Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Bhutanese Citizens
Bhutanese passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. You only need the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival.
Business trips have the same answer as tourism for this passport, so this page already covers you.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No. Since 15 September 2026, Bhutanese citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism only.
Every traveller also has to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
Travelling for business meetings? The visa exemption is for tourism only, so choose Business above for the Non-Immigrant B e-Visa.
Is this for you?
Bhutanese passport holders visiting Thailand for up to 30 days.
What you can do
Tourism.
What is not allowed
Business meetings, or any purpose other than tourism.
Staying longer
You can ask an immigration office in Thailand for one extension of up to 30 days, at the officer's discretion. The fee is 1,900 THB.
Before you go
Submit the TDAC within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
What to bring
- A confirmed return or onward ticket (immigration may ask for it)
- Funds of 20,000 THB per person, or 40,000 THB per family
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival
FAQs
Can I attend business meetings without a business visa?
No. Thailand's 30-day visa exemption for Bhutanese passports is for tourism only. For business meetings, choose Business above and apply for the Non-Immigrant B e-Visa before you travel.
Can I stay longer?
Yes, once. You can ask an immigration office in Thailand for one extension of up to 30 days. It is at the officer's discretion, and the fee is 1,900 THB.
Is the arrival card the same as the visa?
No. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a separate online form. All non-Thai travellers, including Bhutanese passport holders, must submit it within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, with or without a visa. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
How early should I apply?
You do not need to apply for a visa for a tourist trip of up to 30 days. Submit the TDAC within 3 days before you arrive.
Can I apply myself?
You do not need a visa for a tourist trip of up to 30 days, so there is nothing to apply for and nothing to pay us. Submit the TDAC yourself on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.