Visa

The Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City strongly urges visa applicants to carefully read all the information provided below in order to avoid unnecessary delays or cancellation of their applications.

Update on visa requirements for nationals of Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba

As of 15 September 2026, nationals of Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba holding ordinary passports will be required to obtain a Thai visa to enter Thailand, regardless of the purpose of their travel, due to the revocation of the 60-day Visa Exemption scheme, in accordance with the Notifications of the Ministry of Interior, published on 31 August 2026.

Please consult the entry requirements for Thailand set out below, as well as general information on visa applications below.

On the other hand, nationals of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Belize continue to require a Thai visa to enter Thailand, with no changes to the current requirements.

Applicants can also check whether they are required to obtain a Thai visa for tourism purposes based on their nationality through the Thai e-Visa platform: https://thaievisa.go.th/

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Requirements for Entry into Thailand

Requirements for Entry into Thailand

• A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months upon entry into Thailand.
• A visa corresponding to the purpose of the travel, unless the traveler is eligible to enter under a visa exemption scheme.
  Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): an immigration entry form that must be completed within three days prior to arrival through the following website: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/
• A Thai Immigration officer may request additional documentation relating to the activities the traveler will undertake in the country or proof of sufficient financial means. For tourism purposes, for example, the officer may request accommodation reservations, activity reservations, an onward or return ticket, proof of sufficient financial means of not less than the equivalent of THB 20,000 per person, or other supporting documents.

It is not mandatory to present such documents in printed form; they may be presented in digital format if requested.

Notes

A tourist visa permits a maximum stay of 60 days per entry. An extension of up to 30 additional days may be requested in person at a unit of the Thai Immigration Bureau.

eVISA – Thailand Electronic Visas

General Information

All types of visa application MUST be submitted and processed through e-Visa system at thaievisa.go.th. Information regarding requirements for each visa category as well as visa fees can be found on the said website.

It is no longer necessary to present the passport or original supporting documents in person at the Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City.

Once the application has been approved, the applicant will receive a confirmation email and the e-Visa in PDF format, which MUST be printed and presented to the airline and Thai immigration authorities.

Information input

• If the applicant has two names (primer nombre and segundo nombre) and two family names (primer apellido and segundo apellido), the names must be filled in the following manner:
• Given name: [primer nombre]
• Middle name: [segundo nombre]
• Family name: [primer apellido segundo apellido]

Please note that if the personal information entered in the e-Visa system is incorrect or incomplete, the Embassy will not be able to modify it, and the visa application may be subject to cancellation. The applicant will be required to submit a new application with the correct and complete information.

Processing Time

The Applicants must submit the visa application at least one month before the intended date of entry into Thailand.

Visa Validity and Permitted Stay

Issued visas become valid immediately from the date of issuance. The visa validity period refers to the period during which the visa may be used to enter Thailand. Upon entry into the country, the immigration officer will grant the permitted duration of stay. The permitted stay for a tourist visa is generally 60 days per entry. 

Document Indicating Current Location

The Embassy accepts visa applications regardless of the applicant’s nationality or residency status, provided that the applicant is physically present and remains in one of the countries under its jurisdiction throughout the application process, from application submission to visa issuance.

The countries under the Embassy’s jurisdiction are Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and Belize.

The document indicating the applicant’s current location must prove that the applicant is currently staying in one of the aforementioned countries and may consist of:

• For nationals: a copy of the national ID card (INE) or, for minors, a copy of the birth certificate.
• For residents: a copy of the residence card (temporary or permanent) or equivalent.
• In other cases: a copy of the passport with an entry stamp into one of the countries,mmnmnm the corresponding visa or the visa used to enter the country (if applicable), as well as proof of accommodation in that country.

Required Documents

Information regarding the required documents for each visa category is available on the thaievisa.go.th platform.

During the review of the application, visa officers may request modifications or additional documentation through the platform. However, a visa application requiring more than two modifications will be subject to cancellation. Therefore, applicants are strongly advised to carefully review the additional requirements established by the Royal Thai Embassy for documents requested through the thaievisa.go.th platform, as outlined below:

Proof of accommodation in Thailand:

• Document(s) indicating the applicant’s accommodation in Thailand, such as a hotel reservation, lease agreement, or invitation letter from a resident in Thailand, covering the entire duration of the applicant’s intended stay in the country.

  • The visa applicant must attach a summary of their accommodations in Thailand (example in the attached document in the last section of this page), accompanied by the corresponding documentation, depending on the type of accommodation. Acceptable documents may include, for example, hotel reservations, lease agreements, or invitation letters from residents in Thailand.

  • The attached accommodation documents must, collectively, cover the entire duration of the applicant’s intended stay in Thailand, from the date of arrival until the date of departure from the country. No periods of the stay should remain unaccounted for.

  • Accommodation reservations must be issued directly by the hotel, accommodation provider, or a recognized booking platform, such as Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Trip.com, Airbnb, or other similar platforms. The document must clearly indicate the name of the guest or guests, including the visa applicant’s name when the reservation is made for multiple people. Accommodation confirmations issued solely by a travel agency will not be accepted.

