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πΉπ Does a Thai need a visa for the United Arab Emirates π¦πͺ?
Yes. Thai passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Thai citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United Arab Emirates or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 29 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Thailand
If you live in Thailand, visas for the United Arab Emirates are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Bangkok Β· 87/2 CRC Tower, 29th Floor. All Seasons Place. Wireless Road Pathumwan.Bangkok 10330 Β· sp.mofaic.gov.ae
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United Arab Emirates at a glance
Capital: Abu Dhabi Β· Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED, Ψ―.Ψ₯) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +971
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A, B, F plugs bring a travel adapter for the United Arab Emirates's sockets (C, G).
More about entering the United Arab Emirates β
Easier destinations near the United Arab Emirates for Thai passport holders
- π¬πͺ Georgia β Visa-free 360 days
- πΉπ· Turkey β Visa-free 30 days
- π¦π² Armenia β Visa on arrival
- π§π Bahrain β Visa on arrival
- π―π΄ Jordan β Visa on arrival
- π΄π² Oman β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ¦ Saudi Arabia β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π¦πͺ Emirati passport holders visiting Thailand: Emirati passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
The Thai passport at a glance
All destinations for Thailand passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for the United Arab Emirates β
Questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Thai passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
Does an Emirati need a visa for Thailand?
Emirati passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.