Visa Fees Explained

Visa fees by destination

Thailand tourist visa fees

Last checked 19 October 2026

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists a 1,000 baht fee for a single-entry tourist visa and 5,000 baht for a six-month multiple-entry tourist visa Source 1. The single-entry visa is valid for three months and the multiple-entry visa for six months. Each tourist entry can permit a stay of up to 60 days Source 1. Embassies collect an official local-currency amount, so check the Thai mission handling the application before paying Source 2.

Single-entry tourist visa
1,000 baht Source 1
Multiple-entry tourist visa
5,000 baht Source 1
Single-entry validity
Three months Source 1
Multiple-entry validity
Six months Source 1
Stay per entry
Up to 60 days Source 1
Checked
19 October 2026

Official tourist visa fees

The Thai Department of Consular Affairs lists 1,000 baht for one entry and 5,000 baht for a multiple-entry tourist visa Source 1.

Tourist visaReference feeValidity
Single entry1,000 baht Source 1Three months Source 1
Multiple entry5,000 baht Source 1Six months Source 1

Local-currency payment

A Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate publishes the amount it collects in the local currency. For example, the official Beijing checklist listed CNY 240 for a single-entry tourist visa in April 2025 Source 2. Check the handling mission for the current payable amount Source 2,Source 3.

Validity and stay

The single-entry visa must be used within its three-month validity. The multiple-entry visa has six-month validity. The permitted tourist stay is up to 60 days per entry, subject to the immigration officer's decision Source 1.

Documents and refunds

The official checklist includes a passport, recent photograph, proof of current location, travel booking, accommodation and financial evidence. A mission may ask for more documents or an interview Source 2.

The cited embassy checklist states that visa fees are non-refundable. Submission and payment do not mean the visa will be granted Source 2.

Common questions

How much is a Thailand single-entry tourist visa?

The Ministry reference fee is 1,000 baht. The embassy collects its published local amount Source 1,Source 2.

How much is multiple entry?

5,000 baht for six-month validity Source 1.

How long can I stay?

Up to 60 days per tourist entry Source 1.

Is the fee refunded after refusal?

The cited official mission checklist says no Source 2.

Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.

Sources

  1. Thailand Department of Consular Affairs: Tourist Visa (updated 24 May 2024)
  2. Royal Thai Embassy Beijing: Visa types and required documents (April 2025)
  3. Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Issuance of Visa (accessed 19 October 2026)