Visa services · Thailand
Thailand tourist visa for UAE residents
ProcessingVisa-free, or e-visa in 10 working days
ValidityVisa-free stays commonly up to 60 days; e-visa as issued
Fee fromAED 290 service and government
Who needs itMany nationalities can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism; others apply for an e-visa online. All visitors complete the digital arrival card before flying.
Example requirements. Rules change; we confirm the current requirements before you apply. They depend on your nationality, your UAE residence and your travel history.
In shortMany UAE residents can visit Thailand visa-free for a holiday, depending on nationality, while others apply for an e-visa online in around ten working days. Every visitor completes the digital arrival card before flying. This is a general example; we confirm what applies to your passport before you travel.
Documents checklist
Tick what you have; this list stays on your screen only.
How we handle it
- Send us your passport and residence visa copyWe check your nationality, passport validity and residence visa against the current Thailand rules, usually within two working hours, and tell you exactly what applies to you.
- We prepare the fileYou send the documents on WhatsApp or email. Our visa officer checks every page, flags anything an officer could question and fills in the forms with you.
- SubmissionVisa-exempt travellers only need the digital arrival card, which we help you complete. For an e-visa we upload the file and track it until approval.
- Decision and travel packYou receive the decision, a printed copy if needed and a short checklist for the airport. If anything changes before you travel, we update you.
Questions about this visa
Do Indian nationals need a visa for Thailand?
Indian passport holders have recently been able to visit visa-free for short tourist stays. Rules change, so we confirm before you book.
What is the digital arrival card?
An online form that replaced the paper arrival card. Complete it within three days before you land; we send you the link and check it.
Can the e-visa be rushed?
There is no official express service. Apply at least three weeks ahead to be safe.
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