Last updated 2026-06-15
Tourist visa to Thailand
METV, Multiple entry tourist visa, MICE
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, medical reasons
Visa overview
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
Consular fee
฿1,000 (~$31) - ฿5,000 (~$153)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
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 (~$31) - ฿5,000 (~$153)
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)