Phuket & Krabi travel guide
Indian ordinary-passport holders do not need a visa to visit Phuket or Krabi for tourism stays of up to 30 days, under the scheme effective 15 September 2026. Everyone must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have a blank page.
Facts checked 3 Nov 2026
Visa for Phuket & Krabi
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Checked on 3 Nov 2026
Indian ordinary-passport holders can visit Phuket and Krabi without a visa for tourism, under a visa-exemption scheme that took effect on 15 September 2026. The entry rules are simple, but they have changed recently, so older advice may no longer apply. This guide explains who qualifies, what documents to carry, how the online arrival card works and what to do if you need to stay longer. Check the official sources before you travel, because rules can change again.
No, not for a tourism visit. Indian ordinary-passport holders can enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days. Phuket and Krabi are both in Thailand, so the same entry rules apply to both destinations, and a combined trip does not need a separate visa. The exemption covers tourism. If your trip is for another purpose, check the rules with the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi before you travel.
From 15 September 2026, Thailand revoked the earlier 60-day visa-exemption arrangement for Indian ordinary-passport holders and introduced a 30-day visa exemption for tourism. Before this change, travellers relied on a visa-on-arrival arrangement. The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi published the change, and the current stay is 30 days. If you read older guidance that mentions 60 days, do not rely on it. Plan your trip around the 30-day limit.
Three documents matter most. Your ordinary passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive, and it must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is mandatory online registration for all travellers before arrival, and it is not a visa. You should also be ready to show proof of onward or return travel, and proof of accommodation and sufficient funds. These last two are not marked as critical, but immigration officers may ask for them, so keep copies on your phone and in print.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is completed online, before you travel. Non-Thai arrivals must submit it within 3 days before arrival. It is free, and it is not a visa. Indian government guidance recommends registering preferably three days before you arrive, which gives time to fix any errors. Use the official Thailand Immigration website, and keep the confirmation with your travel documents. Our packages include visa assistance, and your planner can help you check the details.
On arrival at Phuket or Krabi airport, present your passport and your arrival information to Thai immigration. Have your return or onward ticket and your accommodation details ready. The officer may ask the purpose of your visit and how long you plan to stay. Answer clearly and keep your documents in one place so the process is quick.
The 30-day exemption can be extended, subject to approval by a Thai Immigration Office. The official immigration fee for an extension is 1,900 Thai baht, according to the information we hold. The permitted extension period and the approval process are not confirmed here, so check with the immigration office or the official source before you rely on an extension. Do not assume an extension will be granted. Apply well before your 30 days end.
Yes, every Tripstor package includes visa assistance. Our packages are land-only and cover the hotel nights, transfers and sightseeing in your itinerary, and flights are booked separately. Visa assistance helps you prepare your documents and check the arrival card. Ask your planner what the help covers for your trip, because the final entry decision rests with Thai immigration on arrival.
Once your documents are sorted, see how to get there in how to reach Phuket and Krabi, when to go in when to visit Phuket and Krabi, and what each day can include in things to do in Phuket and Krabi. Our Krabi Four Islands 3N and Phuket Beach Break 4N packages include visa assistance, and you can browse all of our Phuket and Krabi tour packages.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Phuket & Krabi.
Indian ordinary-passport holders do not need a visa for tourism stays of up to 30 days, under the scheme effective 15 September 2026. Check the arrival card and passport rules before you travel, because the entry rules have changed recently.
Indian ordinary-passport holders can stay for up to 30 days for tourism without a visa. The older 60-day arrangement no longer applies. Plan your trip within the 30-day limit, or apply for an extension before the permitted stay expires.
It is a mandatory online registration for all travellers, submitted before arrival. Non-Thai arrivals must submit it within 3 days before arrival. It is free, and it is not a visa. Keep the confirmation with your travel documents.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive, and it must have at least one blank page. Entry or airline boarding may be refused if either requirement is not met.
The stay can be extended, subject to approval by a Thai Immigration Office. The official immigration fee is 1,900 Thai baht, according to our information. The permitted extension period is not confirmed here, so check the official source before you rely on it.
Overstaying can lead to penalties and immigration action. Depart within the 30-day period, or request an extension from a Thai Immigration Office before your permitted stay ends. Do not wait until the last day to apply.
There is no visa fee for the 30-day visa-exempt tourist entry. An extension has an official immigration fee, which is 1,900 Thai baht according to our information, and you should confirm the current amount before you pay.
Yes, every Tripstor package includes visa assistance. Packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately, and your planner can explain what the assistance covers for your trip.
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