Thailand Visa Requirements for Qatari Citizens (2026)
No — Qatari citizens can enter Thailand without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 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
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay (10,000 THB per person / 20,000 THB per family)
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Visa-free entry is free of charge; the visa fee is 0 THB.
- •If you apply for a Tourist Visa instead, the fee is 1,000 THB per single entry. [5]
Before you fly
- •Visa-free entry allows a stay of no more than 30 days per entry; the allowance was reduced from 60 days with effect from 15 September 2026.
- •If you arrive from or transit through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area, you must hold an International Health Certificate confirming Yellow Fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
If your nationality is different from the country or territory that issued your travel document, you may still need to apply for a tourist visa. [11]
Thai embassies and consulates-general may require extra documents beyond the standard list, so check the mission website before you apply. [12]
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- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026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).
Policy updates affecting this route
- · reported60 days → 30 days — Thailand halves visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days
Frequently asked
How long can Qatari citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay (10,000 THB per person / 20,000 THB per family); Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/
What if I want to stay longer than 30 days?
Visa-free entry covers up to 30 days. A Tourist Visa is an alternative and costs 1,000 THB per single entry.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination certificate?
Only if you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever infected area; in that case an International Health Certificate of vaccination is required.
Where do I apply for a Thai visa if I need one?
Through Thailand's official e-Visa website at https://www.thaievisa.go.th/.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Qatari citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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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.