🇹🇭 Thailand visas for Indians 2026
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Indians moving to Thailand from India have 2 main visa routes: Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). The fastest is the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) at 2–6 weeks. None of them requires a job offer. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
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Compare Thailand visas for Indians: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visawork | 4–12 weeks | $1,540 | Not required | Yes | No |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)nomad | 2–6 weeks | $310 | Not required | Yes | No |
Thailand visa guides for Indians
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
workTen-year visa in four categories: Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M+ assets — the income test was abolished in 2025), Wealthy Pensioner (50+, passive income), Work-from-Thailand Professional (USD 80,000/yr over the past 2 years with a qualifying foreign employer), and Highly-Skilled Professional (targeted industries, 17% flat tax). Includes a digital work permit and annual — not 90-day — reporting. Fee THB 50,000.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
nomadFive-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers with foreign employers/clients and soft-power activities (Muay Thai, cooking schools, medical stays). 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry. Requires proof of THB 500,000 (about $15,400) in funds and evidence of remote work. Fee THB 10,000. Working for Thai companies is not allowed.
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- Can India citizens move to Thailand?
- Yes. India citizens have 2 main routes into Thailand: the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Thailand visa for Indians?
- The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) typically processes in 2–6 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Indians move to Thailand without a job offer?
- Yes. The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) do not require a job offer from a Thailand employer.
- What is the cheapest Thailand visa for Indians?
- The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has the lowest government fee at about $310. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which Thailand visas let Indians bring family?
- The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) allow accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- How much does a Thailand visa cost for Indians?
- Government fees for Indians are about $1,540 for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and $310 for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a Thailand visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 4–12 weeks for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa and 2–6 weeks for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.