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India passport → Thailand
Tourist travel
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Thailand Entry Checklist — Indian Passport (Visa Exempt)
Tourist · 30-day visa exemption (tourism and short-term business)
Entry Requirements / Travel Checklist
- Confirm you are eligible for the 30-day visa exemption as an Indian ordinary passport holder for tourism/short-term business (effective 15 Sep 2026).
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at https://tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days (72 hours) prior to arrival. Download/save the TDAC PDF or QR code and present it at immigration (can show on phone or print).
- TDAC is mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand (including infants and children). TDAC is valid for one-time use for the arrival date indicated; submit a new TDAC for each entry.
- If transiting without passing through immigration, TDAC is not required; if you leave the airport/clear immigration, TDAC is required.
- If you do need a visa for a longer stay or other purposes, apply via the e‑Visa system at https://www.thaievisa.go.th (e‑Visa system in effect from 1 January 2025).
30-day visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders — no visa required/fee for that entry (effective 15 Sep 2026 until further notice). Official visa fees (if you need to apply for a visa): Tourist TR single (60 days) – 3,000 INR; Tourist TR multip
All travellers, including infants and children, must submit a TDAC prior to arrival (TDAC submission can be done by a guardian or agent).
All visa applications (where a visa is required) must be made through the Thai e‑Visa portal (https://www.thaievisa.go.th). The 30‑day exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders is stated by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi (effective 15 Sep 2026 until further notice).
Information extracted from Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi visa page (updated 16 Sep 2026) and Thailand Immigration Bureau TDAC FAQ (version updates 2026). Check the embassy and TDAC websites for any updates before travel.