Asia
Thailand visa
BangkokThailand no longer has a paper arrival card. Every non-Thai traveller now files a Thailand Digital Arrival Card online in the three days before arriving, whichever way they arrive and whatever their visa status — including those entering visa-free or on a visa on arrival. It is free on the government's own site, which is worth saying, because it is exactly the kind of requirement that attracts paid look-alike websites. Whether you need a visa on top of it depends on your passport, and many nationalities do not. We check both, and remind you about the card when the trip gets close.
- Application check
- From AED 165
The price is for the simplest visa type. It covers our check of your application: you pay the government's visa fee on the portal when you submit.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
You apply, we check
The official portal does not accept applications filed by agents, so you submit it in your own name. We go through every answer with you before you pay.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Thailand may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Thailand visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Thailand
Phi Phi Leh near Krabi, its cliffs enclosing the green water of Pileh Lagoon. Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya in Bangkok. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, south-west of Bangkok, at its busiest early in the morning. Khao Ta-pu in Phang Nga Bay, better known as James Bond Island, a day trip from Phuket. Wat Rong Khun, the White Temple in Chiang Rai, designed by the artist Chalermchai Kositpipat.
Common questions about Thailand visas
What should I know before applying for a Thailand visa from the UAE?
Thailand no longer has a paper arrival card. Every non-Thai traveller now files a Thailand Digital Arrival Card online in the three days before arriving, whichever way they arrive and whatever their visa status — including those entering visa-free or on a visa on arrival. It is free on the government's own site, which is worth saying, because it is exactly the kind of requirement that attracts paid look-alike websites. Whether you need a visa on top of it depends on your passport, and many nationalities do not. We check both, and remind you about the card when the trip gets close.
What documents do I need for a Thailand visa from the UAE?
Most Thailand applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Thailand may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Thailand visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Thailand visa starts from AED 165, for the simplest visa type. It covers our check of your application: you pay the government's visa fee on the portal when you submit. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Thailand
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
