Thai visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Thailand in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 20 minutes)
- Boston: The Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 20 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Thailand in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 20 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Thailand in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 20 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Thailand in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 3 hours 20 minutes)
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 694,258 | N/A |
| 2007 | 681,972 | -1.77% |
| 2008 | 669,097 | -1.89% |
| 2009 | 627,074 | -6.28% |
| 2010 | 611,792 | -2.44% |
| 2011 | 681,748 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 768,638 | 12.75% |
| 2013 | 823,486 | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 763,520 | -7.28% |
| 2015 | 867,520 | 13.62% |
| 2016 | 974,632 | 12.35% |
| 2017 | 1,056,124 | 8.36% |
| 2018 | 1,123,248 | 6.36% |
| 2019 | 1,167,845 | 3.97% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & United States comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 17.90 times bigger than Thailand.
As of April 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 268,316,336 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Thailand & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 338,814,313 | 268.3 million fewer people live in Thailand than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 273 | Thailand has 175 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 134 | Thailand passport holders visit 99 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 1147 | Thai hosts 1003 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 1,167,845.
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- Travel time: 37 hours 23 minutes
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