Chapter 01
Thailand visa at a glance (2026)
| Visa | Official fee | Processing | Stay | Validity | Apply via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa TR, single entry | PKR 13,000 | ~14 working days after fee payment | Up to 60 days | 3 months | thaievisa.go.th |
| Tourist Visa TR, multiple entry | PKR 65,000 | ~14 working days after fee payment | Up to 60 days per entry | 6 months | thaievisa.go.th |
| Transit Visa | PKR 11,000 | ~14 working days | Short transit stay | — | thaievisa.go.th |
Fees are from the Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad fee schedule, effective 15 July 2024 and still published on 13 October 2026. Stay and validity are from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa guide dated 31 August 2026. Full breakdown: Thailand visa fee for Pakistanis.
Chapter 02
Can Pakistanis get a Thailand visa in 2026?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders can get a Thailand tourist visa in 2026, but they must apply for a Thai e-Visa online before travelling. Since 1 January 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad has taken applications only through the official e-Visa portal, thaievisa.go.th, according to the embassy's e-Visa notice (March 2025).
What changed on 15 September 2026: Thailand cut its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for eligible countries and reduced visa on arrival to three countries (Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia). Pakistan is not on any exemption or visa-on-arrival list, as shown in the Thai MFA summary of the revised schemes. For Pakistanis, nothing got easier or harder: the e-Visa was required before and is still required now.
Key rules from the embassy notice:
- You must be physically in Pakistan for the whole application and upload proof of current location (for example a rental agreement or utility bill). Applications without it are rejected.
- Your application goes to the Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad or the Royal Thai Consulate-General Karachi, depending on where you live.
- The fee is paid offline, in cash, at the embassy's Visa Gate in Islamabad. It is non-refundable, even if you withdraw or are refused.
- The approved e-Visa arrives by email. You must print it; the embassy says mobile or electronic copies will not be accepted.
Chapter 03
How much is the Thailand visa fee for Pakistanis?
The Thailand tourist visa fee for Pakistani applicants in Islamabad is PKR 13,000 for a single entry and PKR 65,000 for multiple entries, as published by the Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad (schedule effective 15 July 2024, checked 13 October 2026). The embassy sets this fee in Pakistani rupees, so it does not move with the baht exchange rate.
| Item | Official fee | Our service fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa, single entry | PKR 13,000 | Quote on WhatsApp | Official + service fee |
| Tourist visa, multiple entry | PKR 65,000 | Quote on WhatsApp | Official + service fee |
You pay the official fee directly to the embassy. Our service fee is separate and covers document preparation and review. Older articles quoting PKR 5,000 or PKR 19,500 are out of date or describe agency packages. See the full Thailand visa fee breakdown and our fee policy.
Chapter 04
What documents do Pakistanis need for a Thailand visa?
Every Pakistani applicant for a Thai Tourist Visa (TR) needs six core uploads, listed in the Thai MFA visa guide (31 August 2026):
- Passport biodata page (keep at least 6 months' validity as a safe rule for travel).
- Photograph taken within the last 6 months (JPG/JPEG, maximum 3 MB, per the embassy notice).
- Document showing your current location in Pakistan (CNIC address, rental agreement, utility bill in your name or your family's name).
- Travel booking confirmation (flight reservation).
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand (hotel booking, or an invitation from family or friends in Thailand).
- Financial evidence of at least THB 20,000 (for example bank statements for the last three months, or a sponsor letter).
The embassy may still ask for more documents or an interview. The checklists below add what a Pakistani applicant usually needs to make the "financial evidence" and "reason to return" parts of the file convincing.
If you are employed
- Salary certificate on company letterhead, with your designation and joining date.
- Leave approval or NOC from your employer, showing your return-to-duty date.
- Last 3 months' salary slips.
- Personal bank statement for the last 3 months (6 months is stronger), with salary credits visible.
- Government employees: a departmental NOC. The FIA FAQ says the original is handed to the immigration officer at departure.
If you run a business
- Business NTN certificate and latest FBR income tax return.
- Chamber of Commerce membership, SECP incorporation certificate, or partnership deed (whichever applies).
