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Thailand Transit Visa (TS): when you need one and how to get it
Verified against official sources on 1 September 2026.
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Thailand Transit Visa — key takeaways at a glance
- Validity
- 3 months from issue
- Stay per entry
- Up to 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- ≈ 800 THB / USD 25
- Financial requirement
- Proof of funds for the transit period and confirmed onward travel
- Where to apply
- At a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate before travel
- Processing time
- Varies by mission
Who it is for: Travellers passing through Thailand to a third country who need to leave the airport or whose transit exceeds the visa-exemption period.
Who the Thailand Transit Visa is designed for
A good fit
- You are transiting through Thailand to a third country
- You need to leave the airport during a long layover
- Your nationality does not qualify for visa exemption
Not for you if
- You qualify for visa exemption — that is simpler and free
- You are visiting Thailand as your destination — get a tourist visa
- You are staying airside and your connection is within the same day
Baseline requirements
Passport valid at least 6 months
Confirmed onward ticket to a third country
Visa for the destination country, if required
Proof of sufficient funds for the transit period
Costs and fees
| Transit visa fee | ≈ 800 THB / USD 25 | Government fee · Varies by mission |
Government fees differ by country of application and change often. Verify with the mission you are applying at before you pay.
Documents: yours and ours
- National ID passport (copy or scan)
- Passport valid for at least 1 year
- Statement of available balance for the last 3 months, in English
- Digital photo: portrait orientation, light background
- The official consulate application form in English, error-free
- Flight and hotel bookings
- Certified translations of your documents
- Guarantee and sponsorship letters
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Where the time goes
We pick the consulate with the lightest current load for your situation.
Common mistakes and refusal reasons
1. Using a transit visa for tourism
It is strictly for passing through. Using it as a cheap tourist visa can result in refusal on the next application.
2. Not having an onward ticket
Without proof of travel to a third country, the visa will not be issued.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a transit visa if I am staying airside?
Generally no. If you are not passing through immigration and your connection is within the same day, you do not need one. Check with your airline.
Can I extend a transit visa?
Extensions are limited and not guaranteed. If you need more time, a tourist visa is the better choice from the start.
How is this different from visa exemption?
Visa exemption is for citizens of 90+ countries and is free. Transit visa is for nationalities not on the exemption list who are passing through Thailand to another country.
Sources
- Non-Immigrant Visa "B" (business and working) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · checked 27 August 2026
This page is informational and reflects the rules as verified on the date above. Thai visa rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with the Thai authorities. Nothing here is legal or tax advice.