🇹🇭Thailand Visa for Bhutanese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
No — Bhutanese passport holders do not need a visa for Thailand. Entry is visa-free for up to 60 days as of 2026.
Visa exemption for tourism and short-term business, effective 15 July 2024. Bhutan is on the 60-day visa-exempt list (ordinary passport). Upcoming change: Will reduce to 30 days once Royal Gazette publishes Cabinet decision of 19 May 2026. Note: Previous record also erroneously listed Bhutan in visa_on_arrival; that entry has been removed - Bhutan is visa-exempt, not VoA.
doha.thaiembassy.org ↗Entering Thailand on a Bhutanese passport
- → Travel with just your valid Bhutanese passport. No visa or prior application needed.
Other Thailand visa categories (9)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Thailand. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Non-Immigrant O-A Visa (Retirement)
Retirement in Thailand for persons aged 50+
For applicants aged 50+. Requires proof of funds: THB 800,000 in Thai bank account (or monthly income/pension of THB 65,000, or combination totaling THB 800,000). Must have health insurance with minimum THB 40,000 outpatient / THB 400,000 inpatient coverage. 1-year stay, extendable annually at immigration. Applied at Thai embassy/consulate abroad. Issued as a multiple-entry visa; fee THB 5,000 (~USD 145) per official MFA O-A page (corrected from prior USD 80). Official URL updated to the MFA O-A page.
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant B Visa (Business/Work)
Business activities or employment in Thailand
For business activities or employment. Requires letter from Thai employer or business. Initial 90-day stay; must obtain work permit and convert to 1-year extension of stay at immigration in Thailand. Multiple-entry Non-B available for established employees.
Apply here ↗Long-Term Resident Visa - Work-From-Thailand (LTR-WFT)
Remote work from Thailand for foreign employer
10-year LTR visa for Work-From-Thailand Professionals. Requirements: employed by a publicly listed or large foreign company; minimum personal income USD 80,000/year (or USD 40,000/year with master's degree/investment/work in targeted field); health insurance USD 50,000+ coverage. 5-year permission to stay, renewable once for additional 5 years. THB 50,000 visa fee (~USD 1,430). 17% flat income tax option available. No work permit needed for remote/overseas employer income. Issued by Thailand BOI.
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant ED Visa (Education)
Study at a school, university, language/vocational course, training, or Muay Thai course in Thailand
For study/training in Thailand (schools, universities, language schools, vocational and Muay Thai courses). Single-entry 90-day stay, extendable in-country at the Immigration Bureau for the duration of the course. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80) single-entry; multiple-entry (1-year validity) also available. Applied online via thaievisa.go.th; requires acceptance letter from the institution and proof of funds.
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant O Visa (Spouse / Family / Dependent)
Accompany a Thai spouse, or a family member/dependent of a person working, studying, or living in Thailand
For spouses/dependents of Thai nationals or of foreigners working/studying in Thailand. Single-entry 90-day stay; extendable to one year at the Immigration Bureau (marriage extension requires THB 400,000 in a Thai bank or THB 40,000/month income). Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80). Applied online via thaievisa.go.th.
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant O Visa (Medical Treatment)
Undergo medical treatment at a licensed hospital or facility in Thailand
For patients receiving treatment in Thailand. Requires a confirmation/appointment letter from a licensed Thai medical facility and proof of funds. Single-entry 90-day stay, extendable up to one year at the Immigration Bureau. Up to three accompanying companions may apply for a linked visa. A short-stay Tourist Visa 'MT' also exists for treatment under 90 days. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80).
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant O-X Visa (Long Stay 10 Years)
Long-stay retirement for nationals of 14 eligible countries aged 50+
10-year long-stay retirement visa (5-year validity, renewable once for another 5 years) for applicants aged 50+ from 14 eligible countries: Japan, Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Requires THB 3 million on deposit in a Thai bank, or THB 1.8 million deposit plus THB 1.2 million/year income, plus Thai health insurance. Multiple-entry. Fee THB 10,000 (~USD 400). Distinct from the O-A 1-year retirement visa.
Apply here ↗Non-Immigrant IB Visa (Investment and Business)
Work on or invest in a project promoted by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
For foreign nationals investing in or employed by BOI-promoted projects (One Start One Stop Investment Center, OSOS). Initial 90-day stay, extendable to one year in Thailand; work permit required to work. Fee THB 2,000 (~USD 80) single-entry, THB 5,000 multiple-entry. Related categories on the same MFA page: 'B' (business/work), 'B-A' (business approved) and 'IM' (investment, min THB 10 million capital).
Apply here ↗Work and Holiday Visa
Youth exchange: young adults holidaying in Thailand who may also work incidentally
Bilateral youth-exchange scheme (agreements with Australia and New Zealand). Applicants aged 18-30 with tertiary qualifications. Multiple-entry, stay up to 12 months (visa valid 3 months to make first entry). Employment with any single employer limited to 3 months; one-time, non-renewable. Fee varies by embassy (e.g., ~NZ$1,000 at Wellington). Applied online via thaievisa.go.th.
Apply here ↗Thailand visa for Bhutanese citizens — FAQ
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is required for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in Thailand?
Bhutanese passport holders can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Bhutanese citizens need for Thailand?
A valid passport is all Bhutanese citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 60 days).
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