  • If the reservation document indicates only the name of another guest and the total number of people staying, but does not include the visa applicant’s name, a letter from the reservation holder explaining the situation must be attached, together with a copy of their identification document.

  • If the applicant will be staying at the home of an acquaintance, friend, family member, or other resident in Thailand, the applicant must attach an invitation letter issued by the host, together with:

    • a copy of the inviter’s identification document; and
    • a copy of their house registration (Tabian Baan – ทะเบียนบ้าน) or lease agreement in Thailand, as applicable.

  • If the applicant has multiple accommodation reservations, the documents should be submitted in chronological order, from the first accommodation to the last. The guest’s name, as well as the check-in and check-out dates for each accommodation, must be underlined.

• Travel booking confirmation:

  Flight reservation documents for round-trip flights from the country of departure to Thailand, including all connecting flights, clearly showing the applicant’s name and complete itinerary details.

  1. The visa applicant must attach a summary of their flight itinerary (example in the attached document in the last section of this page), accompanied by the corresponding reservation documents for the entire trip: from the country of departure to Thailand and from Thailand to the next destination, the applicant’s country of origin, or country of residence, as applicable.

  2. The itinerary must include all connecting flights, as well as return or onward flights from Thailand. For example, if the trip begins in Mexico, the applicant must provide the corresponding reservations for the Mexico–Thailand and Thailand–Mexico flights, including all connections.

  3. In the case of an application for a multiple-entry visa, the applicant must provide reservations covering the entire itinerary and each entry into Thailand. For example, if an applicant departs from Mexico, transits through Japan, enters Thailand, subsequently travels to Laos, re-enters Thailand to stay for a few days, and finally returns to Mexico, the applicant must provide reservations for the entire itinerary:

     Mexico–Japan → Japan–Thailand → Thailand–Laos → Laos–Thailand → Thailand–Japan → Japan–Mexico.

  4. The reservation documents must include the applicant’s full name and complete itinerary details, including, where applicable, the date, flight number, airport of origin and destination, and flight departure and arrival times.

  5. Only flight confirmation documents issued by the airline or by a flight booking platform, such as Expedia, Trip.com, Booking.com, among others, will be accepted. Documents, itineraries, or flight details issued by travel agencies will not be accepted.

  6. Reservation documents must be submitted in chronological order, from the first flight to the last. The traveler’s name, as well as the arrival date (landing date) and, where applicable, the departure date of each flight, must be underlined.

  7. If, during the trip, the applicant travels from one country to another by a means of transportation other than air travel, the applicant must also include the corresponding reservation or proof of transportation, whenever possible, such as for a bus, train, boat, or other means of transportation.

     When the transportation cannot be booked in advance or no reservation confirmation is available, the applicant may attach an explanatory letter indicating how they intend to travel. This may apply, for example, when the applicant plans to cross a border on foot or use local transportation that does not allow advance reservations.

• Financial evidence: As a general rule, a document showing the closing balances for the most recent three months (bank statements) is required. The closing balance for each month must be equal to or greater than the minimum required amount.

  • If the bank statements are denominated in a currency other than United States dollars (USD) or Thai baht (THB), a screenshot or annotation showing the conversion of the closing balances into USD or THB must be attached.

  • Applicants are requested to underline the account holder’s name, the statement period, and the closing balance.

  • The funds presented must be liquid, meaning that they must be immediately available for use. Therefore, only bank statements for debit or savings accounts will be accepted.

  • If the travel expenses are sponsored by a third party or by the person inviting the applicant, the following additional documents must also be provided:

    • The sponsor’s bank statements meeting the requirements specified above.
    • A duly signed sponsorship letter.
    • A document proving the family relationship between the applicant and the sponsor, such as a marriage certificate or birth certificate.
    • A copy of the sponsor’s official identification document.

• Document Indicating Current Location - See the information in the Document Indicating Current Location section.
• Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status (for Workation DTV) - The required documents are the following:
• A CV or résumé outlining the applicant's professional background.
• A letter from the applicant explaining their current occupation and the nature of their professional activities.
• Three examples of the applicant's work or completed projects.
• Three proofs of payment received from the applicant's employer, company, or clients.

IMPORTANT: The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) - an Immigration form - must be completed within 3 days prior to arrival at: https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

Notes

• The Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City accepts visa applications from applicants who are physically present in one of the countries under our jurisdiction (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cuba, Haiti, and Belize) during the application process and who will travel to Thailand from one of these countries.
• Applicants are strongly advised to verify all personal information before submission, as the information provided cannot be modified either by the applicant or by the Embassy.
• Applicants are responsible for providing all required information, including their full name exactly as it appears in their travel document.
• Incorrect personal information may result in denial of entry into the country.
• If the submitted supporting documents do not meet certain visa application requirements, the Embassy may request additional documents deemed necessary.
• Visa fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
• The e-Visa becomes valid on the date of issuance. Travelers are responsible for ensuring that they use their visa before it expires. In general, a single-entry visa is valid for 90 days.

Should you have further queries on visa application or other consular services, please send an email to [email protected]