Thailand Visa for Indonesians
Indonesia passport holders · Updated 2026-10-06
No. Indonesians do not need a visa for short tourist trips to Thailand: you get 30 days visa-free on arrival, extendable once by 30 days at a local immigration office (1,900 THB). For longer stays or other purposes, you need an actual visa (the options below).
Direct flights from Jakarta put Bangkok about three and a half hours from Indonesia, and Thai shopping malls, street food, and Instagram spots pull a steady stream of Indonesian visitors year-round. Under ASEAN arrangements Indonesian citizens enter visa-free for 30 days, terms the 2026 overhaul of Thailand’s exemption list did not alter. Complete the TDAC digital arrival card before boarding; it has been mandatory since February 2026.
Entry rules for Indonesians at a glance
| Entry rule | Visa-free entry (tourism) |
|---|---|
| Visa-free stay | 30 days |
| Extension | +30 days at immigration (1,900 THB) |
| Max without a visa | 60 days |
| Land-border entries | No annual limit |
| Passport validity | 6+ months on arrival |
| Arrival card | TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) — required for all arrivals since Feb 2026 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-06 |
Thailand visa options for Indonesians
| Visa | Best for | Stay | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa (SETV / METV) | Trips of 2-9 months | 60 days per entry (+30 ext.) | Funds: 20,000 THB (SETV) / 200,000 THB bank (METV) |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | Remote workers & digital nomads | 180 days per entry, 5-year visa | 500,000 THB funds + police clearance; apply where you are a citizen or permanent resident |
| Retirement Visa | Age 50+ settling in Thailand | Up to 1 year, renewable | 800,000 THB bank or 65,000 THB/month income |
| Marriage Visa (Non-O) | Spouses of Thai nationals | 90 days → 1-year extensions | 400,000 THB bank or 40,000 THB/month income |
| Education Visa (ED) | Students & language learners | 90 days + extensions while enrolled | Enrollment at an approved Thai school |
| Non-Immigrant B (Work) | Employees of Thai companies | 90 days → 1-year extensions | Thai job offer + work permit |
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) | High earners, wealthy pensioners | 10 years, annual reporting only | USD 80,000/yr income (category-dependent) |
| Thailand Privilege (Elite) | Convenience seekers with budget | 1 year per entry, 5-20 year membership | 650,000-5,000,000 THB membership fee |
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indonesians need a visa to visit Thailand?
Not for short visits. Indonesians get 30 days visa-free on arrival. A visa is only needed for longer stays or purposes like work, retirement or study.
How long can Indonesians stay in Thailand without leaving?
30 days visa-free plus one 30-day extension (1,900 THB): 60 days total without a visa. Beyond that you need a visa such as the DTV (180 days per entry) or a long-stay visa.
What is special about the rules for Indonesians?
Indonesians enter visa-free under the ASEAN framework (30 days; unchanged by the 2026 overhaul). Indonesian passports are also exempt from the limit of two land-border entries per calendar year.
What is the TDAC and do I need it?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card replaced the paper TM6 form in February 2026. Every traveller must complete it online (tdac.immigration.go.th) within 3 days before arrival — it is free and takes a few minutes. Airlines increasingly check it at the gate.
Do Indonesian travelers need to show money at Thai immigration?
Officers may ask visa-exempt arrivals to evidence roughly 10,000 THB per person, and Indonesian passport holders report the question slightly more often than Western tourists, particularly on one-way tickets. An onward booking, hotel confirmation, and a bank balance visible in your app settle it in seconds. Preparation beats argument at the counter.
Can an Indonesian married to a Thai citizen stay long term?
Marriage opens the Non-Immigrant O route: 400,000 THB held in a Thai bank plus marriage documentation yields renewable one-year stays, far sturdier than repeating 30-day entries. The same visa category covers supporting Thai children. Work in Thailand still requires a separate permit even with the marriage visa in hand.
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Last verified 2026-10-06. Immigration rules change — we update these pages as official announcements land, and our Thailand visa news tracks changes daily. This page is general information, not legal advice.