Last updated 10 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Tourist visas to Thailand
METV, Multiple entry tourist visa, MICE
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, medical reasons
, other
, business
, study
Tourist visas — what you need to know
Issued for tourism, recreation, family visits, or other short-term non-commercial activities. Allows stays of up to 60 days, with the option to extend for up to 30 additional days. Entry requirements include proof of accommodation and sufficient funds. At the end of 2024, the global rollout of e-Visa was announced: almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 6 months
Fees
฿1,000 - ฿5,000 (~$31 - ~$151)
Which tourist visas is best suited for you?
Tourist visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist, visitor
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 6 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 - ฿5,000 (~$31 - ~$151)
MICE visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, visitor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 (~$31)
Visa for courses and training
Eligible individuals
Student, tourist, visitor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 (~$31)
Family visit visa (less than 60 days)
Eligible individuals
Family, relative, visitor
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 (~$31)
Medical visa (less than 60 days)
Eligible individuals
Patient, requiring treatment
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 (~$31)
Football trial visa
Eligible individuals
Football player, sportsman
Visa validity period:
3 months
Extension of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
฿1,000 (~$31)