Thailand
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Thailand
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bangkok
British Embassy, AIA Sathorn Tower, Floor 12A, 11/1 South Sathorn Road, Sathorn, 10120 Bangkok
Open 24/7
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Thailand, with its embassy in Bangkok.
British citizens travelling to Thailand
United KingdomThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Thai citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Thai citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Thai citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Bangkok, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Ireland requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Thailand
British citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Thai citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Thailand?
The British embassy in Thailand is in Bangkok.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Thailand?
British citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
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.