Bangkok Visa for Indians: Visa Free
Complete visa requirements for Indian passport holders
Indian passport holders can visit Bangkok without applying for a visa in advance, subject to the current entry conditions below. The listed stay is 60 days.
Last verified against official sources: 14 April 2026
Key Information
Key Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- Proof of onward travel (return or onward flight ticket within 60 days)
- Proof of funds (20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family in cash)
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) - mandatory from May 1, 2025
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1
Complete Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 72 hours before arrival at https://thaievisa.go.th/
- 2
Ensure passport has 6+ months validity
- 3
Book flights to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) airport
- 4
Keep proof of onward travel and funds ready
- 5
Present documents at Bangkok immigration upon arrival
- 6
Receive 60-day visa exemption stamp in passport
Documents Required
- Passport with 6+ months validity
- Printed confirmation of return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Bangkok
- Proof of funds (20,000 THB cash recommended)
- TDAC QR code (mandatory from May 2025)
Pro Tips
- Fly into Don Mueang (DMK) for cheaper AirAsia flights from India
- Suvarnabhumi (BKK) has faster immigration - choose it if available
- Carry 20,000 THB in cash (~₹47,000) as proof of funds
- Bangkok street food costs ₹100-300 per meal - extremely budget friendly
- BTS Skytrain and MRT are cheapest ways to get around Bangkok
- Book a refundable onward ticket if unsure of exit date
Important Notes
- • Bangkok is visa-free for Indians - no visa application needed!
- • Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory from May 1, 2025
- • Suvarnabhumi (BKK) is the main international airport; Don Mueang (DMK) serves budget airlines
- • Extension available for 30 more days at Bangkok Immigration Division 1 (Chaeng Watthana)
- • Visa-free entry covers all of Thailand, not just Bangkok
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