Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for Indian travellers — and in 2025, it's easier than ever to visit. Here's everything you need to know about the Thailand Visa On Arrival (VOA) for Indian citizens.
🎉 Great news for 2025: Indian nationals currently receive Thailand Visa On Arrival free of charge. The standard fee of 2,000 Thai Baht (~₹5,000) has been waived. Verify the latest status before travel.
What is Thailand Visa On Arrival?
The Visa On Arrival (VOA) allows Indian citizens to visit Thailand for up to 15 days for tourism purposes without applying for a visa in advance. You simply collect your visa stamp upon arrival at a designated entry point.
📅 Duration
Up to 15 days maximum stay (non-extendable)
📜 Purpose
Tourism only — business requires a different visa
💲 Fee (2025)
Currently FREE for Indian citizens (was 2,000 THB)
📍 Entry Points
48 designated airports & land border crossings
Eligibility for Indian Citizens
- Valid Indian passport (must be valid for at least 30 days from arrival date)
- Trip is for tourism purposes only
- Entering through one of 48 approved checkpoints
- Maximum stay of 15 days
Required Documents
- Valid Indian passport with 30+ days remaining validity
- Completed VOA application form (available at the counter)
- One passport-sized photo (4 × 6 cm)
- Proof of return or onward travel ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds — 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family (approx. ₹25,000–₹50,000)
- Visa fee payment (currently waived)
💲 Currency tip: You need to show proof of 10,000 THB (~₹25,000) per person. Exchange your Indian Rupees to Thai Baht at Polo Forex before you travel — best rates in Ahmedabad. Call +91 9099804461.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Krabi, or other designated airport
- Go to the Visa On Arrival counter (look for the VOA sign)
- Collect and fill the application form
- Submit all documents to the immigration officer
- Pay the visa fee (currently free)
- Receive your VOA stamp — you can now enter Thailand
Important Things to Know
- Non-extendable: The VOA cannot be extended beyond 15 days. Plan your trip within this limit
- Overstaying: Carry hefty fines, possible deportation, and future entry bans
- Tourism only: You cannot work or do business on a VOA
- Long queues: VOA counters can be very busy — arrive early and apply online e-VOA if possible
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not carrying enough cash (10,000 THB minimum per person)
- Passport validity less than 30 days from arrival
- No return ticket — officers may ask for proof
- Wrong counter — make sure you join the VOA queue, not the regular immigration queue
⚠️ Always verify the latest requirements with the official Thai Immigration Bureau before travel — rules can change.