UAE residents who wish to apply for a Thailand visa must apply through a new e-Visa platform from January 1, 2025, effective 7am.

Applicants will no longer be required to submit passports and original supporting documents in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai, according to a notice issued by the Embassy.

First, the applicant must create an account on the official website of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Thailand. After filling in the application form and uploading necessary documents, pay the visa fee through the website. The receipt will be sent to the registered email.

It is essential to note the accuracy and spelling of all information, as errors or discrepancies may result in rejection of the application.

During the e-Visa review process, the embassy has the right to request additional documents or in-person interview with the applicant if necessary.

After approval of the e-Visa application, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant. The applicant must print a copy of this email to be shown to departure and airline officials as well as immigration officials in Thailand.

The last day of in-person visa submissions at the embassy in Abu Dhabi is December 24, for collection on December 26, 2024.

Effective from Wednesdasy 1 January 2025, 07.00 hrs. UAE time, a foreign national residing in the UAE and wishes to apply for a Thai visa must apply and submit his/her application through the new online e-Visa platform at https://www.thaievisa.go.th.

Applicant will no longer require to submit his/her passport and original supporting documents in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi. However, during the e-Visa reviewing process, the Embassy has the right to request additional documents and/or an in-person interview with the applicant at the Embassy in Abu Dhabi, if deemed necessary.

After the e-Visa application has been approved, a confirmation email will be sent to the applicant. The applicant is kindly requested to print a copy of the confirmation email to present to the airline at the port of departure and to Thai immigration officials in Thailand. Please see the attached guidelies for additional information.

The last day of in-person visa submissions at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi will be Tuesday 24 December 2024 (for collection on Thursday 26 December 2024).