Thai visa for Bhutanese is not necessary since 15 July 2024, as the Free Visa-Exempt Stay allowing to visit Thailand for up to 60 days became available to the citizens of Bhutan. For longer trips or other purposes than tourism Thailand Visa for Bhutan passport holders is still needed and can be acquired in advance from Thai embassy.
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Thailand Visa Free for Bhutanese
Thailand visa exemption giving the right to visit Thailand visa free for up to 60 days was granted to Bhutan and a number of other countries. Starting from 15 July 2024, citizens of Bhutan no longer need to apply for Visa on Arrival and are given visa free entry to Thailand.
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Thailand Visa Exemption for Bhutan
Starting from 15 July 2024, citizens of Bhutan 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, Bhutanese can stay in Thailand visa-free 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 Bhutan you can use Thailand Free Visa-Exempt Stay if you have the following:
- Passport issued by the Kingdom of Bhutan which is valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival
- A return or onward travel ticket within 60 days
- A valid QR code of submitted Thailand Digital Arrival Card (mandatory from 1 May 2025)
- A proof of funds - at least 20,000 THB per person and 40,000 THB per family in cash (can be equivalent in other currency)
Thailand Tourist Visa for Bhutanese
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 Bhutan you can apply for Thailand visa at Thai Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Starting from 1 January 2025, all Thai embassies and consulates, including the one in Bangladesh, use Thailand E-Visa system to process all visa applications.
Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa for Bhutanese
Single-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand once within 3 months from the date of application. The allowed period of stay is 60 days which can be extended for 30 days once. Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa can be applied for at Thai embassies or consulates worldwide so Bhutanese can apply for Thai visa not only in Bhutan, but also in other places, where Bhutan passport holders are residing.
When applying for Thai Single-Entry Tourist Visa in Bhutan you need (the exact list of documents depends on embassy / consulate so double check):
- Biodata page of passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Thai Visa Application Form that is now filled online via Thailand E-Visa website.
- Passport-type photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Document indicating current location.
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
- Proof of accommodation - confirmed hotel booking for the entire stay in Thailand. Book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem.
- Evidence of adequate finance - bank statement of last 6 months with at least 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.
- Visa fee - 3,500 BDT.
Thailand visa for citizens of Bhutan can also be issued by Thai embassies and consulates in other countries, such as Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, so you can get your visa during your travel.
Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for Bhutanese
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa is valid for entering Thailand within 6 months from the date of application. The allowed duration of stay is up to 60 days per visit. You may enter Thailand again as long as the visa is still valid. Bhutanese can apply for Thailand Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa only at Thai Embassy in Dhaka.
When applying for Thai Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa you will need:
- Biodata page of passport valid for at least 6 months from the day of your arrival.
- Thai Visa Application Form that is now filled online via Thailand E-Visa website.
- Passport-type photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Document indicating current location.
- A ticket for your journey to Thailand and return / onward journey ticket for leaving Thailand within 60 days.
- Proof of accommodation - confirmed hotel booking (at least for the first trip to Thailand). Book your hotel on Booking.com or Agoda as bookings on these online platforms are usually accepted with no problem.
- Evidence of adequate finance - bank statement of last 6 months with at least 200,000 THB per person or 400,000 THB per family.
- Proof of employment letter
- Visa fee - 17,000 BDT.
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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