Do Thai Citizens Need a Visa to Vietnam?
Thai passport holders DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam for every stay of a maximum of 30 days. They only need a visa if they wish to stay in Vietnam for over 30 consecutive days.
Type of visa Up to 30 days Over 30 days Tourist visa Not required Required Business visa Not required Required
To enter Vietnam, whether under visa exemption or not, their Thai passports should:
- be valid for at least 6 months following arrival date in Vietnam;
- have at least 2 blank pages.
How to Apply for Vietnam Visa for Thai Citizens?
Thai citizens and passport holders can choose from the following two methods to get a Vietnamese visa if their length of stay in Vietnam is longer than 30 days:
1. Get Visa at Local Vietnam Embassy
Contact the local Vietnam embassy/consulate in Thailand (if you are residing in Thailand), or in nearby countries (if you are not residing in Thailand currently) to get visa stamped on your passport before going to Vietnam.
2. Get Vietnam Visa Upon Arrival (Recommended)
The easiest way to get a visa for Vietnam for visitors from Thailand (including Thai citizens and passport holders) who are traveling to Vietnam by air is to get Visa On Arrival (VOA).
With VOA, you apply online via www.vietnam-visa.com by taking these steps:
Recommended readings:
- How to get Vietnam visa in Bangkok
- How to get Vietnam visa in Chiang Mai
- How to get Vietnam visa in Khonkaen
How much is a Vietnam visa for Thai citizens?
The Vietnam visa fees for Thai citizens vary depending on the way they choose to obtain a visa for Vietnam.
- The fees for visa applied at Vietnam embassy vary by the embassy;
- The fees for visa on arrival are US$25 or US$50 for visa stamping for a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa valid for up to 3 months respectively, PLUS the service fee for visa approval letter. Check the table below for your exact Vietnam visa cost.
| Type of visa | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3+ pax | Stamping fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month single entry | $21 | $18.25 | $17.25 | $25 |
| 3 months single entry | $34 | $30.25 | $28.25 | $25 |
| 1 month multiple entry | $26 | $23.25 | $22.25 | $50 |
| 3 months multiple entry | $55 | $52.25 | $46.75 | $50 |
Service Fee is quoted in US $/pax
- US $10/pax for 1 working day processing;
- US $25/pax for 4 working hours processing;
- US $50/pax for 2 working hours processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. See how to apply Vietnam VOA.
Q: Hello,
I know that Thai citizen do not need a Vietnam visa if staying there for less than 30 days.
If I want to stay there for 6 weeks (42 days), so which type of visa do I need?
Should it 1 month or 3 month visa? (Thanyamon)
A: Hi Thanyamon,
If you plan to stay in Vietnam for 6 weeks, you should apply for a 3-month Vietnam visa