- Business bank statement and personal bank statement (last 3–6 months).
- A short cover letter on business letterhead stating trip dates and who runs the business while you are away.
If you are a student
- Enrolment letter or student ID, and a leave or NOC letter from your institution if travelling in term time.
- Sponsor letter from a parent, the parent's bank statement (last 3 months) and income proof.
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (FRC) to prove the relationship with the sponsor.
- Applicants under 18 travelling without both parents: a consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.
If you are a housewife or dependent
- Sponsor letter from your husband (or other sponsor) covering trip costs.
- Nikah nama (for spouses) or NADRA FRC (for other family sponsors).
- Sponsor's bank statement (last 3 months) and income proof (salary certificate or business documents).
- If the family travels together, keep one combined itinerary and one hotel booking for all members.
If you are retired
- Pension book or pension payment letter.
- Bank statement for the last 3 months showing pension credits and savings.
- Property documents or other assets (helpful, not mandatory).
If you are a freelancer
- FBR NTN and latest income tax return showing freelance income.
- Bank statements for the last 3–6 months showing regular client payments received into Pakistan (foreign-remittance credits).
- Client contracts or platform earnings statements as supporting evidence.
- Freelancers are often weaker on paper than salaried applicants, so a clear, consistent money trail matters most.
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Chapter 05
How much bank balance do you need for a Thailand visa?
The official minimum for a Thailand tourist visa is THB 20,000 (≈ PKR 165,000) in financial evidence, according to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some Thai missions state THB 40,000 for a family, for example the Royal Thai Embassy Hanoi; Islamabad does not publish a family figure.
The THB 20,000 figure is a floor, not a target. In practice:
- Your balance should comfortably cover flights, hotels and daily costs for the whole trip.
- The balance should match your declared income. A sudden large deposit just before applying looks like borrowed money and is a common reason for refusal.
- Bank statements should be in your name (or your sponsor's, with a sponsor letter and relationship proof) and stamped by the bank.
We never arrange or "show" money in anyone's account. We advise only on genuine funds.
Chapter 06
How to apply for a Thailand e-Visa from Pakistan, step by step
- Create an account at thaievisa.go.th. One account can apply for you and family members, up to 10 applications at a time.
- Choose the visa category: Tourist Visa, single or multiple entry.
- Fill the form and upload your passport page, photo, location proof, flight booking, hotel booking and financial evidence. Upload clear scans; blurred files cause delays.
- Submit and print the application confirmation.
- Pay the fee in cash at the Visa Gate of the Royal Thai Embassy, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, with the confirmation. The embassy notice gives payment hours of 09:30–13:00 and 14:00–15:30 on working days. Karachi applicants should confirm payment arrangements with the Consulate-General Karachi.
- Track the status in your e-Visa account.
- Receive the e-Visa by email and print it. Carry the printout to the airport and to Thai immigration.
All these steps come from the Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad e-Visa notice.
Chapter 07
How long does a Thailand visa take from Pakistan?
A Thailand e-Visa takes about 14 working days after the embassy has received and acknowledged your fee, according to the Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad. The clock starts at payment, not at online submission. Add weekends, Pakistani and Thai public holidays, and time to fix any document queries, and plan for four weeks between applying and flying. Do not buy non-refundable tickets before the visa is issued.
Chapter 08
Why Thailand visas get refused (and how to avoid it)
Thai embassies do not usually give detailed refusal reasons, so prevention matters. These are the problems we see most often in Pakistani files, with the fix for each:
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Fake or edited flight or hotel booking | Use only real, cancellable bookings. The embassy warns that fake documents mean immediate rejection and possible blacklisting of the applicant and the agent. |
| Funds below THB 20,000 or a sudden lump-sum deposit | Apply from an account with a natural history of income and spending. |
| No proof of current location in Pakistan | Upload a CNIC with a matching address, utility bill or rental agreement. |
| Unclear purpose or itinerary | Keep dates consistent across flight, hotel and leave letter. |
| Weak ties to Pakistan | Add an employer NOC, business documents, or family and property ties. |
| Blurred uploads or wrong photo format | Scan in colour; JPG/JPEG photo under 3 MB, taken within 6 months. |
| Applying from outside Pakistan to Islamabad | Apply to the Thai mission where you are physically located. |
The fee is non-refundable, so a refusal costs you PKR 13,000. Getting the file right the first time is the cheapest option.
