Thailand tourist visa (TR): 60 days

With a Thailand tourist visa (TR) you can stay 60 days per entry; from the Netherlands or Belgium you apply online via thaievisa.go.th.

Last checked: 11 October 2026

In short (as of 11 October 2026)
A tourist visa (Tourist Visa, code TR) gives a stay of 60 days per entry. In Thailand you can extend once by 30 days for 1,900 baht.
Single entry is valid for 3 months, multiple entry for 6 months. For Dutch and Belgian nationals, multiple entry exists only in category TR1 (tourism).
Cost: 35 euros (single) or 175 euros (multiple) at the embassy in The Hague, 40 euros or 170 euros at the embassy in Brussels, fees since 15 July 2024. Not refundable.
You can only apply online via thaievisa.go.th, and only while you are in the Netherlands (The Hague) or in Belgium or Luxembourg (Brussels). Applications from Thailand are rejected.
Financial proof according to the e-Visa portal: at least 20,000 baht, for example with bank statements of the last 3 months.

This guide is for Dutch and Belgian nationals who want to spend longer than the 30 visa-free days in Thailand as a tourist, or who want to enter several times within half a year. The general Thai rules in this guide apply to all nationalities; the parts about embassies and documents are written for Dutch and Belgian passport holders, so if you hold another passport, check the requirements of the Thai embassy or consulate that serves you.

When a tourist visa makes sense

Since 15 September 2026, Dutch and Belgian nationals may stay in Thailand as tourists for up to 30 days without a visa, with one extension of 30 days. Anyone who wants to stay longer needs a visa.

                          On entry          Extension       Total
Visa-exempt (tourism)     30 days           max. 30 days    max. 60 days
Tourist visa (TR)         60 days           max. 30 days    max. 90 days

Immigration Division 1 (Bangkok) lists the 30-day extension under "Visa Extension, in the case of tourism purposes": once, for up to 30 days from the end of your permitted stay, for holders of a tourist visa or the visa exemption for tourism. The immigration officer decides.

The tourist visa categories

The e-Visa portal and the document list of the embassy in The Hague (updated as of 31 August 2026) have these tourist categories, each with a stay of 60 days:

TR1: tourism and leisure. Single or multiple entry.
TR2: participants in MICE events supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). Single entry only.
TR3: recreational courses and training, such as diving, boxing, Thai massage or cooking. Single entry only.
TR4: visiting family in Thailand, for less than 60 days. Single entry only.
TR5: medical treatment, for less than 60 days. Single entry only.
TR6: trial training at a football club. Single entry only.

A seventh category (TR7) is only for Philippine passport holders.

Documents (TR1, tourism)

According to the e-Visa portal and the list of The Hague:

Biodata page of your passport
Passport photo, no more than 6 months old
A document showing where you are ("document indicating current location"); the portal gives as examples a valid visa or proof of payment for flight tickets or accommodation. The Hague writes that proof of your residence in the Netherlands may be requested
Confirmation of your travel booking
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, such as a hotel booking or an invitation from family or friends
Financial proof of at least 20,000 baht, for example bank statements of the last 3 months or a sponsor letter
Multiple entry only, The Hague: a completed travel plan (Travel Plan Form) in which you list your trips per entry and declare that you stay no more than 60 days per entry

For TR2 up to and including TR6, a supporting document is added, such as a letter from the TCEB, the course provider, the hospital or the football club, or details of your family in Thailand.

The embassy can always ask for extra documents or an interview. A submitted application is no guarantee of a visa.

How the e-Visa system works

All Thai visas for residents of the Netherlands and Belgium go through the official portal thaievisa.go.th of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applying at the embassy, at the consulate in Amsterdam or by post is not possible.

Create an account on thaievisa.go.th and confirm it via the link in your email. According to The Hague, one account also lets you apply for family members, up to 10 people at a time.
Choose the category, for example "Tourism and Leisure activities".
Upload your passport and photo (The Hague: JPG or JPEG, maximum 3 MB) and fill in your personal and travel details exactly as in your passport.
Upload the documents. Brussels does not accept flight bookings or financial proof that do not show your name.
Pay online with a Visa card or Mastercard. Brussels does not accept Bancontact or Maestro.
Follow the status in your account. After approval you receive the e-Visa by email. No sticker goes in your passport; print the e-Visa and take it with you when you travel.

When to apply and how long it takes

The Hague: processing usually takes 5 to 10 working days after a complete application. Apply at least 1 month and at most 2 months before departure. Applications that arrive more than 90 days before the planned arrival date are rejected.

