Visa Applications / Entry Requirements: Thailand
German citizens and citizens of 92 other countries can travel to Thailand for tourism, business or urgent work/ad hoc work (the work must be completed within 15 working days) for a stay of up to 60 days without a visa. The passport must be valid for at least another 6 months upon entry. All travelers must fill out a Digital Arrival Card 3 days before arrival (day of arrival counts) from 01.05.25 onwards. This does not apply to transit travelers who do not pass through passport control.
If the stay exceeds 60 days or you are not one of the citizens who can travel without a visa, the only option is to apply for an eVisa (electronic visa). You can find more information on this under “eVisa”.
All travelers must fill out a Digital Arrival Card 3 days before arrival (day of arrival counts) from 01.05.25 onwards. This does not apply to transit travelers who do not pass through passport control.
Thailand offers a range of visa categories. When choosing the right visa category, it is important to ensure that the respective requirements are met. The length of stay varies depending on the category. Visas are always valid from the date of issue. Tourist visas allow a stay of up to 60 days. If a longer stay is desired, a non-immigrant visa with a maximum stay of 90 days should be applied for.
The most common visa categories are listed below, along with a link to a checklist and the required documents:
TR1 = Tourism and leisure travel (up to 60 days stay)
TR2 = Participant in a MICE (Meeting, Incentives, Convention, Exhibitions) industry event supported by the TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau) (up to 60 days stay)
TR4 = Visit by family members residing in Thailand (up to 60 days' stay)
B2 = business visitor (up to 90 days stay)
L2 = long-term visa for pensioners aged 50 and over with an annual pension or a fixed income
OA = long-term stay (up to 365 days)
O2 = pensioners aged 50 and over with a state pension who do not wish to stay in Thailand for more than 90 days
O3 = former Thai nationals who have renounced their Thai nationality (up to 90 days stay)
O7 = stay with a non-Thai family residing in Thailand (longer than 60 days)
O8 = stay with a Thai family residing in Thailand (longer than 60 days)
If your purpose of travel is not included in the visa categories listed here, please view the list of all 65 visa categories and select your category: ALL CATEGORIES
How to apply for an evisa or digital arrival card through SERVISUM is shown in the black box on the right.
Processing time (without guarantee):
Visa: approx. 15 business days
Arrival Card: 1-2 days