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Arrival cardThailand has moved to a fully online visa system: applications submitted from home, processed by the embassy closest to your place of residence, with no need to visit a consulate in person. All passports are accepted — including refugee travel documents. Entry is possible by air, sea or land. For tourist stays not exceeding 60 days, nationals of France and 92 other countries have benefited from a full visa exemption since 15 July 2024. Beyond that, or for other purposes of stay, an e-Visa remains mandatory.
01 · The essentials
The e-Visa application is completed entirely online, with no need to visit an embassy, regardless of the type of visa chosen.
Since 1 May 2025, all foreign travellers must complete the TDAC electronic arrival card within 72 hours before each entry into Thailand.
The average processing time is around 3 weeks, with frequent requests from the Thai authorities for document compliance.
The Thailand e-Visa is a fully-fledged electronic visa, issued by an accredited Thai embassy or consulate. It is not a travel authorisation of the ESTA or eTA type (reserved for nationals exempt from visa requirements): it is an official document that replaces the visa sticker in the passport and is required for travellers whose stay exceeds 60 days or whose nationality does not benefit from the automatic exemption.
Once granted, the e-Visa is sent by email as a PDF. The traveller keeps it printed or in digital form (smartphone, tablet) to present at check-in and at the immigration counter on arrival. Officers can verify its validity electronically, but it is advisable to keep a backup copy in case of technical failure.
The document contains two blocks of information: the Visa Data section (transaction number, visa type and number, employment conditions, issue date, latest entry date, authorised length of stay and travel method) and the Applicant Data section (name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport number and expiry date). A QR code in the bottom right is used for immigration checks.
02 · Eligibility
Thailand's entry policy distinguishes between several categories of travellers. Identifying yours before submitting an application will save you time and money.
Since 15 July 2024, nationals of 93 countries — including France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and many countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas — may enter Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 60 days. A return ticket confirming this maximum duration is required at entry. Land border crossings are limited to 2 per calendar year under this exemption regime.
Please note: the Thai authorities have mentioned on several occasions the possibility of reducing this exemption to 30 days. It is recommended to check the current regulatory situation before departure.
Technically, all nationalities may submit an e-Visa application online, provided they reside close to one of the approximately twenty issuing embassies (the entire Western world is covered). The embassy recommends that nationals of Afghanistan, North Korea, Iraq and Nigeria contact it in advance, without this being prohibited. Refugees holding a valid residence permit are also welcome.
Certain nationalities may obtain a 15-day visa directly on arrival in Thailand, without any prior steps: Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela.
Since 15 July 2024, nationals of 93 countries including France do not need a visa for stays of up to 60 days. A return ticket must be presented at entry.
The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Thailand, regardless of the type of stay or visa.
The e-Visa is strictly personal. Each member of a group — including children — must have their own application. Thailand has introduced specific visa types for dependants of long-stay visa holders.
The Very Long Stay O-X visa is reserved for persons over 50 who are nationals of France, Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.
03 · Visa types
The range of Thai visas is one of the most diverse in the world, with categories specifically designed for retirees over 50, digital nomads and long-term expatriates. Here are the main families.
Two variants: the TR Single-Entry visa and the TR Multiple-Entry visa (TR-M). Both allow a maximum stay of 60 days. The single-entry visa allows only one entry into the country, while the multiple-entry visa — valid for 6 months — allows unlimited return visits to Thailand, with the 60-day period resetting at each entry.
For stays exceeding 60 days or for specific purposes: the B visa covers business travel, the ED visa covers studies and conferences, and the O visa covers humanitarian missions, family visits and dependants of long-stay visa holders. These visas offer a stay of 90 days.
Thailand is one of the few countries to have created a range of visas dedicated to people over 50. The O-A visa (Long Stay, 1 year) allows multiple entries over a period of 12 months. The O-X visa (Very Long Stay) is valid for 5 years, renewable for an additional 5 years, allowing up to 10 years of presence in Thailand. For the O and O-A visas, it is mandatory to take out insurance covering repatriation, medical and hospitalisation costs to a minimum of 20,000 € or 400,000 THB (6 months of coverage for the O visa, 12 months for the O-A visa).
Launched in 2022 and supervised by the Board of Investment (BOI), the LTR visa targets four profiles: wealthy global citizens, affluent retirees, professionals working in Thailand for international groups, and highly skilled experts in priority sectors. This visa offers 10-year validity, renewable. Among its benefits: elimination of the quarterly 90-day reporting requirement (replaced by an annual declaration), Fast Track access at airports and a reduced income tax rate of 17% for experts. Candidates must meet strict financial or skills criteria and submit their application via the official BOI portal.
