Do Australians need a visa for Thailand? Thailand visa for Australian citizens is not required for short term visit to Thailand. If you hold a passport issued by Australia which is valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival to Thailand, you can visit Thailand on a Free Visa Exemption as long as your planned stay in Thailand doesn't exceed 60 days.
Thailand Visa Exemption for Australian Citizens
Starting from 15 July 2024, Australian citizens can stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days if arriving at the airport. When entering Thailand through the land border crossings from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia or Malaysia, Australian can get a free visa-exempt stay for 60 days too but the number of times you can use visa exemption when crossing by land during the year is limited.
As a citizen of Australia you can use Thailand Free Visa-Exempt Stay if you have the following:
- Australian 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 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 Australian Citizens
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 Australia you can apply for Thailand visa at Thai embassy or consulate:
- Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra, https://canberra.thaiembassy.org (Thailand visa for residents of Australia in Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, and Northern Territory)
- Royal Thai Consulate General in Sydney, https://sydney.thaiembassy.org (Thailand visa for non-Thai nationals who currently reside in New South Wales, Australia)
From 19 March 2024, application for Thailand visa in Australia is processed online via Thailand E-Visa Website.
Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa for Australian 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 Australian it's not mandatory to apply in Australia.
When applying for Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa in Australia you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Duly filled-in and signed Thai Visa Application Form.
- One passport type photo.
- Proof of funds - evidence of adequate financial support (a recent bank statement with a minimum balance of 22,000 THB or 1,000 AUD maintaining in bank account in the last 6 months).
- Visa fee - 60 AUD when applying in Australia (must be paid by Visa or Mastercard).
Non-Australian residents in Australia also have to provide VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) in the category of documents indicating current location.
Thailand visa for Australian can also be issued by Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates in other countries, such as Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia etc.
Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Australian 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. Australian citizens can apply for Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa only at Thai embassy or consulate in Australia (check the list above). Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Australian costs 300 AUD.
When applying for Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa you will need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Duly filled-in and signed Thai Visa Application Form.
- One passport type photo.
- Proof of funds - bank statements of the last six months with a minimum balance of 200,000 THB or equivalent (about 10,000 AUD).
- Visa fee - 300 AUD (must be paid by Visa or Mastercard).
Non-Australian residents in Australia also have to provide VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online) in the category of documents indicating current location.
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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