All you need to know about Thailand e-Visa for Indians: When and Where to apply

What is the e-Visa system?

Thailand is launching an electronic visa system for Indian citizens, making it easier to apply for a visa online.

Benefits of the e-Visa system

The e-Visa system will simplify the application process, reduce paperwork, and make it easier for Indians to travel to Thailand.

Offline payment options

Visa applicants will be required to pay the visa fee offline. Specific details about payment options will be shared by the embassy and consulates. It is important to note that visa fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Processing time

The e-Visa system makes applying easier and faster as the Embassy will process visa applications in about 14 working days after receiving the payment.

When will the e-Visa system be available?

For those applying under the current system, applications for ordinary passports submitted at designated visa processing companies will be accepted until December 16, 2024. For diplomatic and official passport applications, the deadline is December 24, 2024.

60-day Visa exemption

The embassy confirmed that the 60-day visa exemption for tourism and short business trips for Indian passport holders will continue until further notice.

This new system is aimed at streamlining the visa application process for Indians planning to visit Thailand. Further details will be provided closer to the implementation date.