Thailand Tourist Visa ยท Flight Itinerary Guide

Flight itinerary for your Thailand tourist visa โ€” delivered instantly.

Thailand's immigration at Suvarnabhumi checks your finances at the gate โ€” 20,000 THB per person minimum โ€” and runs the strictest tiered entry ban system in Southeast Asia (90-day overstay = 1-year ban, 3+ years = 10-year ban). Whether you're flying into BKK or DMK, your departure itinerary needs to be documented before you land. Get yours built on real GDS data in 15 minutes.

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1Understand the basics

What you need to know

What is a flight itinerary โ€” and why does Thai immigration check it at the gate?

Thailand's embassy and eVisa portal both require proof of your travel plans โ€” specifically an inbound flight and a confirmed departure from Thailand โ€” before they will issue a tourist visa. Thai immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports also verify onward travel on arrival. Buying actual flights before your visa clears means absorbing 100% of the financial risk if your application is delayed or denied. A Flightinary itinerary eliminates that risk entirely.

What a flight itinerary is

A professionally formatted document built from live GDS aviation data showing your inbound route to Thailand and your outbound or onward departure โ€” complete with real flight numbers, airline IATA codes, and correct airport identifiers. Produced as visa documentation, not a booking confirmation.

Why not just buy a real ticket?

Thailand's tourist visa refusal rate runs around 8% for certain nationalities. On visa-exempt entries, travellers are sometimes denied boarding by airlines if they cannot show onward travel. Paying for real flights before you have confirmed entry permission โ€” or before you know if you're visa-exempt โ€” exposes you to unnecessary financial loss. An itinerary from Flightinary costs a fraction of a ticket.

Does Flightinary's itinerary work for Thailand visa submissions?

Yes. The itinerary is generated from live aviation data and formatted to the standard expected by Thai embassies, the Thailand eVisa portal, and immigration officers โ€” real flight numbers, valid IATA airport codes, and a complete route showing both entry and exit from Thailand.

The process

How to get your Thailand Tourist Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps

From search to a submission-ready itinerary in under 20 minutes โ€” ready to upload to the eVisa portal or include with your embassy application.

01

Search your route

Enter your departure city, your Thai destination (Bangkok BKK/DMK, Phuket HKT, Chiang Mai CNX, etc.), and your travel dates. We surface real available flights on major carriers.

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Place your order

Pay a small service fee โ€” not the ticket price. Your personalised itinerary showing both inbound and outbound legs is generated instantly from real-time aviation data in your name. Ensure your entry airport (Suvarnabhumi BKK or Don Mueang DMK for Bangkok; HKT for Phuket) matches your actual routing โ€” Thai immigration cross-references at the gate.

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03

Submit with your visa or at check-in

Include the itinerary in your Thai embassy application, upload it to the eVisa portal, or carry it at check-in if you're entering visa-exempt and your airline requires onward travel proof.

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2Build your application

Full document checklist

Everything you need for a Thailand tourist visa application

Thai embassies are thorough โ€” an incomplete submission means starting over. The financial proof requirement (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family) trips up more applicants than any other document. Work through this list before your appointment.

The Thailand eVisa portal (thaievisa.go.th) is the fastest application route for most nationalities. Embassy applications remain available where eVisa is not yet rolled out. Both routes require the same core documents.

Identity & visa form

  • Valid passport

    6+ months validity beyond your departure from Thailand, with at least 1 blank page

  • Thailand visa application form

    Fully completed and signed โ€” available at Thai embassy or on thaievisa.go.th

  • 2 passport photos

    White background, 4x6 cm, taken within 6 months โ€” no glasses

  • Passport bio page copy

    Colour copy of photo page; copy of any previous Thai visas or entry stamps

Travel itinerary

  • Flight itineraryWe provide this

    Must show both inbound flight to Thailand and outbound/onward departure โ€” real flight numbers and IATA airport codes required

