India Visa Requirements for Thai Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Thai passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. 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 2 blank visa pages
- Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible)
- Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses)
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration
- Return or onward ticket from India
- e-Arrival Card completed online within 72 hours before arrival (this is arrival information, not a visa) [5]
- Self-Declaration Form submitted at https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/ before reaching the arrival immigration counters [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|---|
| Processing | ~30 working days |
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa fee is USD 25, as stated in the authority fact-box for this route.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival Card, so pay only through official channels. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html. [2]
- Fill in the application form online at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in; no agent or intermediary is needed. [1]
- Complete the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving in India, at boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in or the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
- Fill in the Self-Declaration Form before you reach the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Before you fly
- •Foreign nationals must complete and submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- •All passengers must also fill in the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Entry requires a valid national passport together with a regular visa, an eVisa, or an OCI/eOCI card. [1]
- •Visa on arrival is available only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE, and only at selected airports. [2]
Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not pay any agent or intermediary for emergency visas, express visas, eVisas or the eArrival Card, as the Government of India does not authorise such charges. [1]
Thai passport holders cannot use visa on arrival; that facility is limited to Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals at selected airports. [2]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Thai citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF format, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible); Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses); Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Is visa on arrival available for Thai passport holders?
No. Visa on arrival is offered only to nationals of Japan, South Korea and the UAE and only at selected airports. Thai travellers need a valid visa or eVisa before travelling.
When should I submit the e-Arrival Card?
Within 72 hours before your arrival in India, online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app. It is arrival information, not a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Thai citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. 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.