Travel visa · Asia · 2026

Thailand visa from the UAE (2026)

Thailand grants 60-day visa-free entry to more than 90 nationalities — the list includes the UAE, Russia, most of Europe and China — with a possible 30-day extension on site. Indian and other non-exempt passports apply through the official Thai e-Visa portal instead of visiting the consulate. Since May 2025 every foreign arrival also files the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before boarding.

UAE citizens: Visa-free 60 days extendable by 30 days at a local immigration office
Other UAE residents: Depends on passport about 90 nationalities are exempt; India and others apply for an e-Visa
Where to apply: official Thai e-Visa portal online submission as of 2026; no consulate visit for standard tourist cases
TDAC: Mandatory, free, online digital arrival card filed within 3 days before arrival

Visas

Who needs this visa

UAE citizens enter visa-free for up to 60 days, extendable once by 30 days locally.
Russians, most Europeans and around 90 other nationalities share the same 60-day exemption.
Indian, Pakistani and other non-exempt passports need a tourist visa via the official Thai e-Visa portal as of 2026.
All arrivals file the free TDAC online within 3 days before travel; extensions are handled at Thai immigration offices.

Document checklist

Passport valid at least 6 months at entry
TDAC confirmation for every traveller
Onward or return ticket within the allowed stay — airlines check this at check-in
Accommodation address or bookings in Thailand
Proof of funds: 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family, in cash or card
For e-Visa: recent photo and passport scan uploaded online
For e-Visa: bank statements for the last 3-6 months
For e-Visa: NOC or employment letter from the UAE employer
Travel insurance is not mandatory for entry but is recommended for longer stays

Process

How it works

Check the exemption list
day 0

Exempt passports skip the visa; Indian and other listed passports file the e-Visa.
Apply for the e-Visa if needed
day 1-3

Create an account on the official portal, upload the photo, passport and financial documents, pay online.
Receive the e-Visa
day 7-15

Tourist e-visas typically clear within 1-2 weeks; apply well ahead of peak dates.
File the TDAC
3 days before arrival

Everyone submits the free digital arrival card within 3 days of the flight.
Clear immigration
departure

Officers may ask for the onward ticket, bookings or funds; keep them handy.
Extend if needed
before expiry

A 30-day extension is filed at a local immigration office before the stamp expires.

Fees and rules checked September 2026 — confirm with the application center before booking.

Visa fees

Fee item	Amount
Visa-free entry (exempt passports)	No fee
30-day extension	About 1,900 THB at the immigration office
Tourist e-Visa fee	Set by nationality; paid on the official portal
TDAC	Free — only in the official system

Government fees are set in local currency; service fees are set by the application center. Checked Sep 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do UAE citizens need a visa for Thailand?

No. UAE passport holders get 60 days visa-free, extendable by another 30 days at a Thai immigration office. The only pre-departure step is the free TDAC.

I hold an Indian passport and live in Dubai — what do I need?

A visa. India is not on Thailand's exemption list, so you file a tourist e-Visa on the official portal with your photo, passport, bank statements and an employer letter. Residence in the UAE does not change the requirement.

How much money must I show on arrival?

The published benchmark is 10,000 THB per traveller or 20,000 THB per family. Random checks happen, mostly for long stays and one-way tickets.

Can the 60-day stay be extended?

Yes — a further 30 days is available at a local immigration office for a fee of about 1,900 THB. Apply before the entry stamp expires.

What is the TDAC?

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a free online registration that every foreign traveller files within three days of arrival. It replaced the paper arrival card and is not a visa.