Thailand Visa Requirements for North Korean Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: North Korean passport holders apply for a Thailand e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Thailand's published visa fee schedule lists the tourist visa at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •Thailand keeps a list of countries that have concluded bilateral agreements exempting visa fees, so some nationalities pay a different amount. [4]
- •The eVisa for this route is not free: the exact fee depends on nationality and visa type and must be checked on the official portal.
How to apply
- Apply online through Thailand's official e-Visa portal at thaievisa.go.th.
- Select the tourism visa category when you start the application. [11]
- Pay the visa fee, which varies by nationality and visa type rather than being free.
- Keep the eVisa approval letter ready in printed or digital form to show at immigration.
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you arrive.
Before you fly
- •Most foreign visitors need a visa; only nationals of visa-exempt countries (up to 30 days) or visa-on-arrival countries (up to 15 days) may enter without one. [14]
- •Travellers arriving from or through countries declared Yellow Fever infected areas must carry an International Health Certificate of yellow fever vaccination. [14]
- •The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be submitted online before arrival.
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not assume the eVisa is free; the fee varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm the amount on the official portal before applying.
A Thai embassy or consulate may require additional documents beyond the published list, so check the mission website first. [12]
If your nationality is not covered by a visa exemption or the visa-on-arrival scheme, you must obtain a visa before travelling. [14]
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 60 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
How long can I stay in Thailand on this visa?
Up to 60 days on the eVisa issued for this route.
Must I apply before travelling?
Yes. This route uses an eVisa applied for online before travel; visa on arrival is limited to certain nationalities and allows stays of up to 15 days.
What if my passport is issued by a different country?
Where the applicant's nationality differs from the country issuing the travel document, a tourist visa may be required.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for North Korean citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] immigration.go.th [2] consular.mfa.go.th [3] immigration.go.th [4] consular.mfa.go.th [5] immigration.go.th [6] thaievisa.go.th [7] thaievisa.go.th [8] thaievisa.go.th [9] thaievisa.go.th [10] thaievisa.go.th [11] thaievisa.go.th [12] consular.mfa.go.th [13] immigration.go.th [14] mfa.go.th. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.