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India visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofindiabangkok.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Thailand
- Embassy of India in Bangkok
46, Prasarnmitr, Soi 23, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
- Consulate General of India in Chiang Mai
172, Moo 5, Sanpakwan, Hang Dong, Chinag Mai -50230, Thailand, Chiang Mai
All missions of India in Thailand
India has 2 missions in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok. Consulates: Chiang Mai.
Indian citizens travelling to Thailand
IndiaThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Before travelling from Thailand to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in India
Thai citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Thai citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Thai citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Thai citizens
China and Myanmar admit Thai citizens visa-free. Bangladesh requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Thailand
No visa is needed by Indian citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for India?
Thai citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Thai citizens stay in India?
Thai citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Thailand?
The Indian embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok; there is also a consulate in Chiang Mai.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is needed by Indian citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Thai citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.