Indian travellers apply for the Thailand e-visa online at the official portal thaievisa.go.th by creating an account, choosing the tourist visa, filling in personal and travel details, uploading the required documents, paying the fee and submitting; the e-visa is then issued electronically and you print it to carry (Royal Thai e-Visa portal thaievisa.go.th , accessed 2026-07-21). This page walks the apply flow step by step; for the full document set, see the document guide linked below.
This guide is maintained by Zurich Kotak General Insurance, an IRDAI-registered general insurer in India and part of the Zurich Insurance Group. For the wider picture of routes and eligibility, start with our guide to Thailand visa for Indians .
Do you even need the e-visa? As of 2026-07-21 there is no blanket visa exemption in force for Indians: the earlier 60-day exemption was withdrawn on 2026-05-19 and a 30-day replacement is approved but not yet gazetted, so more Indians presently need either the e-visa or a Visa on Arrival. The e-visa is the route for a stay of up to 60 days, a non-tourism purpose, or travellers who want a visa issued before they fly; a Visa on Arrival covers a short stay bought at the airport. Confirm your route on official Thai sources first, since the position changes (Travel And Tour World, accessed 2026-07-21).
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Only apply on the official portal
The only official channel for the Thailand e-visa is thaievisa.go.th ; any site on a different domain is a private agent, not the Thai government (Royal Thai e-Visa portal, accessed 2026-07-21). Lookalike domains with official-sounding names charge inflated fees or sell documents of uncertain value. Before you start, check that the address bar reads thaievisa.go.th , that you are creating an account in your own name and email, and that the visa will be sent to you directly.
Keep two things separate in your mind. The e-visa (from thaievisa.go.th ) is the visa itself. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card, or TDAC (from tdac.immigration.go.th ), is a free arrival declaration everyone must file within 72 hours before arrival; it is not a visa and carries no fee. This page is about the e-visa; the TDAC step comes later, closer to travel.
Before you start: what to have ready
Before you open the form, have your passport, a compliant photo, your travel and stay details and an international payment card ready, because the portal will ask for all of them in one sitting. The full, current checklist lives on our document guide, so this page lists only what the apply flow touches:
· A passport valid for at least six months beyond travel, with the bio page scanned.
· A recent passport-style photograph that meets the Thai specification.
· Your travel dates, flight details and accommodation address in Thailand.
· Proof of funds and, depending on the case, confirmed bookings.
· An international credit or debit card with online transactions enabled, to pay the fee.
For the complete document set, the exact photo rules and the supporting-document details, see our guide to Thailand tourist visa documents and requirements . Prepare the documents there before you begin the steps below.
How to apply for the Thailand e-visa: step by step
The Thailand e-visa application is a single online journey on thaievisa.go.th : register, choose the visa, complete the form, upload documents, pay, and submit; the visa is then issued to you by email (Royal Thai e-Visa portal, accessed 2026-07-21). Screen labels can change, so treat the steps as the flow rather than exact button text, and re-check the live portal.
1. Go to thaievisa.go.th and create an account. Register with your email, verify it and sign in. Applying in your own account means the visa and all correspondence come straight to you.
2. Start a new application and select the visa. Choose the tourist visa (single or multiple entry) and, if prompted, the Thai mission or country of application for Indian passport holders. Pick single or multiple entry deliberately: multiple entry costs more and suits repeat visits within the validity.
3. Fill in your personal and passport details. Enter your name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and its validity exactly as printed in the passport. Mismatches here are a common reason applications stall.
4. Enter your travel details. Add your intended arrival and departure dates, flight information where asked, and your accommodation address in Thailand.
5. Upload your documents. Attach the scanned passport bio page, your compliant photograph and the supporting documents the form requests (proof of funds, bookings and any others). Use clear, in-specification files; the full set and the photo rules are on the Thailand tourist visa documents page.
6. Review, then pay the fee online. Check every field against your passport, then pay by international card. The tourist e-visa fee is about THB 1,000 (roughly INR 2,870) for single entry and THB 5,000 (about INR 14,350) for multiple entry, converted at 1 THB = INR 2.87 on 2026-07-21; confirm the live figure on the portal, as sources differ (Exchange Rate API, accessed 2026-07-21).
