Thailand visit visa
Plan Bangkok and the islands with help on your Thailand visa from Dubai
From the Grand Palace in Bangkok to the beaches of Phuket, Thailand makes a wonderful holiday from Dubai. Whether you need a Thailand visa depends on your nationality. If you do, the application is made online. Our team in Deira helps you prepare and file it so it has the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents planning a Thai holiday
Tell us your nationality and your plans. We tell you whether you need a visa for your trip.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting relatives or flying in for a meeting, tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your application around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We check whether you need a visa
Some nationalities can visit Thailand without a visa and others need one. We check your nationality and your plans before anything else.
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We prepare your online application
If you need a visa, we help you complete the online application and check every document carefully.
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We can arrange the whole trip
Our Bangkok and Pattaya and Bangkok and Phuket holiday packages include flights, hotels, breakfast, tours, transfers and a guide.
Applying for a Thailand visa from the UAE
- How you apply
- Online on the Thai e-Visa website. The embassy and consulate no longer take applications in person.
- Handled by
- The Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi
- Processing
- 3 to 10 working days, not counting the day you submit and pay
- Express service
- There isn't one, so apply in good time
- Who needs a visa
- It depends on your nationality
- Arrival card
- Every foreign visitor fills in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within three days before arrival
We checked these points with the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A passport valid for at least six months from the day you enter Thailand
- A recent passport-size photo that meets the e-Visa photo rules
- Your UAE residence visa or Emirates ID
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- A hotel booking or invitation letter that matches your travel dates
- Any other documents the e-Visa website lists for your type of visa
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your nationality. Some nationalities can visit without a visa and others need one. Ask us whether you qualify and we will check for you.
How do I apply for a Thai visa from the UAE?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi says people in the UAE who need a visa apply online through the Thai e-Visa website. In-person applications are no longer accepted. We help you prepare and file your online application.
How do you give my Thailand visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.
How long does a Thailand e-Visa take?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi says processing can take 3 to 10 working days, not counting the day you submit and pay. There's no express service, so apply in good time.
Which documents do I need for a Thai e-Visa?
A passport valid for six months from your entry date, a recent photo, your UAE residence visa or Emirates ID, confirmed return tickets and a hotel booking that matches your dates. The e-Visa website lists any extra documents for your type of visa.
Do I have to apply from the UAE?
Yes. The embassy only considers applications made while you're in the UAE. It rejects applications sent from Thailand or from another country.
What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
It's a free online arrival card that every foreign visitor fills in before entering Thailand. You complete it on the Thai Immigration Bureau's website within three days before you arrive. It isn't a visa.
What do I show when I land in Thailand?
The embassy asks you to carry your passport, a printed copy of your e-Visa, your hotel booking and your return ticket.
Can you arrange the whole holiday as well?
Yes. Our Bangkok and Pattaya and Bangkok and Phuket holiday packages include flights, 4-star hotels, breakfast, tours, transfers and a guide.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
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