Do Americans need a visa for Thailand? Thailand visa for US citizens is not required for short term visit to Thailand. If you hold a passport issued by the United States of America which is valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival to Thailand, you can visit Thailand on Visa Exemption as long as your planned stay in Thailand doesn't exceed 60 days.
Thailand Visa Exemption for US Citizens
Starting from 15 July 2024, US citizens can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. The duration of visa-exempt stay is the same for the arrivals at the airports and border crossings but the number of times you can use visa exemption when crossing by land during the year is limited.
As a US citizen you can use Thailand Free Visa-Exempt Stay if you have the following:
- US citizen passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival
- A return or onward travel ticket within 60 days
- Dully filled-in Thailand Arrival Card (currently only required when arriving by land or by sea)
- A proof of funds - at least 20,000 THB per person and 40,000 THB per family in cash (equivalent in any currency)
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Thailand Tourist Visa for Americans
Depending on the duration and purpose of your visit, you might need to get another type of Thailand Visa in advance. As a tourist, you mainly have two Thailand visa options to choose from - Single-Entry Tourist Visa or Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa.
In the United States you can apply for Thailand visa at Thai embassy or one of Thai consulates, depending on their jurisdiction:
- Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C - responsible for Alabama, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico
- Royal Thai Consulate General in Chicago - responsible for Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
- Royal Thai Consulate General in Los Angeles - responsible for Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming as well as all of the unincorporated territories of the United States in the Pacific such as Guam.
- Royal Thai Consulate General in New York - responsible for Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Currently application for Thailand visa in USA is processed online via Thailand E-Visa Website.
Thailand Single-Entry Tourist Visa for US Citizens
Single-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum (starting from the day you enter Thailand). Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa can be applied for at Thai embassies or consulates worldwide so for US citizens it's not mandatory to apply in the US.
When applying for Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa in US you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Appropriate passport type photo taken within the last six months.
- Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay).
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand (book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem).
- Visa fee - 40 USD when applying in the US.
Thailand visa for US citizens can also be issued by Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates in other countries, such as Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia etc.
Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for US Citizens
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The period of stay is 60 days maximum per stay. You may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. US citizens can apply for Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa only at Thai embassy and consulates in the United States (check the list above). Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for US citizens costs 200 USD.
When applying for Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your first arrival.
- Appropriate passport type photo taken within the last six months.
- Document indicating current location (driving license, bank statement, or proof of stay).
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days for the first visit.
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand for the first visit (book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem).
- Proof of funds - a copy of bank statement for the last 6 months with a minimum balance of 7,000 USD per person (every month).
- Proof of employment.
- Visa fee - 200 USD.
Tips
Your stay in Thailand can be extended once per entry. In most cases it can be extended by 30 days. For more information check: Thai Visa Extension.
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