  • Hotel or accommodation confirmation

    Covering every night of your stay โ€” Airbnb printouts or hotel booking confirmations accepted

  • Travel insurance

    Not mandatory for visa application but strongly advisable; minimum $10,000 medical cover recommended

  • Detailed day-by-day itinerary

    List of destinations and activities โ€” particularly helpful for multi-city visits

Financial proof

  • Bank statements

    Last 3โ€“6 months showing at least 20,000 THB (~$550) per person or 40,000 THB per family

  • Payslips or salary certificate

    Last 3 months, showing stable income from a legitimate employer

  • Cash or foreign currency exchange receipt

    Immigration sometimes asks to see cash at arrival โ€” 10,000 THB (~$280) per person minimum

  • Sponsorship letter

    If a company or individual is funding your trip โ€” include their bank statements and proof of relationship

Ties to home country

  • Employment letter

    On company letterhead, confirming your position, salary, and approved leave โ€” critical for visa-required nationals

  • Business registration

    If self-employed โ€” company registration, trade licence, or equivalent

  • Property lease or ownership document

    Rental contract, utility bills, or title deed showing your fixed residence

  • Family ties documentation

    Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or dependant records

"Ties to home country" is where most applications fail. Thailand's 500 THB per day overstay fine is modest โ€” but overstays over 90 days result in an entry ban of 1 year, over 1 year results in a 3-year ban, and over 3 years results in a 10-year ban. The blacklist is enforced strictly at all Thai ports of entry.

Know your profile

How your nationality affects your Thailand tourist visa application

Thailand's entry system has three tiers: full visa exemption (30 days, no application), tourist visa on arrival for selected nationalities (15 days, extendable), and the full tourist visa (TR) requiring prior embassy or eVisa application. Understanding your tier is the first step.

PassportRefusal rateInterview req.Min. bank balanceAvg. processing
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณIndia~8%Not required20,000 THB+5โ€“10 business days
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina~3%Not required20,000 THB5โ€“7 business days
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUSAExemptN/AN/AVisa-exempt 30 days
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งUKExemptN/AN/AVisa-exempt 30 days
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVietnam~4%Not required20,000 THB5โ€“7 business days
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญPhilippines~5%Not required20,000 THB5โ€“7 business days
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌNigeria~12%Not required40,000 THB+7โ€“14 business days
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉBangladesh~10%Not required30,000 THB+7โ€“10 business days
Refusal rates for embassy visa applications. Visa-exempt nationals do not have a formal refusal rate but can be turned back at the border. Bank balance thresholds are indicative. Processing times for embassy applications โ€” eVisa is typically faster.

๐ŸŸก Medium scrutiny โ€” Nigeria (~12%), Bangladesh (~10%)?

Build a watertight financial file โ€” 6 months of bank statements showing a consistent balance well above 20,000 THB per person, payslips, and an employer letter with explicit leave confirmation. A day-by-day itinerary with hotel confirmations and a Flightinary itinerary showing both legs of your journey completes the picture. Apply through the eVisa portal (thaievisa.go.th) where supported โ€” it is faster and clearer than embassy walk-in applications.

๐ŸŸข Low scrutiny โ€” India (~8%), Philippines (~5%)?

Apply through the eVisa portal if your nationality is supported โ€” it is faster and clearer than embassy walk-in applications. Submit all documents in one go. The financial evidence requirement (20,000 THB per person) is a threshold, not a soft guideline โ€” make sure your bank balance clearly exceeds it. A return flight itinerary from Flightinary is one of the two documents immigration references at both the gate and the border.

3Apply and wait

Application timeline

What happens after you submit your Thailand tourist visa application

Embassy applications take up to 15 business days; the eVisa portal is typically faster at 5โ€“7 business days. Apply well in advance of your travel date โ€” Thai embassies do not guarantee rush processing.

