Thailand visa for Indians: how long can you stay?

Indian passport holders can visit Thailand for 30 days without a visa, counting the day you arrive as day 1. This is the rule for anyone entering from 15 September 2026, when Thailand cut the visa-free stay from 60 days. If you need more time, you can ask for one extension of up to 30 days inside Thailand, or apply for an e-Visa before you fly.

What changed for Indian travellers

India was added to Thailand’s visa-exemption list in 2024, replacing the old visa-on-arrival queue at the airport. The exemption still applies after the September 2026 reform, but the stay is shorter. Travellers who entered on or before 14 September 2026 keep the 60 days they were granted; the date stamped in your passport is what counts.

Before you fly

• Passport: check its validity well beyond your planned stay. Airlines may refuse boarding if it is close to expiry.
• TDAC: submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within the window before arrival.
• Onward travel: carry proof of your return or onward flight. Immigration officers can ask for it, along with your hotel booking and enough funds for the trip.

Staying longer than the visa-free days

For a one-off longer trip, the simplest option is a single extension at an immigration office, which costs about 1900 baht and is at the officer’s discretion. For stays planned from the start, such as a long holiday, remote work or study, apply through the official Thai e-Visa site before travelling.

Arriving by land

If you travel overland from Malaysia, Laos or Cambodia, note that visa-free entries through a land border are limited to 2 per calendar year for Indian passports.