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In Thailand, visas fall to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which publishes an official electronic visa site. The page consulted on 17 September 2026 describes an application made entirely online in six stages, from creating the account to receiving the confirmation document by email. It classifies visas by category — tourism, transit, work and business, study, long-term residence, among others. Amounts and processing times do not appear on it.

Updated on 15 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
Submission channel
Online application on the official electronic visa site; the Royal Thai Embassy or the competent consulate general examines the file and may request an interview or additional documents
Electronic visa
Yes: the site consulted is the official site of the Thai electronic visa, and the confirmation document is sent by email
Portal language
English (English version consulted)

Do you need a visa?

Saudi Arabia passport: no visa needed for up to 30 days for a short tourist stay.

For a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different: check your situation.

Good to know

Visa exemption for tourism, stay of 30 days at most (list ผ.30 of the Department of Consular Affairs, 15 September 2026, regime in force since 15 September 2026).

Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs — visa exemption and visa on arrival lists (15 September 2026)Ministère des affaires étrangères de Thaïlande, Département des affaires consulaires — listes d’exemption de visa et de visa à l’arrivée (15 septembre 2026) (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026

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Thailand visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa exemption 78

List of nationalities

Visa on arrival 3

List of nationalities

Visa required 3

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

Documented visa types

"Tourist Visas" — tourism visas
The site cites tourism and leisure, participants in the conference and trade fair sector, recreational learning or training activities, visiting family residing in Thailand and medical care of less than 60 days, as well as sports trials. Official page (new tab)
"Transit Visas" — transit visas
Category cited by the site for transit, sporting activities and crew members. The conditions, documents, prices and durations are not stated: "Not stated on the portal consulted". Official page (new tab)
"Work & Business Visas" — work and business visas
Category cited by the site for employment or business. The conditions, documents, prices and durations are not stated: "Not stated on the portal consulted". Official page (new tab)
"Studying Visas" — study visas
Category cited by the site for study stays and training. The conditions, documents, prices and durations are not stated: "Not stated on the portal consulted". Official page (new tab)
"Long-Term Resident Visas" — long-term resident visas
The site presents this category as a ten-year visa intended for long-term residents. The conditions, documents and prices are not stated: "Not stated on the portal consulted". Official page (new tab)
"Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)"
Category cited by the site for remote work during a leisure stay and activities linked to Thai cultural outreach. The conditions, documents, prices and durations are not stated. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

According to the official site, the application is filed entirely online on the Thai electronic visa site. The site presents six steps: create an account, fill in an application form, upload the supporting documents, pay the visa fee, wait for the application to be processed, then receive the electronic visa confirmation document by email.

The site states that all applications are subject to approval and that the Royal Thai Embassy or the competent consulate general may request an interview or additional documents. It also states that filing an application does not necessarily mean that a visa will be granted.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Choose the visa category corresponding to the purpose of the stay from those listed by the site.
  2. Create an account on the official electronic visa site.
  3. Fill in the application form.
  4. Upload the supporting documents requested.
  5. Pay the visa fee, which the site presents as non-refundable.
  6. Wait for the application to be processed by the competent embassy or consulate general.
  7. Receive the electronic visa confirmation document by email.

Documents mentioned by the authority

Not stated on the portal consulted: the site's home page states that supporting documents must be uploaded, without drawing up a list of them. That list depends on the visa category and is shown in the online journey.

The site adds that the Royal Thai Embassy or the competent consulate general may request an interview or additional documents in the course of the examination.

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the visa fees are non-refundable. Their amount and their currency are not published on the page consulted: "Not stated on the portal consulted".

Not stated on the portal consulted: no processing time, no period of validity and no authorized length of stay appears on the page consulted, apart from the durations specific to certain categories that the site mentions in its headings.

After the decision

According to the official site, the electronic visa confirmation document is sent by email once the application has been processed. The authority decides: the site recalls that all applications are subject to approval and that filing an application does not necessarily mean that a visa will be granted.

The site describes neither the avenues of appeal in the event of a refusal, nor the checks on arrival: "Not stated on the portal consulted".

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Where is the application filed?

Online, on the official electronic visa site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. The file is then examined by the Royal Thai Embassy or the competent consulate general.

Is there an electronic visa?

Yes: the site consulted is the official site of the Thai electronic visa. The confirmation document is sent to the applicant by email.

Which visa categories exist?

The site cites some fifteen of them, including tourism, transit, work and business, study, long-term residence and the Destination Thailand Visa. Each category details its own conditions in the online journey.

What are the fees and the processing times?

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the visa fees are non-refundable, but their amount is not published on the page consulted. No processing time appears on it either.

Does filing an application guarantee the visa?

No. The site states that all applications are subject to approval, that the embassy or the consulate general may request an interview or additional documents, and that filing an application does not necessarily mean that a visa will be granted.

Points to check with the authority

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