60 days visa for Thailand
Visa for Thailand (as of 2024)
Stay in Thailand for 30 days
Update 15.07.2024Thailand officially introduced new visa guidelines on July 15, which now allow travelers from a total of 93 countries (instead of 57 countries previously) to enter Thailand without a visa and stay in the country for up to 60 days (instead of 30 days previously) without a visa for tourism purposes. As of now, German citizens do not have to worry about entering Thailand. After entering the country, you will simply receive a stamp in your passport on your residence permit and can then travel through Thailand for up to 60 days without any further applications.
Note: We leave the "30-day mark" as a separate paragraph, as the conditions may change again later.
Stay in Thailand for 60 days
As already mentioned, it was previously only available via the fee-based Tourist Visa (TR) possible to increase the length of stay from 30 days to 60 days. However, on May 28, 2024, a new law was passed to boost tourism in Thailand. This includes visa-free travel from 93 countries and a standard length of stay of 60 days. In addition, this duration can be increased once on site by a further 30 days, i.e. up to 90 days. Thailand has thus adjusted both the country and residence regulations.
Update 15.07.2024: It's finally official!
The new visa guidelines will apply from July 15, 2024 (source: Bangkok Post).
Stay in Thailand for 90 days
If you want to stay in Thailand for 90 days at a time, you will need to apply in advance or on site. Tourist Visa (TR) apply for a visa. If you are already in Thailand, you can apply for this at a Thai immigration office for just 35 euros. Alternatively, you can also apply online as an e-visa via the official website of the Thai Embassy request. NoteWith the changed entry regulations from May 2024, it is now possible to stay in Thailand for 60 days at a time free of charge and without a visa; for a stay of 90 days, however, the above-mentioned application for an extension must be submitted.
Info - Tourist Visa (TR):
- Costs: 35 € (single entry) or
- Costs: 175 € (multiple entry)
- No proof of income required
Stay in Thailand for 180 days
The new immigration law, which was passed in May 2024, also saw the introduction of a new visa: the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). This is particularly interesting for long-term travelers or self-employed people such as digital nomads. You can stay in Thailand for 180 days from the date of entry and extend this for a further 180 days on site if required. This also means that students no longer have to leave the country at short notice after 6 months in order to reset the visa period (so-called visa run), but can simply extend the length of stay on site. Also important: The DTV visa is valid for 5 years with a maximum stay of 180 days in Thailand per year.
Info - Destination Thailand Visa (DTV):
- Costs: one-off 10,000 TBH (≈ 250 €)
- Proof of permanent source of income
- Proof of at least 500,000 baht (≈ 12,600 €)
- Applicant must be at least 20 years old
How do I apply for a visa for Thailand?
Apply for an e-Visa online on the official website
- Since September 2021, you no longer have to submit your passport and original supporting documents in person to the Royal Thai Embassy for an e-Visa. Everything is now processed online via the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand. Once the e-visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent. A copy of this confirmation email must be printed out to present to the airline and Thai immigration officials.
These documents are required for a Thailand e-Visa (Tourist Visa):
- Passport: The biodata page of your passport. Important: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
- Current passport photo: A photo of yourself taken within the last six months. Important: If the photo does not reflect your current appearance, you may be refused entry to the Kingdom of Thailand.
- Booking confirmation / flight tickets: The booking confirmation for your package tour. Or if you are planning your trip yourself, you must submit the flight tickets for entry and exit. Important: The flight ticket from Germany must be included. We flew from Germany to Singapore and a week later on to Thailand. At first, we only submitted the flight ticket from Singapore to Phuket. Later, however, we had to submit the ticket from Germany to Singapore.
- Confirmation of accommodation: Proof of accommodation in Thailand, e.g. booking confirmations for accommodation, invitation letters from family/friends in Thailand. It is sufficient to provide booking confirmations from booking.com or agoda.com as a .pdf file.
- Financial statement: You must be able to prove that you have at least 20,000 THB (approx. 520€). To do this, you must submit a current bank statement showing your name.
- Identity card or registration certificate: An official document stating the current place of residence must be submitted.
How can the e-Visa for Thailand be paid for?
- Credit card required: The e-visa can only be paid for on the official website with a credit card. Unfortunately, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not offer any other option. Here you can find out everything about credit cards without fees.
Step-by-step instructions for www.thaievisa.go.th
- Visit website: Go to the official website for applying for a visa for Thailand: www.thaievisa.go.th.
- Register or log in: If you do not yet have an account, you will need to register. Otherwise, log in with your existing login information.
- Select visa type: Select the visa type "Tourist visa" from the available options.
- Fill in the application form: Complete the online application form with all required information. This may include personal details, travel plans, accommodation information and other relevant details.
- Upload documents: Upload the required documents, including the biodata page of your passport, a recent passport photo, the booking confirmation for your trip and proof of accommodation.
- Provide financial proof: Include financial proof of the amount required for the tourist visa (e.g. THB 20,000 for a single entry). This could be bank statements or a sponsor letter.
- Proof of current residence: Upload a document confirming your current place of residence.
- Pay fees: Pay the visa fees according to the instructions on the website. This can only be done by credit card.
- Application review: Check your details and uploaded documents carefully to ensure that all required information is complete and correct.
- Send application: Send the application and wait for confirmation. You will usually receive a reference number that you can use to track the status of your application.
What do I need to prepare for a trip to Thailand?
What documents do you need to travel to Thailand?
To travel to Thailand, you will need a valid passport, a return flight ticket and, if necessary, a visa. Make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure date. A visa is required if you want to stay in Thailand for longer than 30 days.
What vaccinations do you need for Thailand?
No proof of vaccinations is currently required to enter Thailand. However, it is recommended that certain standard vaccinations such as tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, measles, mumps and rubella are up to date. Further information can be found on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.
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