Brussels: count on 4 to 5 weeks in high season. Apply at least 3 weeks and at most 8 weeks before departure. If the embassy asks for additional documents and you do not provide them within 30 days of the submission date, the application is cancelled automatically.

Validity and length of stay are two different things. The validity on the e-Visa ("Valid until") is the period in which you must enter Thailand. Brussels writes that this validity starts on the day of approval. The 60 days of stay count from the day of entry. The date in the stamp on arrival is what counts.

Costs

Visa fees as published by the embassies; the fee in baht according to the Immigration Bureau. Euro amounts next to baht amounts are an indication at the ECB reference rate of 9 October 2026: 1 euro = 37.574 baht.

                                   The Hague    Brussels
Tourist visa single entry          35 euros     40 euros
Tourist visa multiple entry        175 euros    170 euros
(fees in force since 15 July 2024, not refundable)

Extension of 30 days in Thailand   1,900 baht  (about 51 euros)

The Netherlands and Belgium: the differences

Who can apply: The Hague handles applications from residents of the Netherlands who are in the Netherlands during the whole procedure. Dutch nationals in Thailand or elsewhere must first return to the Netherlands. Brussels automatically rejects applications from outside Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as pending applications of people who are in Thailand.
Fee: 35 or 175 euros (The Hague) against 40 or 170 euros (Brussels).
Financial proof: The Hague and the portal mention at least 20,000 baht. The tourist visa leaflet of Brussels (27 March 2025) mentions no amount. For the exact documents the portal refers to the embassy; if in doubt, ask the embassy in Brussels.
Travel plan for multiple entry: The Hague asks for a Travel Plan Form.
Minors: for applicants under 18, Brussels asks for a birth certificate, a consent form from both parents and copies of their passport or identity card.
Passport: Brussels recommends a passport that is still valid for at least 6 months on arrival.

Common mistakes

Applying from Thailand. A Thai visa is for entry and is issued only to people outside Thailand. The Hague and Brussels reject applications from people in Thailand.

Applying too early. The validity starts on approval. If you apply too early, you have less validity left when you leave; The Hague rejects applications made more than 90 days before arrival.

Confusing validity with stay. A multiple entry visa of 6 months does not mean staying 6 months in a row: per entry it is 60 days, plus possibly one extension of 30 days.

Your name missing from supporting documents. The flight booking and bank statement must show your name (Brussels).

The wrong payment card. Only Visa or Mastercard. The visa fee is not refunded after a mistake or a refusal.

Where the sources contradict each other

Financial proof: the e-Visa portal and The Hague (31 August 2026) ask for at least 20,000 baht; the Brussels leaflet (27 March 2025) mentions no amount. For the exact documents the portal refers to the embassy that handles the application; if you apply via Brussels, ask there whether the proof is needed.
When to apply: The Hague advises 1 to 2 months before departure, Brussels 3 to 8 weeks. Follow the embassy where your application is handled.

What has changed

15 July 2024: new visa fees in The Hague (35 and 175 euros) and Brussels (40 and 170 euros).
1 May 2025: the paper arrival card TM.6 has been replaced by the digital TDAC (Brussels).
31 August 2026: The Hague publishes the updated list of visa types and documents.
15 September 2026: visa-exempt stay for tourism goes from 60 to 30 days, with one extension of 30 days at immigration. Anyone who wants to stay longer than 60 days needs a visa.
22 September 2026: The Hague updates the page with e-Visa categories.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I stay in Thailand on a tourist visa?

60 days per entry, extendable once by 30 days at immigration in Thailand for 1,900 baht. In total up to 90 days per entry.

How much does a Thailand tourist visa cost?

At the embassy in The Hague 35 euros (single entry) or 175 euros (multiple entry); in Brussels 40 or 170 euros. Fees since 15 July 2024, not refundable.

How long does a Thai e-Visa take?

The Hague mentions usually 5 to 10 working days after a complete application; Brussels 4 to 5 weeks in high season.

Can I apply for a tourist visa while I am in Thailand?

No. The Hague and Brussels reject applications from people who are in Thailand during the procedure.

What is the difference between single and multiple entry?

Single entry is valid for 3 months for one entry. Multiple entry is valid for 6 months and gives 60 days at each entry; for Dutch and Belgian nationals that version exists only in the tourism category (TR1).

How much money do I need to show for a Thai tourist visa?

At least 20,000 baht according to the e-Visa portal and The Hague, for example with bank statements of the last 3 months.

Sources

All sources opened on 11 October 2026.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Thai visa rules can change and are sometimes applied differently from one office to another. Check the current requirements with the Thai embassy or the immigration office before you apply or travel.

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