Thailand Tourist Visa (TR)
Travellers visiting Thailand for tourism or to visit friends and family, especially nationalities without visa exemption or those who need longer than the exemption allows.
The visa is normally valid for entry within 3 months of issue (6 months in some cases). Visa validity is not the same as your permitted length of stay.
Immigration officers typically stamp permission to stay of up to 60 days per entry.
Eligibility and documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages for stamps
- Photograph meeting e-Visa specifications (white background, taken within 6 months)
- Travel evidence such as flight booking and proof of accommodation in Thailand
- Proof of funds as specified by the Thai embassy or consulate handling your file
- Complete the TDAC digital arrival card before arrival — a separate system from the visa
Application process
- Create an account and file online through the MFA e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th)
- Select your country of residence and the Thai mission responsible for that jurisdiction
- Upload the documents and pay the fee quoted by the system
- Receive the result by email; print or save the e-Visa PDF to show at immigration
Extension of stay in Thailand
You may apply for an extension of up to 30 days by filing form TM.7 at your local immigration office before your permitted stay expires. Approval is at the officer's discretion.
Common pitfalls
- Assuming a 3-month visa validity means 3 months of stay — the entry stamp governs
- Working on a tourist visa, including remote work with Thai clients, risks labour-law breaches
- Skipping TDAC or entering accommodation details that do not match the real address
- Overstaying even by one day, which is recorded and affects future entries
FAQ — Thailand Tourist Visa (TR)
Who can apply for the Thailand Tourist Visa (TR)?
Travellers visiting Thailand for tourism or to visit friends and family, especially nationalities without visa exemption or those who need longer than the exemption allows.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
The visa is normally valid for entry within 3 months of issue (6 months in some cases). Visa validity is not the same as your permitted length of stay. — Immigration officers typically stamp permission to stay of up to 60 days per entry.
Which documents are required?
Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages for stamps · Photograph meeting e-Visa specifications (white background, taken within 6 months) · Travel evidence such as flight booking and proof of accommodation in Thailand · Proof of funds as specified by the Thai embassy or consulate handling your file · Complete the TDAC digital arrival card before arrival — a separate system from the visa
What is the application process?
Create an account and file online through the MFA e-Visa system (thaievisa.go.th) → Select your country of residence and the Thai mission responsible for that jurisdiction → Upload the documents and pay the fee quoted by the system → Receive the result by email; print or save the e-Visa PDF to show at immigration
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
You may apply for an extension of up to 30 days by filing form TM.7 at your local immigration office before your permitted stay expires. Approval is at the officer's discretion.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Assuming a 3-month visa validity means 3 months of stay — the entry stamp governs · Working on a tourist visa, including remote work with Thai clients, risks labour-law breaches · Skipping TDAC or entering accommodation details that do not match the real address · Overstaying even by one day, which is recorded and affects future entries
Which authority decides the application?
Thai embassies and consulates issue the visa; the Immigration Bureau grants entry and extensions. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
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Contact us →Sources: Thai e-Visa (MFA) · Immigration Bureau — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.