How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Thailand?

Generally, for most applications, it is expected to take 5 - 10 working days after a complete application is received which means all required documents must be submitted correctly.



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How many hours it will take to finish the visa on arrival application? It depends on the number of applicants on that particular time. Usually processing your visa on arrival will take 30 minutes at least.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.

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Tourist Visas
The tourist visa must generally be used within 90 days from the date of issue and allows an initial stay of 60 days. After arrival in Thailand, a tourist visa may be extended at the discretion of an immigration officer once for an additional 30 days with the total period of stay no longer than 90 days.

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Generally, for most applications, it is expected to take 5 - 10 working days after a complete application is received which means all required documents must be submitted correctly. Some applications can take longer.

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If someone is not eligible for visa exemption, they may apply for a 15-day Visa on Arrival. If you are entering Thailand for tourism, leisure, or medical purposes, are not intending to visit other Asian countries, and know that 30 days will not be long enough, then you can apply for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa.

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US citizens and holders of a US passport don't have to apply for visa to enter Thailand. All you need to enter Thailand is your passport (that is valid for at least 6 more months) and a return flight ticket (this proves that you'll leave the country once your trip is finished). This is known as the visa-free regime.

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What will happen if you overstay in Thailand? Overstaying a visa or permission to stay is illegal, even if you overstay by only one day. Anyone caught overstaying in Thailand will be subject to a fine, a possible ban from entering Thailand, and the possibility of being detained in a Thai immigration detention center.

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You have to approach the “Visa On Arrival” area at the airport or another border crossing and wait in line to submit your application to one of the Immigration Officers. However, before you travel, you have to complete the Visa On Arrival online application form, print it, and bring it with you.

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The Thailand e-Visa is obtained online before the trip and offers a maximum stay of 30 days, while the Visa on Arrival is applied for upon landing in Thailand and allows a 15 to 30-day stay. Notes if you decide to get the VOA instead of the EVOA: There is a strict eligibility criteria.

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Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of your stay. You need 10,000 Thai Baht if you are traveling alone or 20,000 Thai Baht if you are traveling as a family. Proof of Thailand travel insurance that covers at least $50,000.

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If entering Thailand by land or sea, eligible travelers holding normal passports will be granted visa-free travel to Thailand twice per calendar year. There is no limitation when entering by air.

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There are two types of Thai Re-Entry Permits you can apply for: Single Re-Entry Permit, which is valid for a one-time use. You can leave and re-enter only once. Multiple Re-Entry Permit, which allows you to leave and re-enter the country multiple times for the duration that the visa is valid.

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