• Since 27 September 2021, the Royal Thai Embassy has been implementing a "Stickerless" E-Visa service. Consequently, it is no longer required to submit passports or other supporting documents by mail to the Embassy.
• U.S. citizens, as well as travelers from many other countries, can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days under the Visa Exemption rule for tourism purposes and short business trip, provided they meet certain conditions.
• Thailand New Visa Measures (Effective date 15 July 2024) 

A Thai visa is an official document issued by the Thai government that allows a foreign national to enter, stay, and/or travel within Thailand for a specific period of time. The type of visa required depends on the purpose of the visit, such as tourism, business, education, retirement, or other reasons.

To apply or check whether a visa is required, please visit www.thaievisa.go.th Please be informed that the Royal Thai Embassy is unable to issue visas for foreign nationals who are currently in Thailand. 

Visa applications submitted through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. will typically take approximately 15 business days to process. During this period, you may check the status of your visa through the online visa system. If you receive an email requesting additional documents, the updated status of your visa will be available within 3 to 5 business days from the date you upload the requested documents to the system. 

It is advisable to plan and apply for a visa at least 30 days prior to the departure date; however, applications should not be submitted more than 90 days in advance, as the validity of most visas is typically only 90 days and effective from the date of issuance. If you apply too early, the visa may expire before your travel date, necessitating a re-application and an additional payment.  

Please kindly be informed that consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and may reject any application without the obligation to provide justification.

The visa application fee will depend on the type of visa being applied for. Information regarding the fees for each visa category can be found at Visa Types / Fees / Validity 

It is important to note that the visa fee is non-refundable. Applicants are advised to verify all information for accuracy before clicking the submit button, particularly if they are using auto-fill or auto-correct functions.

1. Entering first, middle, and last name NOT exactly same as appears in a passport

Entering first, middle, and last name incorrectly, such as not matching it exactly as it appears on a passport, can lead to visa application denial. Ensure that the name is entered exactly as it appears on the passport. If using the automatic system to capture information from the passport, please review the details carefully before clicking the SUBMIT button.

2. Using the digit "0" instead of the letter "O" 

If using the automatic capture or auto-fill feature to input information from your passport, be aware that the system may occasionally misinterpret the data. Please review the details carefully before clicking the SUBMIT button. Mismatch information will be rejected as the officers are not able to edit any information entered by the applicant. Applicants will have to re-submit and the Visa fee is non-refundable. 

3. Entering the passport expiration date incorrectly

Entering an incorrect passport expiration date may result in your visa application being denied. Please review your information carefully before clicking the SUBMIT button.

Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C. 

Alabama, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico

Royal Thai Consulate - General, Los Angeles

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming as well as all of the unincorporated territories of the United States in the Pacific such as Guam.

Royal Thai Consulate - General, New York

Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Royal Thai Consulate - General, Chicago

Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

Visa Department Contact Information 

Email [email protected] (Visa General Questions)