Starting from May 1, 2025, the Immigration Bureau of Thailand requires all foreign nationals entering or departing the Kingdom of Thailand to fill out their personal and travel information in a digital system called the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC). Further details can be found at the link provided https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

E-Stickerless System Since 27 September 2021, the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Los Angeles has been implementing a “Stickerless” E-Visa service. It is no longer required to submit Passport and original documents via mail to the Royal Thai Consulate

Attention:     

• Processing time for all visa application is up to 15 business days (Weekend and Holiday Excluded)/Consulate's Holidays. This means within 15 business days; you should see the status update on your Visa application dashboard. If you received an email requesting more documents, please allow an additional 5 business days after you submitted additional documents for your Visa to be processed. 
• Per the regulation, the Consulate "cannot" issue a visa for foreign nationals who are not in Consulate's juridiction and who arecurrently in Thailand. All travelers need to obtain a visa before entering Thailand. *If you entered Thailand without a visa, please contact the Immigration Bureau (immigration.go.th) to explore the options in your case*
• Consular officers reserve the right to request additional documents as deemed necessary and reserve the right to reject any application without having to provide reasons.

**It is recommended to plan and apply for a Visa around 1 month prior to the departure date** 

**Please note that most types of Visa have a validity of 90 days, do not apply more than 3 months in advance as your Visa will expire before your traveling date**

**A visa becomes effective from the date of issuance. If you apply too early the visa may expire before your trip and you will have to re-apply. The fee is nonrefundable**

**Due to a large number of applications, the Consulate does not check individual status**

Single Entry Visa
Single Entry Visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. Travelers must enter Thailand within the said 3-month period. They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry.

*The extension is possible for another 30 days, with a maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry.