Thailand travel guide
Indian ordinary-passport holders currently have a 30-day tourism visa exemption for Thailand, effective 15 September 2026 until further notice. Carry a passport valid for at least six months, onward or return travel evidence, accommodation details and enough funds. Check the Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirement and confirm the latest rules on official Thai sources before you book.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Indian ordinary-passport holders currently receive a 30-day tourism visa exemption for Thailand. The exemption took effect on 15 September 2026 and runs until further notice, so it can change. This page explains what is known from our research, what to carry, which steps to check before you fly and how our packages handle the visa. It is general guidance, not legal advice. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current position on official Thai government sources, or ask your airline, before you book flights or hotels.
Yes, for tourism, at the time of writing. Indian ordinary-passport holders currently receive a 30-day tourism visa exemption, subject to Thailand's latest conditions and entry requirements. The exemption is described as effective from 15 September 2026 until further notice. That wording matters: it is not a permanent right, and the conditions can be revised. Treat the exemption as current but not guaranteed to continue, and recheck close to your travel date.
The exemption is for tourism visits of up to 30 days. Our research does not give details about extensions, work, study or longer stays, so do not assume the exemption covers them. If your plans differ from a normal holiday, check the position with official Thai sources. Most holiday itineraries, including all our packages, fit well within 30 days.
According to our research, travellers should carry:
Keep printed or saved copies of your hotel booking and return ticket, because airlines and immigration officers may ask to see them. Check that your passport has enough blank pages and is in good condition.
Our research says travellers should check the Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirements before departure. We do not hold the exact rules, such as timing or fees, so confirm them on official Thai sources. Do not rely on a third-party site that offers to complete the form for a charge without checking that it is genuine.
The Thai Embassy states that applications requiring a visa use the official e-Visa system. This applies if your plans are outside the tourism exemption, or if the exemption is withdrawn. Our research does not give e-Visa fees or processing times, so we cannot quote them here. If you need a visa, apply only through the official e-Visa system and allow generous time before travel.
Visa assistance is included in our packages. Our planners can tell you what to check, but the final responsibility for entry documents is with the traveller. Flights, travel insurance and any visa or arrival fee are separate and are not included. Ask your planner to confirm the latest rule in writing when you receive your quote.
Check twice: when you plan the trip, and again about a week before you fly. Rules can change at short notice, and the exemption is stated as applying until further notice. If you have a connecting flight through another country, check the transit rules there as well. Our research does not cover transit rules.
The official body named in our research is the Thai Embassy, which states that visa applications use the official e-Visa system. Use official Thai government sources and your airline for the latest position. If anything differs from this page, trust the official source. This page was written from our stored research and last checked on 2 November 2026.
This guide is compiled from published tourism information and traveller reports and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm every detail on official channels before you book.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Thailand.
Indian ordinary-passport holders currently receive a 30-day tourism visa exemption, effective 15 September 2026 until further notice. Conditions can change, so confirm the latest rules on official Thai sources before you book.
The current exemption is for 30 days of tourism. Our research does not cover extensions or longer stays, so check official Thai sources if your plans exceed 30 days or are not a normal holiday.
Carry a passport valid for at least six months, evidence of onward or return travel, accommodation details and sufficient funds. Keep printed or saved copies of your hotel booking and return ticket.
Travellers should check the Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirements before departure. We do not hold the exact rules, so confirm timing and any conditions on official Thai sources before you fly.
The Thai Embassy states that applications requiring a visa use the official e-Visa system. We do not hold fees or processing times, so apply only through the official system and allow generous time.
Yes, visa assistance is included. Flights, travel insurance and any visa or arrival fee are separate. The final responsibility for entry documents stays with the traveller, so ask your planner to confirm the latest rule in writing.
Yes. The exemption applies until further notice, so Thailand can revise it. Recheck when you plan the trip and again about a week before you fly, and avoid non-refundable bookings before you confirm the position.
Yes. Our research says to carry a passport valid for at least six months. Check the expiry date before you book flights, and renew first if needed, because airlines may refuse boarding with shorter validity.
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