Confirm your entry tier and application channel

Day 0 โ€” Plan ahead

Check whether you are visa-exempt (arriving with 30 days stamp), eligible for visa on arrival (15 days, limited nationalities), or required to apply for a tourist visa (TR) in advance. Most applicants from South Asia, Africa, and parts of the Middle East need the TR visa.

Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary

Day 0โ€“1 ยท Instant delivery

Order your itinerary showing both your inbound and outbound flights from Thailand. This is required by both the eVisa portal and embassy submissions. Generated from real-time aviation data โ€” correct flight numbers, IATA codes, and airline names.

โšก This is where most applicants fail โ€” don't use a fake PDF

Submit through eVisa portal or embassy

Day 1

Apply via thaievisa.go.th (eVisa) or in person at your nearest Thai embassy. For embassy applications, bring all original documents plus photocopies. Pay the 2,000 THB fee (~$55) at the counter or online depending on your channel.

Application reviewed

Days 2โ€“15

eVisa portal: typically 5โ€“7 business days. Embassy applications: up to 15 business days. You may receive a request for supplementary documents โ€” respond promptly within the stated deadline.

Collect your visa and prepare for arrival

Day 7โ€“17

Your TR tourist visa grants 60 days on arrival. If you need more time, visit a local immigration office in Thailand before your stamp expires โ€” a 30-day extension costs 1,900 THB. Carry your return itinerary in case it's checked at the border.

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4Once you're in

Stay rules โ€” explained

How long can you stay in Thailand?

Thailand has overlapping stay regimes โ€” visa-exempt arrivals get 30 or 60 days (depending on nationality and bilateral agreements), tourist visa holders get 60 days, and a one-time 30-day extension is available at any local immigration office. Understanding the rules protects you from costly fines.

60

Days on tourist visa

A Thailand Tourist Visa (TR) grants 60 days on each entry. This is the longest standard stay for visa-required nationalities.

30

Day extension available

A single 30-day extension can be applied for at any Thailand Immigration Bureau office before your stamp expires โ€” 1,900 THB fee.

500

THB per day overstay fine

The overstay fine is 500 THB per day up to a maximum of 20,000 THB, but ban consequences are the real risk โ€” avoid overstays entirely.

Overstaying in Thailand incurs a fine of 500 THB per day (capped at 20,000 THB). However, the real consequences are more severe: overstays of 90+ days result in a 1-year entry ban; over 1 year, 3 years; over 3 years, 10 years. If caught at the border rather than turning yourself in, the ban period doubles. Self-surrender at an immigration office before departure is always the right move.

Full visa specification

Thailand Tourist Visa โ€” key facts for 2025โ€“2026

A complete overview of the Thailand Tourist Visa (TR) and the eVisa process for 2025 and 2026.

Visa type
Tourist Visa (TR) โ€” also available via Thailand eVisa portal
Maximum stay
60 days per entry on tourist visa; 30-day extension available
Visa fee
1,000 THB (~$28) single entry TR ยท 2,000 THB double entry TR ยท 5,000 THB multiple entry ยท 2,000 THB visa-on-arrival
Processing time โ€” embassy
Up to 15 business days
Processing time โ€” eVisa
5โ€“7 business days
Visa exemption
Many nationalities receive 30 or 60 days on arrival without a visa
Interview required?
No โ€” embassy application only; no in-person interview
Biometrics
Not required for tourist visa application
Entry types
Single, double, or multiple entry โ€” specify on application
Extension
30 days โ€” apply at Thailand Immigration Bureau, 1,900 THB fee
Financial requirement
20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family, verifiable at immigration
Work permitted?
No โ€” tourist visa does not authorise employment
Overstay fine
500 THB per day, maximum 20,000 THB; bans for overstays over 90 days
Flight itinerary required?
Yes โ€” must show both entry into and departure from Thailand
Itinerary format
Real flight numbers, airline IATA codes, correct airport identifiers, dated

Common questions

Frequently asked questions โ€” Thailand Tourist Visa flight itinerary

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