India Visa from Thailand
e-Tourist, e-Business, Medical, Conference, Employment Visa and OCI card — filed from Bangkok with FRRO/PAN advisory, plus restricted-area permits for Northeast/Andaman.
Quick Answer
Thai passport: visa-free 30 days for most short trips. Longer / non-tourist: e-Visa USD 10–80, Employment Visa USD 118, OCI USD 275. Our service THB 3,500–22,000.
Categories
| Category | Use | Fee | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free 30d | Tourism/business/medical (Thai passport) | Free | 30 d single |
| e-Tourist 1yr | Multi-entry tourism | USD 40 | 1 yr, 90d/stay |
| e-Tourist 5yr | Multi-entry tourism | USD 80 | 5 yr, 90d/stay |
| e-Business | Meetings, trade fairs, sales | USD 80 | 1 yr multi |
| Employment Visa | Paid work with Indian entity | USD 118 + ICWF | 1–5 yr, FRRO |
| OCI Card | PIO/spouse ≥ 2yr — lifetime | USD 275 | Life, no FRRO |
Post-arrival compliance
- FRRO registration within 14 days for all long-stay visas — online at indianfrro.gov.in.
- PAN card for anyone earning income — required for salary, bank account, rentals ≥ INR 50k/mo.
- Aadhaar optional for foreigners but eases mobile SIM, gas connection, digital signup.
- Exit: no exit visa needed for regular categories; Employment Visa holders may need FRRO clearance if any adverse note.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for India?
- Yes for stays > 30 days or non-tourist purposes. As of 2024, Thai passport holders enjoy visa-free entry for 30 days for tourism/business/medical/conference under the reciprocal arrangement. For longer stays or work/student/employment/journalist, apply via indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Indian Embassy Bangkok (Soi Prasanmit).
- e-Visa categories?
- e-Tourist (30d double, 1yr multi, 5yr multi), e-Business, e-Medical (3-visit), e-Medical Attendant, e-Conference. Filed 4–120 days before travel; ETA emailed within 3–5 working days. Entry via 30 designated airports + 5 seaports only.
- Employment Visa — what triggers it?
- Any paid engagement with an Indian entity — even short-term consulting > 180 days per year. Requires employment contract, minimum US$25,000/yr salary (waived for ethnic cooks, translators, embassy staff, journalists), FRRO registration within 14 days of arrival, and PAN card. Family joins on X-Visa (Dependant).
- OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card?
- Lifetime multi-entry for people of Indian origin or spouses of Indian citizens (marriage ≥ 2 years). No visa needed forever, no FRRO, work-study rights. Filed at ociservices.gov.in — 30–90 day processing at Bangkok Consulate. We handle spouse/PIO evidence and marriage-certificate legalization.
- Fees & timeline?
- e-Tourist 30d USD 25 (Apr–Jun) / USD 10 (Jul–Mar). 1yr USD 40. 5yr USD 80. e-Business USD 80. Employment Visa USD 118 + THB 850 ICWF. OCI USD 275. Consular processing 5–15 wd. Our service THB 3,500 (e-Visa) to THB 22,000 (Employment/OCI with FRRO advisory).
- Bhutan, Sikkim, Andaman — permits needed?
- Yes. Protected/Restricted Area Permits (PAP/RAP) for foreigners in Arunachal, Nagaland, Sikkim (some parts), Andaman & Nicobar. Issued by MHA or state govt — we arrange in-country liaison.
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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.
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างด้าว— Department of Employment
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
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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 at least THB 500,000 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.