According to the Ministerial Decree of the Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Thailand dated 29 October 2019, Thailand will introduce a temporary exemption from the Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) fee for tourist stays of up to 15 days from 1 November 2019 to 30 April 2020.

As part of the campaign, the 2,000 baht visa fee is waived for eligible visitors. The campaign has demonstrably increased tourist numbers in Thailand since a similar program was introduced in 2018 and early 2019. While waiving the fee will cost the government 10.764 billion baht in lost visa revenue, it is expected to generate 144.732 billion baht in tourism revenue.

Nationals and/or passport/travel document holders from Bulgaria, Bhutan, China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Vanuatu are exempt from the visa fee. These nationals and/or passport/travel document holders can apply for the visa in person at 48 designated immigration control points in Thailand.

Passengers arriving in Thailand via Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, and Phuket airports can also apply for their Visa on Arrival (VoA) online at the following link: https://extranet.immigration.go.th/voaonline/voaonline/VoaonlineAction.do

The documents required for the VoA application include:

  • Completed VoA application form;
  • A passport photo (4 × 6 cm);
  • Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days at the time of visa application. Note: Generally, and according to the recommendation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), your passport should be valid for at least six months for international travel. Please check with your airline before traveling.
  • Confirmed onward flight booking departing from Thailand within 15 days;
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservation in Thailand; and
  • Proof of sufficient financial resources (at least 10,000 Baht per person or 20,000 Baht per family).