How to Apply for a Thailand Tourist Visa from Nepal

Thailand doesn't offer visa-free entry or Visa on Arrival to Nepali passport holders, despite what a lot of outdated blogs claim. You need an approved Tourist Visa (TR) before you fly, applied for entirely online from 2025.

Quick answer: Apply online at thaievisa.go.th for a Tourist Visa (TR) — a single stay of up to 60 days. Processing takes a minimum of 7 working days after fee payment, so apply 3–4 weeks ahead. You'll also need a separate Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours of arrival.

Do You Need a Visa?

Yes. Nepal isn't on Thailand's visa-exemption list or its Visa on Arrival list, so arriving without an approved visa risks denied boarding or entry refusal. The one exception is Nepali diplomatic/official passport holders, who get 90 days visa-free.

Visa Types

Type	Stay	Validity
Single entry	Up to 60 days	3 months from issue
Multiple entry	Up to 60 days per entry	6 months from issue

Documents You'll Need

Passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages)
Recent passport photo, white background
Citizenship certificate / National ID copy
Confirmed round-trip flight tickets
Confirmed hotel booking for the full stay
Bank statement, 3–6 months, stable balance (commonly around NPR 100,000)
Cover letter / day-by-day itinerary
Proof of ties to Nepal: NOC from employer, business registration, or student ID
Travel insurance (not mandatory yet, but recommended)
Minors: birth certificate + notarized consent letter from any non-travelling parent

Documents in Nepali must be translated into English and legalized.

How to Apply

Scan all documents above.
Apply online at thaievisa.go.th — in-person submission hasn't been accepted since January 2025.
Watch your email for follow-up document requests.
Once ready for payment, deposit the fee at any Global IME Bank branch and get a Manager's Cheque.
Submit the cheque in person at the Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu, Mon–Fri, 09:30–11:30 hrs.
Wait a minimum of 7 working days (longer in peak season, Nov–Feb).
Receive and print your approval email — this is your visa.
Complete the TDAC online within 72 hours of your flight.
Travel with your approval email, TDAC confirmation, and supporting documents.

Fee

Roughly NPR 5,000 for single entry and NPR 25,000 for multiple entry — non-refundable, and subject to change without notice. The exact figure shows up on the portal at payment stage.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

Separate from your visa. Every traveler, regardless of visa type, must register online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours of arrival.

Royal Thai Embassy, Kathmandu

167/4 Ward No. 3, Maharajgunj, Bansbari Road, Kathmandu | (977 1) 4371410 / 4371411 Visa hours: Mon–Fri, 08:30–12:30 & 13:30–16:30 hrs

FAQs

Can Nepali citizens get a Visa on Arrival? No — Nepal isn't on Thailand's VOA list.

How long does processing take? A minimum of 7 working days; apply 3–4 weeks ahead to be safe.

How long can I stay in Thailand? Up to 60 days, extendable once by 30 more days at a Thai immigration office.

Is travel insurance required? Not legally mandatory yet, but strongly recommended — and this could change.

Can I apply fully online? The application itself is online, but fee payment still needs an in-person cheque drop-off at the embassy.

Requirements change often — confirm current details at thaievisa.go.th before applying.

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