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Thailand

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Overview

Explore Thailand...​ 

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and bustling cities.

Fun Fact: Thai culture is full of bright colours, festivals, and traditions with each day of the week having its own lucky colour! Yellow is commonly worn on Mondays to bring good luck, pink on Tuesdays for love and warmth, Wednesday is green for growth and harmony etc.

Thai Flag

6-8hrs

Average Flight Time

Bangkok

Capital City of Thailand

Thai

Official Language

Thai Baht & U.S. Dollar

The currencies used in Thailand are both the Thai baht (THB) and U.S. dollar (USD). ​The Thai baht was introduced in the 19th century. 

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST +3

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Thailand has a tropical climate, with warm temperatures year-round and three main seasons: hot, wet, and cool. 

The wet season, brought by the monsoon, lasts from May to October, while November to February is drier and slightly cooler, making it a popular time for visitors.  

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Country Code: +66

Emergency Contact Numbers

 1669        199        191

Visa Guidelines

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Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Thailand.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip! 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Thailand

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

Click here to learn if your child is visa exempt. 

Click here to learn if your child is eligible for a tourist visa.

If your child is a citizen of one of the 15 nationalities listed below, they will be eligible for an electronic visa on arrival (eVOA) to enter Thailand.

1. Armenia

2. Belarus

3. Bolivia

4. Bolivian Republic of Venezuela

5. Costa Rica

6. El Salvador

7. Ethiopia

8. Kyrgyzstan

9. Namibia

10. Nauru

11. Paraguay

12. Serbia

13. Seychelles

14. Tunisia

15. Vanuatu

Please note, an eVOA is only available if the school trip is entering Thailand via one of the four airports listed below:

  • Suvarnabhumi International Airport
  • Don Mueang International Airport
  • Chiang Mai International Airport
  • Phuket International Airport

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA)

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • Specific dates of travel

Length of Stay

  • 15 days

Application Form

Classification

  • Tourist

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 3 months from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • Nationality dependent

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Thailand, Abu Dhabi

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VFS Global: UAE - Thailand

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Consulate General of Thailand, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.