Thailand eVisa

Probably not. Citizens of 93 countries — including the United States, the United Kingdom, all EU member states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, China, Russia, the UAE, and many more — can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days under the visa exemption scheme expanded in July 2024. The eVisa is only useful for these nationalities if you want a longer stay (apply for Single Entry to get the extendable stamped visa) or multiple entries within 6 months (METV).

Standard processing is 5 to 10 business days. During peak seasons (December–February, summer holidays, Songkran in April) it can extend to 14 days. We recommend applying at least 14 days before departure to absorb any unexpected delay.

The Tourist eVisa (Single or Multiple Entry) grants 60 days per entry. You can extend the stay by an additional 30 days at any Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB (~$55 USD) — a process called 'tor mor 6' that is routine and rarely refused. So the maximum stay per entry under the eVisa is 90 days. The METV remains valid for 6 months, allowing several 60-day visits during that window.

Single Entry ($50) lets you enter Thailand once and stay up to 60 days, valid 3 months from issue. METV ($170) lets you enter Thailand multiple times during 6 months, with each visit up to 60 days. METV is best if you plan combo trips (Thailand → Cambodia → Thailand → Laos), are a digital nomad splitting your year, or simply want flexibility for a second Thailand trip in the same 6 months.

No. The Tourist eVisa strictly authorises tourism, family visits, short business activities (meetings, conferences, contract negotiations), and short medical or wellness treatment. It does not allow paid employment by a Thai company, freelance work paid in THB, journalism, performing for compensation, or academic enrolment longer than 60 days. For paid work, you need a Non-Immigrant B Visa with a Thai work permit. For digital nomads, the new DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) covers up to 5 years with 180-day stays.

Tourist Single Entry costs $50 ($30 government fee + $20 service fee). Tourist Multiple Entry (METV) costs $170 ($140 + $30). Children, infants and seniors pay the same as adults. The government fee is non-refundable once the application is filed, even if the visa is denied.

If denied, the government fee is non-refundable. Evisa Rocket refunds our service fee on request for first-time denials caused by issues we should have caught. Common rejection reasons: photo not compliant (wrong size 3.5×4.5 cm), passport less than 6 months from expiry, insufficient bank statement, no return ticket, prior overstay. We help diagnose the cause and re-apply correctly.

The eVisa is accepted at all main international airports (Suvarnabhumi BKK, Don Mueang DMK, Phuket HKT, Chiang Mai CNX, Krabi KBV, Koh Samui USM, Hat Yai HDY, U-Tapao UTP, Chiang Rai CEI), at the major land borders (Aranyaprathet/Poipet with Cambodia, Friendship Bridge/Nong Khai with Laos, Sadao/Padang Besar with Malaysia, Mae Sai/Tachileik with Myanmar), and at the major sea ports (Phuket and Pattaya cruise terminals).

Yes. Every traveler — including newborns, infants, toddlers, and minors — must have their own valid eVisa linked to their own passport, regardless of age. The fee is the same as for adults. Children traveling with one parent only should also carry a notarized authorization letter from the absent parent, especially with a different family name.

As of early 2026, yes — Thailand still requires the TM6 arrival/departure card despite years of threats to abolish it. You fill it out on the plane (cabin crew distribute it) or at immigration kiosks at the airport. It is free, takes 2 minutes, and is unrelated to your eVisa. Always confirm before flying as the system has been on the verge of digitisation for a while.

Yes. Visit any Thai immigration office at least a few days before your initial 60-day window expires, present your passport, eVisa printout, current accommodation proof, and pay 1,900 THB (~$55 USD) for a 30-day extension. This brings your total stay to 90 days. The Bangkok Chaeng Wattana office is the largest (and busiest); offices in Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya are smaller and faster. Beyond 90 days you typically need a 'visa run' or a different visa class.

Only if you arrive from or have transited through (more than 12 hours) a Yellow Fever endemic country in Africa or South America. Direct flights from non-endemic countries (most European, North American, Asian routes) do not require it. Thailand checks the certificate at immigration on arrival — without it you may be denied entry or required to vaccinate at the airport.

<strong>November to March</strong> is the peak season — cool (for the tropics), dry, sunny across most of Thailand. Best for the islands, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok sightseeing. <strong>April to May</strong> is hot season — temperatures can hit 40°C / 104°F, but Songkran (Thai New Year, April 13–15) is a unique festival. <strong>June to October</strong> is the southwest monsoon — afternoon rains in most regions; the Andaman side (Phuket, Krabi) gets wetter, but the Gulf side (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) often stays drier. Consider the Gulf islands during low season for cheaper rates and fewer crowds.

The DTV is a separate product launched in July 2024 for digital nomads, wellness visitors, and those attending Thai cultural courses (Muay Thai, cooking, etc.). It costs $500 (10,000 THB), is valid 5 years, and grants 180-day stays per entry with multiple entries. If you plan to spend more than 6 months in Thailand each year as a remote worker or wellness traveller, the DTV is dramatically cheaper than re-applying for Tourist eVisas every 60 days. For shorter trips and pure tourism, the Single Entry or METV eVisa remains the right choice.