Many nationalities, including US passport holders travelling on a tourist passport with an onward or return ticket, may enter Thailand visa-exempt for up to 60 days by air or land and receive a 60-day stay stamp on arrival. Visitors who need to work or conduct formal business apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa through the Royal Thai Embassy or the official Thailand e-Visa portal. Passports must have at least six months validity remaining.
Estimated cost: Visa-exempt entry carries no fee. A Non-Immigrant B single-entry business visa is approximately USD 80 (about THB 2,000), payable in local currency at the mission handling the application; confirm the current fee on the official e-Visa portal.
Processing: Visa-exempt entry is granted on arrival with no advance application. Applications for a Non-Immigrant B visa through the official Thailand e-Visa portal typically take about 1-2 weeks, so apply at least four weeks before travel.
All foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within three days before arrival, including business travellers. Carry proof of onward travel, a hotel booking and sufficient funds for your stay, and confirm nationality-specific rules on the official e-Visa site before booking flights.
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