India Visa for Thai Citizens
Thai passport holders need an e-Visa for India — applied for online before travel.
Eligible for India e-Visa.
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗How Thai citizens apply for a India visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
- → See the exact document checklist for Thai applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Thai applicants
The exact documents Thai citizens must submit for India, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
otherJournalist Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please check the Documents required as per below:
businessConference Visa
To avoid delays when lodging the visa application should include the following: - Only Online Visa Application Forms are accepted. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are no longer accepted. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay. - Additional Online Applications should be downloaded and filled in by Nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and applicants of Pakistan origin as applicable. - Application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in) ) - 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background - 2 copies of Passport Bio page Copy of ID card - Original passport with a minimum validity of 6 months and at least 2 blank pages - Invitation letter from company in India - Letter from Thai organization with affixed company seal (specifying the purpose of the visit) - Return flight bookings - Clearance from the Ministry of external affairs/ Nodal Ministry/ The ministry of home affairs - Reference letter (completed in black ink) in case of non – thai national - Hotel bookings in India (if available) Please note: Countries that must have a bank statement attached with the document are listed below: Nigeria, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
studentResearch Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please check the Documents required as perbelow:
otherTransfer of Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please check the Documents required as per instructions in the Embassy’s website. To avoid delays when lodging the visa application should include the following: Please note: Only visa’s issued from Indian embassy in Thailand are transferable. Visa issued from other countries are not transferable. - Only Online Visa Application Forms (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in) are accepted. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are no longer accepted. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay. - Additional Online Applications should be downloaded and filled in by Nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and applicants of Pakistan origin as applicable. - Application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in) ) - 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background - 2 copies of Passport Bio page - Photocopy of valid India visa - Previous passport (if available) - Photocopies of both old and new passport - Authority letter (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2Mh7OeScCjCIdLpr2B2TJw/82ed5b5abce4f8eab651a74e8462e3a1/authority-letter1.pdf) along with the representative’s ID card copy if applicant cannot come personally. - Embassy of India in Bangkok has requested all applicants to submit a copy of their travel tickets to India and onward journey. Also applicants will need to provide document evidence of their stay in India (Hotel Booking or Invite letter if staying with friend/family). - All Thai applicants intending to apply for Tourist Visa to India at VFS, India Visa Application Centre Bangkok Thailand are requested to apply at least 5 days before their travel date to help us serve you better. - All Foreign Nationals applying for Tourist Visa to India are advised to apply at least 8 days in advance from their date of travel. Applicants and Travel agents are requested to strictly follow above instructions. - Copy of TAZKARA (Afghanistan passport holder) - Any other supporting documents. This is not intended to be a complete list of documents that may be needed. Embassy officer reserves the right to ask for additional documents post submission of application.
transitTransit Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please check the Documents required as per instructions in the Embassy’s website. Please note: Countries that must have a bank statement attached with the document are listed below: Nigeria, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
otherEntry Visa
Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the visa category you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. To avoid delays when lodging the visa application should include the following: - Only Online Visa Application Forms are accepted. Please note that handwritten or typed forms are no longer accepted. Incomplete visa forms/insufficient/false documents may result in visa rejection or possible delay. - Additional Online Applications should be downloaded and filled in by Nationals of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and applicants of Pakistan origin as applicable. - Additionally please note below requirements: Entry visa (Spouse or dependents of Indian passport holder) - application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in) ) - 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background - 2 copies of Passport Bio page - Copy of ID card - Copy of house registration - Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required) - Copy of Spouse’s passport bio page - Original passport with a minimum 12 months validity with atleast 2 blank pages - Invitation letter from applicant’s spouse permitting the applicant to reside at Spouse’ home - Proof of booking flight ticket ( one way ticket) - Copy of previous India visa if the same - Entry visa(Spouse or dependents of foreigners employed/residing in India) - application form( www.indianvisaonline.gov.in (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in) ) - 2 Photographs of size 2 inch x 2 inch in white background - 2 copies of Passport Bio page Copy of ID card - Copy of House Registration - Copy of marriage certificate (If the marriage certificate is in Thai then a translated and attested copy from the Ministry of Foreign affairs will be required) (If the marriage certificate is from another country then the same need to be attested by the Embassy of that country) - Copy of birth certificate (in case of dependents) - Copy of Inviting Spouse’s passport bio pages, Indian employment visa page - Original passport with a minimum validity of12 months and at least 2 blank pages - Invitation letter from spouse permitting applicant to reside at spouse’s home - Flight ticket booking (one way ticket booking can be provided) - Copy of previous India visa issued (if available)Consent letter from parents permitting child to travel to India - For dependents less than 15 years in age, passport copy of both parents bio pages needs to be provided Please note: Countries that must have a bank statement attached with the document are listed below: Nigeria, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan This is not intended to be a complete list of documents that may be needed. Embassy officer reserves the right to ask for additional documents post submission of application.
India visa for Thailand citizens — FAQ
Do Thai citizens need a visa for India?
Thai passport holders need an e-Visa for India — applied for online before travel.
What documents do Thai citizens need for India?
A valid passport plus the India document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Related visa requirements
For Thai citizens