India Offers Free 30-Day Double-Entry e-Tourist Visa To Thai Nationals: All You Need To Know

India has introduced a free 30-day double-entry e-Tourist visa facility for Thai nationals, in a move aimed at strengthening tourism and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

The new visa initiative allows eligible Thai citizens to travel to India without paying the usual e-Tourist visa fee. The facility is expected to make travel to India more accessible for Thai tourists and encourage greater tourist movement between the two countries.

What Is The New India e-Visa Facility For Thai Citizens?

Under the new arrangement, Thai nationals can obtain a 30-day e-Tourist visa with double-entry privileges without paying a visa fee.

The double-entry provision means eligible travellers can enter India twice during the validity period of the visa, offering greater flexibility to tourists planning trips that involve travel to another country before returning to India.

The initiative is also expected to benefit India’s tourism sector by encouraging more visitors from Thailand.

How Long Is The Visa Valid?

The e-Tourist visa is valid for 30 days. It permits eligible Thai travellers to make two entries into India during the validity period, subject to the applicable immigration conditions.

Travellers should check the visa granted to them for the exact validity dates and permitted stay before making their travel arrangements.

Why Has India Introduced The Free Visa Facility?

Thailand is an important tourism and cultural partner for India, with longstanding links between the two countries.

Making the e-Tourist visa free is expected to reduce the cost and administrative barrier for Thai visitors while supporting tourism, cultural exchanges and closer people-to-people connections.

The move comes as India continues to use easier visa policies and improved digital services to attract international tourists.

What Thai Travellers Should Know

Thai citizens planning to visit India should apply through India’s official e-Visa system and carefully check the eligibility requirements before travelling.

Travellers should also ensure that their passport and other travel documents meet India’s entry requirements. The visa should be obtained before departure, and visitors must comply with the conditions attached to their e-Tourist visa.

India-Thailand Tourism Ties

India and Thailand share deep historical, cultural and religious connections. Buddhist heritage sites in India are particularly significant for Thai visitors, while destinations such as Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar and other Buddhist pilgrimage centres attract travellers from Thailand.

The free e-Tourist visa facility could therefore provide a further boost to religious tourism as well as leisure travel between the two countries.

Key Details At A Glance

Detail	Information
Eligible travellers	Thai nationals
Visa type	e-Tourist visa
Visa fee	Free
Validity	30 days
Entries permitted	Double entry
Purpose	Tourism and eligible short visits

The initiative is expected to make India a more attractive destination for Thai travellers while strengthening tourism and people-to-people ties between India and Thailand.