Introduced in mid-2024, the DTV has quickly established itself as the reference option for digital nomads, freelancers and participants in Thai 'Soft Power' activities (Muay Thai, cooking classes, medical care, cultural events). This 5-year multiple-entry visa allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, with the possibility of a single extension of 180 additional days through local immigration — nearly a full year without leaving the country. The financial criteria are accessible: a bank balance of 500,000 THB (approximately 13,000 €) at the time of application. Spouses and children under 20 are also eligible. The DTV allows legal work for entities outside Thailand without a standard work permit. The application fee is approximately 10,000 THB (approximately 261 €).
04 · The procedure
Determine whether you need an e-Visa (stay > 60 days or non-exempt nationality) or whether you benefit from the automatic exemption. If you are a French national staying for fewer than 60 days, no visa has been required since 15 July 2024.
Select the visa that matches your profile: TR for tourism, B for business, ED for studies, O for dependants and family visits, O-A or O-X for those over 50, DTV for digital nomads. The length of stay, purpose and age are the main selection criteria.
Scan of a passport valid for 6 months from arrival (or refugee travel document), recent colour identity photograph, bank statement showing a minimum credit balance of 1,500 € or payslip dated less than 30 days (except tourist visas), proof of address, and where applicable a copy of stamps from previous trips to Thailand.
For a tourist visa: copy of hotel reservation covering at least the first 7 nights AND outbound flight ticket within 90 days of the application, with a return within 60 days of arrival if under the exemption regime. For O-A and O visas: proof of health insurance covering at least 20,000 € or 400,000 THB (6 months for the O visa, 12 months for the O-A visa). For other types, consult the embassy.
Embassies only accept applications within the 5 weeks prior to arrival in Thailand, and technically within 3 months. It is advisable to apply at least one month in advance to absorb consular follow-up requests and public holidays. An entry window of 90 days opens from the date of application.
The embassy may request additional documents or clarifications. Respond promptly with compliant documents: Thailand is known for its rigour regarding the quality of the items provided.
The e-Visa is sent by email as a PDF. Keep both a printed copy and a digital copy. Present it at check-in and at immigration on arrival. Important: carefully check the latest entry date and the number of permitted entries on the document.
Since 1 May 2025, the TDAC electronic arrival card is mandatory for all foreign travellers entering Thailand (replacing the former TM6 paper form). It must be completed within 72 hours before entry, regardless of the mode of transport, and presented to immigration in printed or digital form. The process is free of charge and must be repeated at each entry.
05 · Fees & timelines
The fee schedule below covers consular fees only, updated on 1 September 2022 by the Embassy of Thailand in France. These fees are exclusive of any service charges.
Processing an application takes on average 3 to 4 weeks. During periods of high demand or Thai public holidays, processing times may be longer. The embassy itself recommends applying 3 months before arrival; in practice, an application submitted one month in advance is sufficient outside peak holiday periods.
Once obtained, carefully check the validity of the document: for the TR visa (Single-Entry and Multiple-Entry), the validity is 90 days for a maximum stay of 60 days per entry. The O-A visa is valid for 1 year for stays of 90 days. The O-X visa is valid for 5 years and renewable for an additional 5 years.
It is strictly impossible to apply on an urgent basis for Thailand. The embassy does not have an expedited processing option.
Please note: The granting of a visa is solely at the discretion of the Thai authorities. Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry into the country: the final decision rests with the immigration officer at the port of entry. The lengths of stay stated on the visa may be reduced at the border crossing. Furthermore, the embassy reserves the right to refuse an application from travellers who have spent more than 90 days in Thailand in the 6 months preceding the application.
06 · Before you travel
The Embassy of Thailand in France updated the consular fees applicable to all visa types.
Nationals of 93 countries, including France, now benefit from a visa exemption for stays of up to 60 days (previously 30 days).
The 5-year multiple-entry digital nomad visa, allowing stays of 180 days per entry, is officially launched.
The TDAC card definitively replaces the TM6 paper form. It must be completed online within 72 hours before each entry into Thailand, regardless of the entry route.
The best time to travel to Thailand is between November and March. Rainfall is rare and daytime temperatures are pleasant.
Thailand's borders are currently open. There are no specific health restrictions on entry at the time of writing.
A vaccination certificate is not required, unless the traveller is arriving from a yellow fever endemic zone (Angola, Brazil, Cameroon, Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, etc.). In that case, the yellow fever vaccine is mandatory.
Remaining in Thailand beyond the authorised duration results in a fine of 500 baht per day of overstay, capped at 20,000 baht. It may also lead to a partial or permanent ban from Thai territory.
Thailand offers one of the widest ranges of visas suited to all traveller profiles: short-stay tourists benefiting from the automatic exemption (up to 60 days for French nationals), travellers requiring an e-Visa for longer stays, retirees over 50 with unique long-stay options (O-A and O-X), professionals targeted by the LTR and digital nomads drawn by the DTV.
The process is entirely digital, but requires planning ahead: allow at least one month before your arrival to submit your application, gather impeccable documents and be prepared to respond to any embassy follow-up requests. Don't forget to complete the TDAC card within 72 hours before your entry — this free process has been mandatory at each entry since 1 May 2025.
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