VOA — Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)

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VOA — Visa on Arrival (15 days, tourism only)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

THB ฿2,000

Stay Duration

15 days

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Short-term tourism entry for qualifying nationals requiring online TDAC pre-registration; visa stamped upon arrival for 15-day stay.

The Thailand Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a short-term tourism permit for qualifying nationals at Thai airports and borders. Applicants must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th up to 3 days before arrival, then present passport, photo, and TDAC confirmation at immigration. The visa costs 2,000 THB in cash and allows 15 days of stay. Employment is prohibited.

Processing takes 30–90 minutes upon arrival or 24 hours via express E-VOA. The permit is non-renewable and does not lead to permanent residence. Spouses and dependents cannot work. qualifying countries span multiple regions including Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, India, Mexico, Russia, Taiwan, and Venezuela—31 nations total.

This visa is ideal for leisure travelers from qualifying nations seeking quick entry for sightseeing and cultural tourism with minimal documentation, though the online TDAC registration must be completed before arrival.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

15 days

Eligible Nationalities (31)

Armenia

Belarus

Bulgaria

Bhutan

Bolivia

China

Costa Rica Cyprus

Cyprus

El Salvador

Ethiopia

Fiji

Georgia

India

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan Malta

Malta

Mexico

Namibia

Nauru

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Thailand

NON-B — Business and Employment

Validity3 months

Processing2–4 weeks

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Thailand

NON-ED — Education and Student Visa

Validity3 months

Processing4 weeks – 1 month

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Passport valid 6+ months

Proof of onward travel

Evidence of funds (10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family)

Application through designated immigration checkpoints

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Savings

10,000 THB

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photo

TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card — submit online at tdac.immigration.go.th before arrival)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Instant visa on arrival at approved checkpoints with no prior embassy visit required
25-country qualification including Armenia, China, India, Mexico, Russia, and Taiwan
TDAC online pre-registration available for express 24-hour processing (alternative to airport arrival)
Minimal documentation: passport valid 6+ months, proof of funds (10,000 THB per person), onward travel
Low cost at 2,000 THB paid in cash only at arrival—no advance processing fees
Quick processing: 30-90 minutes at airport on arrival for standard application
Tourism-focused simplicity with no employment requirements or extensive background checks

Worth Knowing

15-day stay is strictly non-extendable and non-renewable—return visits require new VOA applications
Absolutely no work or business activity permitted; employment-seeking travelers must use non-immigrant visas
Limited to 25 qualifying nationalities—citizens of unlisted countries must pursue standard tourist visa
Tourism-only visa with zero work authorization—cannot be used for employment or business activities
Limited to 25 qualifying nationalities; unlisted citizens must apply for standard tourist visa instead