Entry rules · Pakistan passport
Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Thailand?
Yes. Pakistan passport holders need an eVisa for Thailand: apply online before you travel.
Checked against official sources on 13 Oct 2026. Two independent checks agreed.
The rule
- Entry
- eVisa. Apply for a visa online before you travel. You may still be asked to give fingerprints or attend an interview in person.
- Status
- Verified 13 Oct 2026
- Official source
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand / image.mfa.go.th
- Applies to
- A short tourist visit with an ordinary Pakistan passport.
What the official sources say
The passages the two checks relied on, with where they come from. Quotes are shown as published, in the source’s language.
Entry: eVisa
The system allows applicants to apply for Thai visas online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th without visiting the Embassy in person.
Through a representative
Payment at the Embassy ( Visa Gate)
More quotes (11)
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.
Thailand’s E-Visa System in Pakistan Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad ***** The Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad is pleased to announce the implementation of the Thailand e-Visa system, effective since 1 January 2025 at 10:00 hrs. (UTC+7). The system allows applicants to apply for Thai visas online at https://www.thaievisa.go.th without visiting the Embassy in person. 1. Important Announcement – Avoid Fake Documents 1.1 All Thai e-Visa applicants are strictly advised to ensure that all uploaded documents, especially airline tickets and hotel bookings, are genuine. 1.2 If any document is found to be fake or fraudulent, the visa application will be immediately rejected, and the applicant and/or their travel agent may be blacklisted. 2. Who Can Apply? 2.1 All non-Thai nationals are eligible to apply for an e-Visa. 2.2 Applicants may submit their applications: • Individually (by themselves) • Through a representative (However, the Embassy will not be responsible for any incomplete applications submitted via the e-visa system). 2.3 The application must be submitted to the Royal Thai Embassy in Islamabad or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi where the applicant is currently located. 2.4 Applicants must be physically present in Pakistan for the entire e-Visa application process. Proof of current location (e.g., a rental agreement, utility bills, Pakistan immigration stamps, etc.) must be uploaded to the system. Applications without valid proof will be rejected.
3. Types of e-Visas Available The following visa types are available through the e-Visa system: • Tourist Visa • Transit Visa • Non-Immigrant Visa • Diplomatic and Official Visas 4. Visa Fee Payment (Offline Payment for the Royal Thai Embassy, Islamabad) Payment at the Embassy (Visa Gate) • Submit: 1. Application confirmation 2. Cash • Payment timings: 09.30 – 13.00 hrs. & 14.00 – 15.30 hrs. on working days. For Ramadan: 09.30 – 14.30 hrs. (Mondays – Thursdays) and (09.30 – 12.30 hrs. (Fridays)
• A verification link will be sent via email. • One account can be used to apply for yourself and family members (up to 10 applications at a time). • Your account can be used for future visa applications. 6.3 Fill out the visa application form • Choose the appropriate visa category. • Upload required documents: o Biodata page of passport o Recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last 6 months, JPG/JPEG format, max size 3MB). o Supporting documents (as required). 6.4 Pay the visa fee offline (as per the instructions provided in Section 4). 6.5 Check application status • Login to your account on the e-Visa website to track progress. • Applications can be withdrawn, but visa fees will not be refunded under any circumstances. 6.6 Receive your e-Visa • The approved e-Visa will be sent automatically to your registered email. • Print out the e-Visa and present it: o During flight check-in o To Thai immigration officials upon arrival •
Thailand for other passports
- Visa-freeUp to 30 days
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
- Visa-freeUp to 15 days
- Mauritius
- eVisa
- Botswana, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- eVisaPublic data
- Bangladesh, Ghana, Nepal
How this rule was checked
On 13 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources that govern entry to Thailand, chiefly Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand / image.mfa.go.th. Two independent checks reached the same result.
Public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said the same; the check confirmed it.
See this check in the log of checks and changes, and how verification works in the methodology.
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Government travel advice for Thailand
- United States
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
- United Kingdom
- Advises against all but essential travel to some areas
- Canada
- Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
What these governments tell their own citizens about travel to Thailand as a whole, as of 30 Sept 2026. It is not about visas, and it reflects each government’s relations and consular reach as well as conditions on the ground.
Plan your trip
- Check a trip with more stopsRoute check: the best passport at each stop
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Before you travel
This page answers whether you need a visa and how long you can stay on a short tourist visit. It does not cover passport validity, other documents or permission to work. Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision: confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of Thailand.