7. Submit and save your reference number. After payment, submit the application and note the application or reference number and keep the payment confirmation. You need the reference number to track the application.
8. Wait for the decision, then print the e-visa. Processing is commonly cited at up to 14 working days, so apply at least three to four weeks before travel. Once approved, download the e-visa, print it and carry the printout with your passport (Royal Thai e-Visa portal, accessed 2026-07-21).
After you apply: track the status
After you submit, your application moves through review to a decision, and you can follow it online using the reference number from your account. Do not book non-refundable travel on the assumption of approval until the visa is issued. For exactly how to check where your application stands, what each status means and what to do if it is delayed or rejected, see our guide to Thailand visa status check .
Do not forget the free Digital Arrival Card
Close to travel, every traveller must also complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online, and it is free; it is separate from the e-visa and from the visa exemption. File it within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival on the official portal tdac.immigration.go.th ; it replaced the old paper TM6 form (Thai Immigration Bureau, TDAC portal, accessed 2026-07-21). Because it is mandatory, scam sites present the TDAC as a paid entry permit; there is no government charge for it, so use only tdac.immigration.go.th .
Protect the trip you are applying to take
The e-visa fee is the first non-refundable payment of your trip, and flights and hotels booked before the visa decision are the bigger exposure; travel insurance is how you protect both. Zurich Kotak’s Smart Travel policy includes Visa Cost Cover, which reimburses your visa fee if the application is rejected or you are denied entry on arrival (it returns the fee itself, not the premium). For a Thailand trip, Smart Travel is an Asia-geography plan (Excel or Prime tiers, sum insured up to USD 500,000 on Prime), covering emergency medical treatment, trip cancellation for listed reasons and more, with claims handled by Europ Assistance India on a cashless or reimbursement basis and the Zurich Insurance Group behind it.
The sensible sequence for a Thailand trip is: apply for the e-visa on the official portal, take travel insurance for Thailand while the application is in process, complete the free TDAC before you fly, and only then lock in non-refundable bookings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I apply for a Thailand e-visa online?
A: Apply on the official portal thaievisa.go.th : create an account, select the tourist visa (single or multiple entry), fill in your personal and travel details, upload your passport scan, photo and supporting documents, pay the fee by international card, and submit. The e-visa is then issued by email; print it to carry (Royal Thai e-Visa portal, accessed 2026-07-21). Confirm the live steps and fee on the portal, as details change.
Q: Do Indians need to apply for a Thailand e-visa for a holiday?
A: Often, yes, at present. As of 2026-07-21 there is no blanket visa exemption in force for Indians: the 60-day exemption was withdrawn on 2026-05-19 and a 30-day replacement is approved but not yet gazetted, so Indians currently enter on a Visa on Arrival (up to 15 days) or a tourist e-visa (up to 60 days). Use the e-visa for a longer stay, a non-tourism purpose, or if you want a visa before flying. Confirm your route on official Thai sources before you travel.
Q: What is the Thailand e-visa fee and how long does it take?
A: The tourist e-visa fee is about THB 1,000 (roughly INR 2,870) for single entry and THB 5,000 (about INR 14,350) for multiple entry, converted at 1 THB = INR 2.87 on 2026-07-21; sources differ, so confirm on thaievisa.go.th . Processing is commonly cited at up to 14 working days, so apply three to four weeks before travel.
Q: Is the Thailand e-visa the same as the Digital Arrival Card?
A: No. The e-visa (from thaievisa.go.th ) is the visa, applied for before travel and paid for. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card, TDAC (from tdac.immigration.go.th ), is a free arrival declaration every traveller files within 72 hours before arrival; it replaced the paper TM6 form and is not a visa (Thai Immigration Bureau, accessed 2026-07-21).
Q: Which website is the official Thailand e-visa portal?
A: thaievisa.go.th is the only official Thailand e-visa portal. Any site on a different domain is a private agent, not the Thai government. Check the address bar and apply in your own name and email so the visa comes directly to you.
