Thailand Visa from Bangladesh: Embassy or e-Visa?

Choose the embassy or e-Visa route

Bangladeshi passport holders need a visa before travelling to Thailand for tourism. There are two official routes. You can apply through the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka, which issues the visa in your passport, or you can apply online through Thailand's official e-Visa portal where eligible.

Both routes give you a tourist visa. The embassy route may suit a complicated application. The e-Visa route may suit people who can upload documents and pay online. Check the official portal before starting because eligibility can change.

Stay length and processing time

A Thai tourist visa normally allows a stay of up to 60 days per entry. Immigration officers at the airport stamp the exact permitted stay, so check the stamp when you land. If you want to stay longer, an extension is usually possible at an immigration office inside Thailand for a fee.

Processing at the Dhaka embassy typically takes 3 to 7 working days once the application is accepted. The e-Visa route sits in a similar range, though it can slow down during peak travel seasons. Apply at least two to three weeks before your flight so a request for extra documents does not force you to rebook.

Documents checklist

The exact list varies slightly between the embassy and the e-Visa portal, but the core set is the same. Prepare everything before you book an appointment or start the online form.

• Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Bank statement for the last 6 months showing a stable balance
• Confirmed return air ticket
• Hotel bookings or a host invitation covering the full stay
• NOC from your employer, or trade licence if you run a business
• Day-by-day travel itinerary

Common refusal reasons

Money is a common problem. A low balance, a short bank history or a large new deposit may raise questions. Keep a regular balance and explain any unusual transaction.

The second common problem is an unclear itinerary. If your hotels, flights and stated plan do not match, the officer may doubt you are a genuine tourist. First-time travelers with no travel history should be extra careful here, because there is no past record to support the application.

When to use an agency

If your file is straightforward, with a steady job, a clean bank statement and a simple holiday plan, applying directly is usually fine and saves money. An agency earns its fee when the case is less simple: first-time travelers, self-funded trips, family groups, previous refusals, or gaps in travel history.

An agency can check your documents, itinerary and cover letter before submission. No agency can guarantee a visa, so be careful with anyone who promises approval.