Thailand To Implement E-Visa System For Indian Nationals From January 2025

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has announced the implementation of Thailand's Electronic Visa (e-visa) system in India, effective January 1, 2025.

Non-Thai nationals will apply for visas online via the official website, with offline payment options available. Applications under the current system will be accepted until mid to late December 202,4, depending on the type of passport. The 60-day visa exemption for Indian tourists and short business visits will remain in effect until further notice.

The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has officially announced the rollout of Thailand's Electronic visa system in India, effective January 1, 2025.

In its announcement, the Embassy highlighted that the e-visa system would cater to non-Thai nationals applying for all types of visas. Applicants must submit their visa applications exclusively through the official website Thai visa.go.th.

The Embassy clarified that "the applicants or other representatives can submit each application. " However, it warned that it shall not bear responsibility if any application submitted by a representative is incomplete. Applicants can find a detailed guide on the application process on the same website.

To complete their applications, visa seekers must pay the required visa fees, the details of which will be provided by the Embassy and respective Consulate generals. The Embassy underlined that visa fees are non-refundable under all circumstances." Additionally, the processing time for e-visas is expected to take approximately 14 working days from the issuance of the visa receipt.

The Embassy also provided a timeline for transitioning from the current visa application system to the e-visa platform. Ordinary passport applications submitted to designated visa processing companies will be accepted until December 16, 2024. Diplomatic and official passport application submissions will be accepted at the Embassy or Consulate Generals until December 24, 2024.

For Indian travellers holding ordinary passports, the Embassy reassured that the 60-day visa exemption for tourism and short business trips would remain effective until further announcement. Additional details regarding the e-visa system and its operations across the Embassy and Consulate generals will be announced in due course. India and Thailand, as neighbouring nations in the extended region, share a maritime boundary in the Andaman Sea and a relationship steeped in history. Their ties are strengthened by centuries of social and cultural exchanges, with deep connections between people and people.

The shared Buddhist heritage is evident in the frequent pilgrimages made by Thai nationals to India's Buddhist sites. At the same time, Hindu influences are mirrored in Thai art, architecture, dance, drama, and literature. The Thai language also incorporates elements of Pali and Sanskrit. Additionally, the prominent Indian diaspora living and working in Thailand is a vital link between the two nations.

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