Is a visa on arrival free for Thailand?

Entering Thailand: Visa-on-Arrival Fees

Upon arrival in Thailand, foreign nationals from certain countries are required to obtain a visa-on-arrival (VOA) to enter the country. This VOA fee is currently set at 2,000 Thai baht (THB).

Important Notes:

• The VOA fee is non-refundable.
• The fee must be paid in cash using only Thai currency.
• The cost of the VOA is subject to change. Travelers are advised to confirm the current fee before their departure.
• Failure to pay the VOA fee may result in denied entry into Thailand.

Eligible Countries:

The following countries are eligible for a VOA upon arrival in Thailand:

• Andorra
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Bhutan
• Brazil
• Brunei Darussalam
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• Chile
• China (including Hong Kong and Macau)
• Croatia
• Cuba
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Monaco
• Morocco
• Myanmar
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Papua New Guinea
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• San Marino
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Timor-Leste
• Tonga
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City
• Venezuela

Visa-Exemption Countries:

Citizens of the following countries are exempt from the VOA requirement and can enter Thailand visa-free for stays up to the specified number of days:

• ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam): 30 days
• Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, North Macedonia, Oman, Peru, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, South Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan: 30 days
• Japan, Monaco, Switzerland, United States of America: 90 days
• Hong Kong, Macau: 90 days (holders of Hong Kong SAR or Macao SAR passport only)

Duration of Stay:

The VOA is valid for a single entry and allows a stay of up to 15 days. For stays longer than 15 days, travelers must apply for an extension of stay at the Immigration Bureau in Thailand.