Chapter 09
What happens at the airport? (FIA and arrival checks)
At the Pakistani airport, FIA immigration checks visit-visa travellers more closely than other passengers, and Bangkok is one of the routes it watches. Under its published FAQ, FIA expects visit-visa travellers to carry:
- a valid passport and the printed Thai e-Visa;
- a return ticket. A 2024 FIA and CAA instruction asked airlines to require the return on the same airline and the same PNR, naming Bangkok routes (ARY News, Oct 2024); whether this is still enforced in 2026 is not confirmed ;
- a confirmed hotel booking;
- proof of sufficient funds (a bank statement plus a debit or credit card);
- documents that support a "sound profile": an employer NOC, business papers or a student letter.
Since October 2026, FIA, passport and Protector staff also run pre-immigration document checks at major airports, including hotel details, proof of funds and travel insurance (trips.pk citing Express Tribune, 1 Oct 2026). Pakistan also requires polio vaccination for international travellers, with vaccination services at airports (Express Tribune, Oct 2026); carry your NADRA polio certificate.
On arrival in Thailand:
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival. It has been mandatory since 1 May 2025 for all non-Thai travellers (Royal Thai Embassy London). It is free on the official site, so avoid look-alike sites that charge for it.
- Show the printed e-Visa, return ticket and hotel booking if asked, and be ready to show funds.
Use our full offloading checklist for Pakistani travellers before you fly.
Chapter 10
Pakistanis living in the UAE or Saudi Arabia
Pakistanis who live in the UAE or Saudi Arabia apply for the Thai e-Visa through the same portal, but the application is assigned to the Thai mission where they are physically located. In the UAE that is the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai; in Saudi Arabia it is the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh. The location rule in the Islamabad e-Visa notice applies the same way.
What changes:
- Location proof: Emirates ID or Saudi iqama, plus a valid residence visa.
- Fee and payment: set by the UAE or Saudi mission, not the PKR schedule above.
- Financial evidence: a UAE or Saudi bank statement and salary certificate from your local employer.
Thailand cancelled visa on arrival for most countries on 15 September 2026, and it never applied to Pakistani passports. UAE or Saudi residence does not change this.
Chapter 11
Thailand vs. similar destinations for Pakistanis
| Thailand | Malaysia | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to apply | e-Visa, self-apply | eVISA, self-apply | Through a local contact, ICA partner or authorised agent only |
| Official fee | PKR 13,000 | RM 20 + RM 105 processing | SGD 30 |
| Processing | ~14 working days | 2–7 working days | ~3 working days |
| Stay | Up to 60 days | Set at entry | Set at entry (e-Pass) |
| Funds rule | THB 20,000 stated | "Sufficient funds", no figure | "Sufficient cash", no figure |
Malaysia is faster and cheaper; Thailand gives a longer stay. Many Pakistani travellers combine the two. Compare Malaysia visit visa for Pakistanis, Singapore visit visa from Pakistan and Indonesia visa for Pakistanis, or check your profile with our eligibility checker.
Chapter 12
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Thailand visa on arrival for Pakistanis?
No. Pakistan is not on Thailand's visa-on-arrival list or any visa-exemption list under the rules in force from 15 September 2026, so Pakistani passport holders must get a Thai e-Visa before they fly.
How much is the Thailand visa fee for Pakistanis in 2026?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad charges PKR 13,000 for a single-entry tourist visa and PKR 65,000 for a multiple-entry tourist visa, under its fee schedule effective from 15 July 2024. Fees are paid in cash and are non-refundable.
How long does a Thailand e-Visa take from Pakistan?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad says processing takes about 14 working days after it has received and acknowledged your visa fee, so apply at least four weeks before your flight.
How many days can a Pakistani stay in Thailand on a tourist visa?
A Thai Tourist Visa (TR) allows a stay of up to 60 days per entry, according to Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa guide dated 31 August 2026. The immigration officer at arrival sets the actual permitted stay.
