Thailand visa for Emirati citizens

For United Arab Emirates passport holders, embarking on a journey to Thailand is refreshingly straightforward, as entry is entirely visa-free. This convenience allows travelers to enjoy a generous maximum stay of up to 60 days, perfect for exploring everything from Bangkok's bustling markets to Phuket's serene beaches. With direct flights frequently departing from major UAE cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, bridging the approximately 6-hour travel time and three-hour time difference, Thailand remains a top choice for a convenient getaway for residents of the Gulf. Should your adventure extend beyond two months, various other visa types are available, including five distinct tourist options to accommodate longer-term plans.

Visa-free60d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Business, 60 days)
60d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Business, 90 days)
90d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 30 days – Timor‑Leste)
30d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 14 days – Myanmar)
14d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 7 days – Cambodia)
7d$0
TouristVisa on Arrival (Tourist, 15 days)
15d
TouristTR Visa (Tourist – General Tourism, Single Entry)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
TouristTR Visa (Tourist – General Tourism, Multiple Entry)
60d$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristTR Visa (Tourist – Football Trial)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
TouristTR Visa (Tourist – Recreation Learning/Training)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
FamilyTR Visa (Tourist – Visiting or Staying with Family, <60 days)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessTR Visa (Tourist – MICE Participants supported by TCEB)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
MedicalMT Visa (Medical Treatment, less than 60 days)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa C (Crew – pilots and captains)
$35valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa S (Athletes in Sports Events)
$35valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa TS (Transit – stopover >12 hours)
$35valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Business – Meetings, Exhibitions, General Business, Single Entry)
$80valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Business – Meetings, Exhibitions, General Business, Multiple Entry 1 year)
$200multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Frequent Business Visit – 3‑year Multiple Entry)
$400multiple-entryvalid 3y
Apply
WorkNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Employment as Academic Staff/Teacher)
$80valid 3mo
Apply
FamilyNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Dependent Family of Thai or Legal Foreign Worker)
valid 3mo
RetirementNon‑Immigrant O‑A Visa (Long‑Stay Retirement, 1‑year)
365d$200multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
WorkSMART Visa (General Program – up to 4 years)
1460dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
InvestorInvestment Visa (Non‑Immigrant IM)
Digital NomadDestination Thailand Visa (DTV – Long‑Stay Tourist/Wellness)
180d
OtherCourtesy Visa (CY – Invited by Royal Thai Government)
$0valid 3mo
Apply
OtherOfficial Visa (F – Posted in Thailand/On Official Mission/Non‑Posting UN Mission)
$0valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card Entry (ABTC with “THA”)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa on Arrival (e‑Visa on Arrival – simplified 15‑day Tourist Visa)
15dvalid 3mo
TouristGeneral Tourist Visa (Embassy/Consulate – pre‑arranged, initial 60 days)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
StudentNon‑Immigrant ED Visa (Education)
valid 3mo
FamilyNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Marriage/Spouse of Thai National – short stay)
valid 3mo
RetirementNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Retirement Extension Base)
valid 3mo
TouristSpecial Tourist Visa (STV – Long‑Stay Tourism)
InvestorThai Long‑Term Resident Visa (LTR for Wealthy Global Citizens, Retirees, Remote Workers, Highly Skilled)
3650dmultiple-entryvalid 10y
MedicalMedical Tourist Entry (Short‑Term, under 60 days via MT/TR)
60d$40valid 3mo
Apply
OtherNon‑Immigrant Visa (General Category – most types)
$80valid 3mo
Apply
TouristVisa Exemption (General Tourism)
30d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Bilateral Agreements)
$0
TouristVisa on Arrival (General)
15d
TransitTransit Visa
30d
TouristTourist Visa
60d
OtherNon-Immigrant Visa
90d
WorkWork Permit Requirement
BusinessTourist Visas (MICE)
Apply
MedicalTourist Visas (Medical treatment)
Apply
TransitTransit Visas
Apply
WorkWork & Business Visas (Employment)
Apply
BusinessWork & Business Visas (Business)
Apply
StudentStudying Visas
Apply
OtherMedia & Film Crew Visas
Apply
OtherReligious Activities Visas
Apply
OtherResearch & Science Visas
Apply
FamilyStaying with Family Visas
Apply
MedicalCourtesy Visas (Medical Treatment)
Apply
WorkSmart Visas
Apply
OtherLong-Term Resident Visas
Apply
Digital NomadDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Apply
InvestorThailand Privilege Card
Apply
InvestorLTR Visa – Wealthy Global Citizen
multiple-entry
RetirementLTR Visa – Wealthy Pensioner
multiple-entry
Digital NomadLTR Visa – Work-from-Thailand Professional
multiple-entry
WorkLTR Visa – Highly-Skilled Professional
multiple-entry

Max 2 visits/year if not arriving by air.

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