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Last updated: 25.09.2026

Visas to Thailand

♦ Citizens of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, Sweden and Russia may enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days.
♦ Stateless persons holding an Estonian alien’s passport / travel document are not covered by the visa-free regime and must obtain a visa before travelling.
♦ All foreign nationals entering Thailand must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Complete the arrival card through Viisa.ee.
Visa-free for up to 30 days

For Estonian citizens

No visa is required for a tourist trip of up to 30 days. For a longer trip, a tourist visa allowing a stay of up to 60 days can be obtained, and the stay may be extended in Thailand for up to a further 30 days.

Visa-free for up to 30 days

For EU citizens

EU citizens, including citizens of Latvia, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden, may enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days.

Visa-free for up to 30 days

For citizens of Ukraine and Russia

Citizens of Russia and Ukraine may enter Thailand for tourism without a visa for up to 30 days.

Visa required

For stateless persons

Holders of an Estonian alien’s passport / travel document must obtain a visa before travelling.

Need a tourist visa to Thailand?

Complete our online application form and attach the required documents. We will review the file and request clarification if necessary.

Complete the application

Price

Single-entry tourist visa

115 €

A TR tourist visa allows a stay in Thailand of up to 60 days. Once in Thailand, the stay may be extended by up to another 30 days at Immigration (fee approximately THB 1,900).

TDAC arrival card

15 €

All foreign nationals must complete a TDAC before entering Thailand. Applications for our TDAC service should be submitted no later than 1 working day before arrival in Thailand.

One-year visa for applicants aged 50+

280 €

A one-year multiple-entry O-A visa for applicants aged 50 or over. The application requires proof of finances, a police clearance certificate, a medical certificate and insurance meeting the applicable requirements.

Multiple-entry tourist visa

280 €

The METV is valid for 6 months and allows multiple entries to Thailand with a stay of up to 60 days per entry. Separate requirements apply to the passport, finances and proof of employment.

Processing time

Visa processing time
Visa applications are usually processed in about 2–3 weeks. Processing may take longer during busy periods at the consulate. We recommend starting the application 1–3 months before travel.
TDAC arrival card service
You may send your application to Viisa.ee no earlier than 21 calendar days and no later than 1 working day before arrival in Thailand.

Visa application process

1

Application form

Complete the Viisa.ee online application and upload the documents. If you cannot upload the documents with the application, you can send them to our e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Complete the visa application

2

Review

We will review the application, files, passport validity, financial documents, tickets and accommodation confirmation. If anything is missing, we will contact you.

3

Submission and result

We will submit the application through the Thai consulate’s electronic system. Once approved, the electronic visa will be sent to you by e-mail.

Thailand arrival card

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

All foreign nationals entering Thailand must complete the digital TDAC arrival card. The process is fully online. Once completed, the ready arrival card will be sent to the client by e-mail.

An application through Viisa.ee may be submitted in advance — no earlier than 21 calendar days and no later than 1 working day before arrival. The official system accepts the TDAC no earlier than 3 days before the arrival date, including the day of arrival, so we will submit the data within the permitted period.

Complete the arrival card

Required documents

1. Tourist visa for a stay of up to 60 days (+ option to extend in Thailand for another 30 days)
  1. A colour copy or photograph of the full passport spread containing the biodata page. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
  2. A colour photograph of the applicant taken within the last 6 months. Example of an acceptable photograph.
  3. A document confirming the home address. It must be from the last month, be in Estonian or English, and show the applicant’s first name, surname and home address. One of the following is acceptable:
    • electricity bill;
    • utility / rent-related bill;
    • gas bill;
    • telephone bill;
    • internet bill.
  4. Flight booking in English in both directions: from the country of residence to Thailand and onward from Thailand to a third country or back to the country of residence.
  5. Accommodation confirmation in English for the entire trip. If several hotels or apartments are booked, multiple files may be attached.
  6. Three separate bank statements in PDF format in English — for the last three months. The statements must show the account holder’s name and the balance at the end of each respective month.
    • For a trip of up to 20 days, the end-of-month balance for each of the three months must be at least €600 per person.
    • For a trip of 21 days or more, the guideline is at least €30 per person for each day of stay.
    • It is not necessary to send all transactions for the entire month if online banking can generate a statement for the last days of the month and the closing balance is clearly visible. For example, when applying in September: statement 1 — 23.06–30.06, statement 2 — 24.07–31.07, statement 3 — 24.08–31.08.
    • If one bank statement is used to demonstrate funds for several family members, documents proving the relationship in English may be required, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate.
  7. A copy of both sides of an Estonian or Finnish ID card — not required for citizens of Estonia or Finland. For citizens of other countries and stateless persons, the document must confirm lawful residence in Estonia or Finland and remain valid at least until the end of the trip.
Complete the tourist visa application
2. Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — arrival card
  1. A completed TDAC application on our website.
  2. The application must include:
    • a colour copy or photograph of the passport biodata page;
    • a flight booking to Thailand — a one-way ticket is acceptable;
    • a booking for the first hotel or other accommodation;
    • if the return ticket has already been purchased, it should also be attached.

A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed before every entry to Thailand. The TDAC is not a visa.

You may apply for the card through Viisa.ee in advance — no earlier than 21 calendar days and no later than 1 working day before arrival. We submit the TDAC itself to the official system within the permitted period — no earlier than 3 days before arrival, including the day of arrival.

Once completed, we will send the ready Thailand Digital Arrival Card to the client by e-mail. A new TDAC is required for every new entry to Thailand, including for children.