How much bank balance is needed for a Thailand visa from Pakistan?
Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks for financial evidence of at least THB 20,000, for example bank statements for the last three months or a sponsor letter. Your balance should also match your income and trip plans.
Can I apply for the Thailand e-Visa myself?
Yes. The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad says anyone can apply online at thaievisa.go.th without an agent. An agent or consultant can help you prepare documents, but nobody can influence the embassy's decision.
Do I need to print my Thailand e-Visa?
Yes. The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad says you must print the approved e-Visa and show it at airline check-in and to Thai immigration. It says mobile or electronic copies will not be accepted.
What is the TDAC for Thailand?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a free online arrival form that all non-Thai travellers must submit within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, at tdac.immigration.go.th. It is not a visa.
Can Pakistanis living in Dubai or Saudi Arabia apply for a Thailand e-Visa?
Yes, but the application goes to the Thai embassy or consulate in the country where you are physically located, with proof of residence such as your Emirates ID or iqama. Fees and payment rules are set by that mission.
Is a Thailand visa easy for Pakistanis?
Thailand is one of the more accessible visit visas for Pakistanis, but approval is not automatic. Refusals usually come from weak financial evidence, unclear travel plans or documents that the embassy cannot verify.
Chapter 13
How Visit Visa Specialists helps
The Thai e-Visa is designed so you can apply yourself, and the embassy says so. People come to us because they want the file right the first time. Our service:
- a profile review before you apply: is Thailand right for you now, and what is missing?
- an applicant-type checklist (employed, business, student, dependent, retired or freelancer) and a check of every document;
- help preparing the cover letter, sponsor letter and itinerary, and checking that the dates match;
- guidance on genuine, cancellable flight and hotel bookings (we never create fake ones);
- help with the e-Visa form and uploads, a TDAC reminder, and an airport readiness check.
The official fee (PKR 13,000 or PKR 65,000) is paid by you directly to the embassy. Our service fee is Quote on WhatsApp (single entry) or Quote on WhatsApp (multiple entry). The embassy alone decides your visa.
Working on a visit visa is illegal in Thailand and in Pakistan can lead to prosecution under the Emigration Ordinance. We only assist genuine visitors.
Every fact, checkedSources+
- Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad, Consular and Visa Services Fees (effective 15 July 2024): tourist single PKR 13,000, multiple PKR 65,000, transit PKR 11,000 (islamabad.thaiembassy.org, checked 13 October 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy Islamabad, 'Thailand's E-Visa System in Pakistan' (March 2025): e-Visa since 1 Jan 2025, location proof, cash payment at Visa Gate, 14 working days, printed e-Visa, fake-document blacklisting (image.mfa.go.th, checked 13 October 2026)
- Thailand MFA, Types of Visa (dated 31 Aug 2026): Tourist Visa TR1 documents, 60-day stay, THB 20,000 financial evidence, 3-month/6-month validity (image.mfa.go.th, checked 13 October 2026)
- Thailand MFA summary of the revised visa exemption and VoA schemes, effective 15 September 2026 (status as of 31 Aug 2026); Pakistan not listed (image.mfa.go.th, checked 13 October 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy London: TDAC required from 1 May 2025, within 3 days before arrival, tdac.immigration.go.th (london.thaiembassy.org, checked 13 October 2026)
- Official Thailand e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th, checked 13 October 2026)
- FIA FAQ: conditions for visit-visa travellers (return ticket, hotel booking, sufficient funds, sound profile) (fia.gov.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (ARY, 1 Oct 2024): same-airline, same-PNR return ticket rule for visit-visa travellers, naming Bangkok routes (arynews.tv, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (trips.pk citing Express Tribune, 1 Oct 2026): pre-immigration document checks at Pakistani airports (trips.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
- News (Express Tribune, Oct 2026): airport vaccination services and polio vaccination for international travellers from Pakistan (tribune.com.pk, checked 13 October 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy Hanoi tourist visa page: THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family (used only as a cross-reference for family funds) (rtehanoi.thaiembassy.org, checked 13 October 2026)
We are an independent private agency, not affiliated with any government. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant authority.
