Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Thailand?

Thereafter, they may enter Thailand under (1) the new visa schemes; (2) bilateral visa exemption agreements; or (3) an appropriate visa which can be conveniently applied through Thailand’s e-Visa system.

marking an important milestone in the worldwide implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) system across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General. This system will be available globally starting from 1 January 2025 through the website www.thaievisa.go.th.

List of countries and territories whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days Ordinary Passport 1. Australia 16. France 31. Latvia 46. Romania 2. Austria 17. Georgia 32. Liechtenstein 47. Saudi Arabia 3. Bahrain 18. Germany 33. Lithuania 48. Singapore 4. Belgium 19. Greece 34. Luxembourg 49. Slovakia 5. Bulgaria 20. Hungary 35. Malta 50. Slovenia 6. Bhutan 21. Iceland 36. Malaysia 51. South Africa 7. Brunei 22. India 37. Maldives 52. Spain 8. Canada 23. Indonesia 38. Netherlands 53. Sweden 9. Croatia 24. Ireland 39. New Zealand 54. Switzerland 10. Cyprus 25. Israel 40. Norway 55. Taiwan 11. Czechia 26. Italy 41. Oman 56. Türkiye 12. Denmark 27. Japan 42. Philippines 57. Ukraine 13. Estonia 28. Jordan 43. Poland 58. UAE 14. Fiji 29. Kuwait 44. Portugal 59. UK 15. Finland 30. Kyrgyzstan 45. Qatar 60. USA *************** Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026

List of countries whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 15 days Ordinary Passport 1. Seychelles 2. Mauritius *************** Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026

List of countries whose nationals may apply for Thailand’ Visa on Arrival (VoA) for a period not exceeding 15 days Ordinary Passport 1. Azerbaijan 2. Belarus 3. Serbia *************** Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026

Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders 14 days (2 Countries) Cambodia Myanmar (International Airports only) 30 days (9 Countries/Territories) China Hong Kong Kazakhstan Laos Macao Mongolia Russia Timor-Leste Vietnam 90 days (5 Countries) Argentina Peru Brazil Korea (ROK) Chile

On 17 December 2024, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, presided over the launch of Kick-off THAI E-VISA: Apply, Anywhere, Anytime at Vithes Samosorn, marking an important milestone in the worldwide implementation of the electronic visa (e-Visa) system across 94 Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General. This system will be available globally starting from 1 January 2025 through the website www.thaievisa.go.th.

E-Visa applicants are no longer required to submit passports and supporting documents in person at the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General. It is important to note that you are only able to apply if you currently not in Thailand and in the countries where e-Visa services are availble. After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to applicants, which must be printed out for presenting to airlines and Thai Immigration Officials when traveling to Thailand. For more information, Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions “Am I eligible to apply online ?” section.

General InformationApplicants are required to apply for a Thai e-Visa online through the official Thailand e-Visa portal(www.thaievisa.go.th). All supporting documents must be uploaded electronically during the application process. Applicants are advised to ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete to avoid delays in processing.

Required Documents Please prepare the following documents before submitting your application: 1. A valid passport with at least six (6) months’ validity from the intended date of entry into Thailand. 2. A recent passport-sized photograph taken within the last six (6) months. 3. A completed online e-Visa application form. 4. NDLEA visa clearance (Mandatory for Nigerian passport holders) 5. Police clearance issued by POSSAP (Mandatory for Nigerian passport holders) 6. Proof of accommodation in Thailand (hotel reservation, invitation letter, or proof of residence). 7. Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary or travel reservation. 8. Proof of sufficient financial means (e.g., recent bank statement, with balance not less than 2million naira). 9. Supporting documents relevant to the purpose of travel, where applicable (e.g., invitation letter, employment letter, business documents, or school enrollment letter). 10. Proof of legal residence in the country of application (for non-citizens), if applicable. 11. Payment of the applicable visa fee through the designated online payment system.

Important Notes • All documents must be clear, legible, and uploaded in the prescribed format. • Visa fee is NON-REFUNDABLE • Applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the information entered in their application before submission. Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited. Incorrect or incomplete information may result in the application being cancelled. • Applicant going to attend a conference or seminar is advised to apply under the NON-IMMGRANT category. Application submitted under the incorrect category may be subject to cancellation. • The submission of an application does not guarantee visa approval. • The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents or schedule an interview where necessary. • Visa processing times is 15 business days. However, it may take up to 4-6 weeks for some cases. • Applicants are advised to apply well in advance of their intended travel date. • All travelers to Thailand must apply for the arrival card after the visa issued before entry into Thailand via https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/ • Documents could be merged and uploaded in the available slots provided. Collection of e-Visa Once approved, the e-Visa approval document will be sent electronically to the applicant’s registered email address. Applicants are advised to print a copy of the approved e-Visa and present it, together with their passport, upon arrival in Thailand. For inquiries please contact +2347063080501 via whatsapp