Thailand’s New E-Visa Fees for Indian Citizens: 2026 Tariff Update
Thailand’s new 2026 e-visa fee schedule for Indian applicants takes effect 27 April 2026, including sharp increases for long-stay and digital nomad visas. Comprehensive fee tables, eligibility rules and Thailand Digital Arrival Card insights included.
Effective today, 27 April 2026, Thailand has officially rolled out a major revision of e-visa and consular service fees for Indian applicants. Announced by the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi, the tariff hike forms part of a wider Thai government drive to restructure its global entry policies.
Why the increase and who does it affect?
The adjustment raises revenue to help modernise Thai consular infrastructure. Although applied to applications lodged in India, it signals a broader trend: immigration costs to Thailand are rising for non-OECD travellers worldwide.
Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free entry for short tourist stays. The updated schedule therefore only applies to Indian nationals requiring a stamp-type visa—whether for specific stays, multiple-entry permits, or relocation.
Official 2026 consular tariff tables
Use the official Embassy rates below—stated in Indian Rupees (INR)—to budget travel costs.
Short-Stay and Transit Visas
Short-Stay and Transit Visas | ||
Visa category | Entry type | New fee (INR) |
Transit Visa | Not applicable | 2,500 ₹ |
Tourist Visa | Single entry | 3,000 ₹ |
Tourist Visa | Multiple entries | 13,500 ₹ |
Non-Immigrant | Single entry | 7,000 ₹ |
Non-Immigrant | Multiple entries | 13,500 ₹ |
Worth noting: Thailand is positioning itself as a premium gateway for skilled workers and digital nomads. The popular Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and long-term residence permits (LTR) now carry heftier upfront fees.
Long-Stay and Digital-Nomad Visas | ||
Visa category | Validity | New fee (INR) |
Non-Immigrant (Long Stay) | 5 years – multiple entries | 30,000 ₹ |
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) – digital nomads/freelancers | 5 years | 30,000 ₹ |
SMART Visa | 1 year | 30,000 ₹ |
SMART Visa | 2 years | 60,000 ₹ |
SMART Visa | 3 years | 90,000 ₹ |
SMART Visa | 4 years | 120,000 ₹ |
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa | 10 years | 140,000 ₹ |
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Since 1 May 2025, every international visitor—arriving by air, sea or land—must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), an online form that must be filed within 72 hours of entry. Our agency can assist with your TDAC application—visit Thailand Visas & Services.
Visa-free stay may drop from 60 to 30 days
The government is reviewing its visa-exemption policy, potentially cutting permitted stays from the current 60 days to 30. Although the change is not yet confirmed, up to 93 nationalities—including Indians under the exemption—could be affected. Stay tuned to the Asia News feed for the latest updates.
En tant que chargée de relation client, mes missions sont la gestion et le suivi des demandes de visas. Je reste informée des actualités concernant les nouvelles formalités de voyage ainsi que les spécificités des nouveaux visas.
