Thailand Visa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens (2026)
No — Sri Lankan 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 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
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The official Thai fee schedule lists the tourist visa at 1,000 THB per entry. [5]
- •The eVisa is not free: the exact fee varies by nationality and visa type, so check the amount shown on the official portal before paying.
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official Thai eVisa portal, thaievisa.go.th, before you travel.
- Pay the fee shown for your nationality and visa type when you submit the application.
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival, and carry your eVisa approval letter to show at immigration.
Before you fly
- •Most foreign nationals must obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General before entering Thailand. [14]
- •Only nationals of listed countries may enter without a visa or apply for a visa on arrival, which allows a stay of up to 15 days; check the official lists for your nationality. [14]
- •If you arrive from or travel through a country declared a yellow fever infected area, you must carry an international certificate of yellow fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not assume visa-free entry: the 30-day exemption applies only to nationals of listed countries, so verify your eligibility before booking. [14]
A zero or missing fee on a booking or portal screen does not mean the eVisa is free; the amount varies by nationality and visa type.
The embassy or consulate may ask for extra documents beyond those listed, so check the mission website before applying. [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- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026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 Sri Lankan 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 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?
The eVisa permits a maximum stay of 30 days.
How much does the Thai tourist visa cost?
The official fee schedule lists 1,000 THB per entry for a tourist visa, but the eVisa fee varies by nationality and visa type, so confirm it on thaievisa.go.th.
Can I get a visa on arrival instead?
Visa on arrival is open only to nationals of certain listed countries and allows a stay of up to 15 days; check whether your nationality qualifies.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Sri Lankan 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.