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Thailand visa for Iranian citizens

e-Visa

Iranian citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
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Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tehran.thaiembassy.org

Which Thailand visa?

Thai e-Visa system

Key facts

Processing time
Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application

Apply on Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)

All visa types for Thailand

Thailand’s official site for the e-Visa is thaievisa.go.th. Processing time, as Thailand states it: Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application.

Thai missions in Iran

Thailand has 1 mission in Iran, with its embassy in Tehran.

Thai citizens travelling to Iran

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Travel advice for Thailand

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Iranian citizens planning a trip to Thailand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Iranian citizens can stay in Thailand

How long Iranian citizens may stay in Thailand is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Iranian citizens apply

The e-Visa for Thailand is applied for online on its official government portal; Iranian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Thailand’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

Malaysia admits Iranian citizens visa-free. Laos and Myanmar require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Thai citizens travelling to Iran

Iran issues Thai citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Iranian citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Thai embassy in Iran?

The Thai embassy in Iran is in Tehran.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Iran?

Iran issues Thai citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Iranian citizens enter Thailand visa-free?

No; Iranian citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.