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Canada visa for Thai citizens

Visa required

Thai citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at thailand.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Thailand

All missions of Canada in Thailand

Canada has 3 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Consulates: Chiang Mai. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Chiang Mai.

Canadian citizens travelling to Thailand

CanadaThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

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

Before travelling from Thailand to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Thai citizens can stay in Canada

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

How Thai citizens apply

In Thailand, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Bangkok and the consulate in Chiang Mai, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.

Canada’s neighbours for Thai citizens

The United States requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Thailand

Thailand admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Canada?

Thai citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.

Where is the Canadian embassy in Thailand?

The Canadian embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok; there is also a consulate in Chiang Mai.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Thailand admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

Can Thai citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Thai citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.