Thailand Inbound Visa · Indonesian (ID)
Thailand Visa for Indonesian — 2026 Guide
อินโดนีเซีย
What Thailand visa options exist for Indonesian citizens?
30-day visa exemption (TR30) · Non-B, LTR, DTV, SMART Visa, Elite Card all available · Apostille accepted · certified translation in Indonesian/Malay
- Visa Exempt
- 30 days
- System
- TR30
What Indonesian applicants should know
Indonesia has joined the Apostille Convention, but Indonesian documents still need Thai translation; confirm the format the Thai agency accepts.
Entering Thailand as a Indonesian citizen
Indonesian passport holders currently receive a visa exemption for short tourism or business visits (listed as 30 days in our records). Thailand revises exemption periods by announcement, so check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before travelling.
Visa-exempt entry never allows work. Working, studying, marrying, retiring or investing long term requires the matching visa category.
Documents: Apostille is generally accepted for documents from this country, followed by certified Thai translation. Acceptance is decided by the receiving Thai agency.
Popular visa types for Indonesian passport holders
- Non-Immigrant Visa Category B (Business & Employment) (Non-B) — Non-B is the standard visa for foreign nationals employed by a Thai company or conducting business in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
- Does a Indonesian need a visa for Thailand?
- No — Indonesian passport holders receive a 30-day visa exemption for tourism/business short visits. For work, study, retirement, or long stays, a specific visa is required.
- How should Indonesian/Malay documents be translated?
- NYC provides certified Indonesian/Malay → Thai translation with attorney notarial certification; MFA Thailand legalisation is a separate step we can help file, and acceptance depends on the receiving agency. Source documents must carry an Apostille.
- Which visa types can NYC file for Indonesian citizens?
- All categories: Non-B, Non-O, Non-ED, LTR, SMART Visa, DTV, Elite Card, extensions, re-entry permits, and change of visa category.
- What are the service fees?
- Initial enquiries are free. We quote service fees after reviewing your documents; government fees are separate and set by the authorities.
- Indonesian passport — Apostille or consular legalization?
- Apostille is generally used for documents from this country. Confirm the current format with the receiving Thai agency.
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Official sources — visa & work permit
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- Immigration Bureau — visas, 90-day reporting, TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- Department of Employment — work permits for foreigners— Department of Employment
- Board of Investment (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- Department of Consular Affairs — document legalisation— Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of the current official rate in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.