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Do Thai passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?

A visa is generally required

Thai passport holders generally need a Standard Visitor visa for tourism in the UK. Apply online, provide biometrics when instructed and use the document guidance generated for your application.

Travel permissionStandard Visitor visa
ProcessingVaries; check the official processing-time service
Application feeGBP 135 for a visit of up to 6 months
Length of stayUsually permits a visit of up to 6 months

Documents and information to prepare

Before you apply or travel

A proposed itinerary is a planning document, not proof of a paid booking

Use the official fee and processing-time tools immediately before applying

Explain any large or unusual transactions shown in financial records

Check the official rules

Rules depend on your passport, travel purpose and circumstances. Always follow the current instructions from the authority handling your application.

Information reviewed: 1 August 2026

Need to present your travel plans?

Flyvoro helps you create a clear proposed flight itinerary. First check whether the authority wants a travel plan, a confirmed reservation, or no flight document at all.

UK visitor guidance lists flight bookings among documents that are less useful for a visit application (except transit). Do not buy a flight document solely because you are applying for a UK visitor visa.

Create a proposed itineraryThis is not a ticket, seat reservation or PNR. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

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