandatory requirement for all foreign travelers regardless of their transportation method (air, land or sea), and it must be completed 3 days before the planned arrival date.

Travelers can submit it individually or in groups by providing passport, personal, travel, health and accommodation information. Once submitted, you will receive it by email. If you submit it at an airport kiosk, you will need to take a picture of the QR code instead.

Yes, the DTV visa allows digital nomads to live in Thailand for 5 years. To apply, you will need:

• Valid passport
• Recent photograph
• Proof of current location
• Bank statement of at least 500,000 THB
• Employment contract or professional portfolio proving digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status

The requirements depend on the visa type and the purpose of the trip. These are the basic requirements that all applicants will need to submit:

• Valid passport
• Recent photograph
• Proof of current location
• Bank statement

The Elite visa, now officially called the Privilege visa, is a multiple-entry visa for those looking to reside in Thailand long-term.

To apply, you must have a Privilege Card. There are four tiers, which determine the validity of the visa: Gold (5 years), Platinum (10 years), Diamond (15 years) and Reserve (20 years). The cost of the card ranges from 650,000 THB to 5,000,000 THB.

The Thailand entry requirements are:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months and with at least 1 blank page
• Approved visa (if not visa-exempt or staying longer than the exemption allows)
• Submitting a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at least 3 days before arrival
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of funds
• Return ticket
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate if traveling from a country with risk of transmission of the disease