How long can Indians stay in Thailand as a visitor?

Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.

What do Indians need to register or carry before flying to Thailand?

Everyone must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before arrival, including the arrival day, and officers may ask for a passport valid six months, a return ticket, accommodation and proof of funds.

Can Indians work in Thailand on a visitor stay?

No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Thailand visa guide for Indians.

🇹🇭 Do Indians need a visa for Thailand? (2026)

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Thailand's official pages; see the source at the end.

No. Indians do not need a visa for a short visit to Thailand. Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism, but since 15 September 2026 the stay is 30 days, not 60: the Ministry of Interior announcements gazetted on 31 August 2026 repealed the 60-day scheme and placed India on the new 30-day tourist exemption list.

Quick facts

Entry type: Visa exemption (30 days, tourism)
Maximum stay: up to 30 days
Visa fee: None
Processing time: No application
Paid work: Not allowed
Business or conference: Covered

What Indians need at the border

There is no fee and nothing else to apply for; the risk is being turned away for missing documents or exceeding the 30 days.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Business and conference trips are not covered; get an e-visa at thaievisa.go.th with the host invitation.

Before you fly: registrations and border systems

Everyone must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before arrival, including the arrival day, and officers may ask for a passport valid six months, a return ticket, accommodation and proof of funds.

Checklist for the trip

Check your passport has 6 months validity from arrivalPassport valid at least 6 months on the day you arrive in Thailand.
Plan a trip of 30 days or less and book a return ticketStay is capped at 30 days from 15 September 2026; book the return flight inside it.
Book accommodation for the full stayCarry confirmed accommodation; the TDAC also requires an address in Thailand.
Carry proof of funds (around THB 10,000 per person)Be ready to show about THB 10,000 per person (THB 20,000 per family).
If travelling for business or a conference: apply for a visa insteadBusiness and conference trips are not covered; get an e-visa at thaievisa.go.th with the host invitation.
Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days of arrivalTDAC is free and opens 3 days before arrival; show the QR confirmation at immigration.
At immigration, check the stamped exit dateCheck the exit date stamped in your passport; overstay costs THB 500 per day.
Need longer? Apply for a 30-day extension at an immigration officeOne extension of up to 30 days costs THB 1,900 (form TM.7), at officer discretion.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?: No. Indians do not need a visa for a short visit to Thailand. Indian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism, but since 15 September 2026 the stay is 30 days, not 60: the Ministry of Interior announcements gazetted on 31 August 2026 repealed the 60-day scheme and placed India on the new 30-day tourist exemption list.
How long can Indians stay in Thailand as a visitor?: Up to 30 days, without a visa. Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
Can Indians attend a conference or business meeting in Thailand on this entry?: Business and conference trips are not covered; get an e-visa at thaievisa.go.th with the host invitation.
What do Indians need to register or carry before flying to Thailand?: Everyone must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before arrival, including the arrival day, and officers may ask for a passport valid six months, a return ticket, accommodation and proof of funds.
Can Indians work in Thailand on a visitor stay?: No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Thailand visa guide for Indians.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Indians who want to work, study or settle in Thailand have 2 main routes, compared in the Thailand visa guide for Indians.

Thailand for Indians, in depth

Visiting other countries as Indians

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.