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Thailand visa checklist for Indian applicants

Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for 30 days under a scheme in force from 15 September 2026 until further announcement. Longer holidays need a Tourist Visa applied for online. Either way, the immigration officer at the border makes the final decision.

Visa
Visa exemption (30 days, tourism) or Tourist Visa (TR) by e-Visa
Visa fee
Visa exemption: no visa fee. Tourist Visa: INR 3,000 single entry, INR 13,500 multiple entry (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi).
Processing time
Not applicable for visa-exempt entry. Tourist Visa: Check the official page.
Stay allowed
30 days visa-free; 60 days per entry on a Tourist Visa

Documents to prepare

Where to apply: No application for the 30-day exemption. For a Tourist Visa, apply online at thaievisa.go.th; the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi (or the consulate for your region) decides it.

  1. 1

    Passport

    Ordinary Indian passport. Validity rule: check the official page.

  2. 2

    Purpose

    The exemption covers tourism only.

  3. 3

    Return or onward flight booking

    Showing departure from Thailand within 30 days (or within the visa's permitted stay).

  4. 4

    Accommodation details

    Hotel booking or host address for the stay.

  5. 5

    Proof of funds

    Be ready to show you can pay for the trip. Amount: check the official page.

  6. 6

    Digital arrival card

    Travel media report that the Thailand Digital Arrival Card must be completed before departure; confirm on the official page.

  7. 7

    Tourist Visa (if staying longer)

    Apply on thaievisa.go.th with the documents in the embassy's TR checklist.

  8. 8

    Tourist Visa fee

    INR 3,000 single entry (3 months validity) or INR 13,500 multiple entry (6 months validity).

Travel medical insurance: Not listed as a requirement in the sources checked.

Flight reservation

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The embassy page announcing the 30-day exemption does not list supporting documents. Airlines and Thai immigration can still ask for proof that you will leave within the permitted stay, so carry a return or onward booking. The Tourist Visa checklist is a separate download; confirm its flight wording there.

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Hotel booking

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Not listed on the embassy pages we could read. Carry a hotel booking or host address for the stay, since you may be asked where you are staying on arrival; confirm the Tourist Visa checklist if you are applying for a TR visa.

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Questions

Thailand visa FAQ

Does Thailand ask for a flight reservation from Indian tourists?

The embassy's announcement of the 30-day exemption does not list documents, so there is no published requirement we could verify. In practice airlines and immigration officers can ask for proof of onward travel within the permitted stay. A return or onward reservation is therefore strongly advisable.

Do I need a hotel booking to enter Thailand?

It is not listed on the embassy pages we could read. You may be asked where you are staying, so carry a booking or your host's address for the trip.

When should I book flights for Thailand?

For visa-free entry you only need the booking in hand before check-in. If you are applying for a Tourist Visa, prepare the reservation before you submit the e-Visa form and buy the final ticket after approval.

Is Thailand visa-free for Indians in 2026?

Yes, for tourism and for up to 30 days. The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states the scheme is effective from 15 September 2026 until further announcement. The earlier 60-day allowance no longer applies.

Sources and accuracy

Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi visa pages, November 2026. The TR checklist download and the exemption document list were not readable.. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.

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