Complete TDAC
3. Multiple-entry Non-Immigrant O-A (Long Stay) visa for applicants aged 50+
  1. A colour copy or photograph of the passport biodata page. The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of entry to Thailand.
  2. A colour photograph of the applicant taken within the last 6 months.
  3. Proof of financial means. One of the following three options must be met:
    • funds in a savings or current bank account of at least 25,000 EUR; or
    • verified monthly income / pension of at least 2,200 EUR per month; or
    • funds in a bank account plus annual income / pension together amounting to at least 25,000 EUR.
    The following documents are accepted as evidence:
    • an official bank certificate in English;
    • a bank statement in English;
    • the documents must show the account holder’s name and the available balance;
    • an official pension / income certificate in English showing the monthly amount.
  4. A police clearance certificate in English. At the time of application, the certificate must be no more than 3 months old.
  5. A medical certificate in English, issued in the country of application and no more than 3 months old. The certificate must confirm the absence of the following conditions: LEPROSY, TUBERCULOSIS (T.B.), ELEPHANTIASIS, DRUG ADDICTION, and THIRD STEP OF SYPHILIS. Download the medical certificate template.
  6. Medical insurance valid in Thailand for the entire visa validity period. Medical expense coverage must be at least 100,000 EUR. The insurance company must sign the form prescribed by the Thai insurance and health insurance authority. Download the form for the insurance company.
  7. A document confirming the home address in Estonia or Finland. It must be from the last month, be in Estonian or English, and show the applicant’s first name, surname and home address. One of the following is acceptable:
    • electricity bill;
    • utility / rent-related bill;
    • gas bill;
    • telephone bill;
    • internet bill.
  8. Additional form with detailed personal information. Download the form.
  9. Applicants who are not citizens of Estonia or Finland must provide a copy of both sides of a valid ID card / residence permit.

The Non-Immigrant O-A visa is intended for applicants aged 50 or over who plan a long-term stay in Thailand. Employment is prohibited under an O-A visa. The visa is issued for 1 year.

Important: some official O-A documents may require notarisation, an apostille, legalisation or an official translation. Before starting the application, we check the document requirements for the individual applicant.

After entering on an O-A visa, a long stay in Thailand is permitted, but while in the country the 90-day reporting requirement must be observed — Immigration must be notified of the place of residence every 90 days.

Complete the O-A visa application
4. Multiple-entry tourist visa (METV)
  1. A colour copy or photograph of the passport biodata page. The passport must be valid for at least 12 months on the date of entry to Thailand and contain at least 2 completely blank pages.
  2. A colour photograph of the applicant taken within the last 6 months.
  3. Flight booking in English or Finnish for the first trip:
    • the outbound tickets must show that the journey starts in Estonia or Finland;
    • departure from Thailand must be no later than 60 days after entry.
    If the journey includes connections, the booking must show the complete itinerary to Thailand.
  4. Proof of accommodation in Thailand for the first trip. One of the following is acceptable:
    • hotel booking;
    • rental agreement;
    • proof of property ownership;
    • when staying with a private person — an invitation, a copy of the host’s passport or ID card, and a document confirming the host’s address.
  5. Bank statements in English or Finnish for at least the last 6 months.
    • At the end of each month, the balance must be at least €6,000 per applicant.
    • The statements must show the account holder’s name and the balance.
    • The bank documents must be issued by a bank operating in Estonia or Finland.
  6. Proof of employment / occupation:
    • for employees — an employer’s certificate in English stating the position and salary;
    • for entrepreneurs / company owners — registration documents or other evidence of company ownership.
  7. A document confirming the home address in Estonia or Finland. It must be from the last month, be in Estonian or English, and show the applicant’s first name, surname and home address. One of the following is acceptable:
    • electricity bill;
    • utility / rent-related bill;
    • gas bill;
    • telephone bill;
    • internet bill.
  8. Applicants who are not citizens of Estonia or Finland must provide a copy of both sides of a valid ID card / residence permit. The document must remain valid at least until the end of the first trip.

The multiple-entry tourist visa (METV) is valid for 6 months. Each entry allows a stay in Thailand of up to 60 days (the stay cannot be extended by an additional 30 days).

Complete the METV application

Why clients choose us

We carefully review the application and document package before submission to the consulate.
We support our clients throughout the entire visa application process.
Our office is located in the centre of Tallinn.
We provide consultations in Russian, Estonian and English.

Frequently asked questions

Does an Estonian citizen need a visa after 15.09.2026?

No, not for a tourist trip of up to 30 days. A visa must be obtained in advance for a longer stay.

Does a holder of an Estonian grey passport need a visa?

Yes. The visa-free regime does not apply to an Estonian alien’s passport / stateless person’s travel document.

Can I apply for an e-Visa if I am already in Thailand?

No. A Thai e-Visa application must be submitted while the applicant is outside Thailand.

Do I need to complete an arrival card?

Yes. All foreign nationals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card. You can arrange the card in advance through Viisa.ee using this link.

General information for travel to Thailand

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

All foreign travellers must complete the TDAC online before entering Thailand. The official form can be submitted no earlier than 3 days before the arrival date, including the day of arrival. The TDAC is not a visa.

Arrange TDAC through Viisa.ee

Financial means for visa-free entry

Immigration may ask for proof of sufficient funds. For travellers using the tourist visa-exemption scheme, the official guidance indicates the equivalent of THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family.

Visa validity and permitted stay are not the same

Visa validity determines the period during which the visa may be used for entry. The permitted length of stay is determined separately upon entry. A TR tourist visa allows a stay of up to 60 days.

Overstay

Do not exceed the period granted by Immigration. Overstay may result in a fine, additional restrictions and problems with future travel.

Still have questions?

Contact us — we will check whether you need a visa, advise you on the required documents and help prepare the application.

+372 600 4444

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Rävala pst 6 (2nd floor)
Tallinn, 10145
+372 600 4444