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How can I apply for a visa to Thailand as a dual citizen living in Israel?

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Sandy *******

asked Oct 22, 2026

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I'm so confused re how to go about applying for a Visa! 

Seems every story is different.

I am a 66 yr old solo traveler, now a pensioner and finally taking my first ever, dream trip to Thailand. 

I grew up in Canada but now live in Israel. I have duel citizenship. The conditions for both are the same... over 30 days in Thailand, a Visa is required.

I will be in Thailand from 14.1-2.3.2027 (with return flights), which means I definitely need a Visa.

I've booked "cancellation free" hotels. 

WHERE do I apply for a Visa?

WHEN do I apply? 

How long before my trip do I need to apply?

HOW do I apply

WHAT is the cost?

Can the application be made online, by phone or does it need a personal meeting?

I would really appreciate any help on this topic!!

Thanks!

Answer summary

The user is seeking guidance on applying for a visa to Thailand for their upcoming trip from January 14 to March 2, 2027. Key points include that, as a dual citizen (from Canada and Israel), they require a visa since their stay exceeds 30 days. They are advised to apply online for an eVisa through the Thai eVisa website, 3 months or less prior to their trip. The visa application will cost approximately NIS 120 and must be completed online without the need for an in-person appointment. Commenters shared experiences and highlighted potential pitfalls in the application process.

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Robert *******

Be very careful of your dates on your application, last time I applied online I thought I would give them plenty of time. They issued the visa the day I applied basically so my first thirty days were spent in my own country. They wouldn't credit it or change the dates so I ended up having to pay 1900 baht for the last 21 days of my trip

21 days ago

Tod *********

@Robert ******

that doesn't make ANY sense, a single entry tourist visa is valid for 90 days from the date they issue it, <- that means you have 90 days to ENTER thailand on the visa and even if you entered the last day the visa was valid for you'd still get stamped in the correct amount of time a tourist visa gives you > 60 days

18 days ago

BC ********

Robert Olsen what you say doesn't make any sense... it's always 1900 baht, you got your visa. What is the problem ?

21 days ago

Dca *****

if planning for future convenience and only shorter visits to Thailand, then consider using a Canada Passport as currently it is eligible for Thai Immigration Arrivals Automatic Channel Automated Border Control (ABC) eGates for Entry into Thailand

21 days ago

Ellie *******

@Dca ****

better note that the first time traveler is not eligible for eGate to enter, like OP

21 days ago

Dca *****

Specifically for the Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Payment Method of any Thai E–Visa Fee is Cash

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21 days ago

Graeme *******

The info is on the Thai Immigration website.How is Isreal these days worked on the AIR Base near Beersheba loved my time in country.

22 days ago

Tod *********

Well with a Canadian or Israeli passport you get into Thailand without a visa on the 30 day free stamp (visa exempt) program AND you could apply for one 30 day extension at the immigration office serving the area where you stay for 1900baht. So for the days you have planned to stay here, you could do that without any issue at all OR You could buy a single entry tourist visa thru the thai consulate in Israel via the online eVisa web-portal (all visas to Thailand are sold ONLY online, you don't go to consulates to apply, you do it online, pay online and they email you a PDF file that is the visa which you print out and give to the officer along with your passport when you stamp in to Thailand. You will get 60 days when you stamp in (so more than eough time to cover your planned stay of 47 days) and if you wanted to stay longer you could apply for one 30 day extension at the immigration office serving the area where you stay for 1900baht you can apply for the tourist visa any time you are within 3 months or less of traveling here (tghe visa is valid for entry for 3 months from the date it's issued) You apply via this link:

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You want this choice So in to recap; here's the answer to your questions (should you decide you want to buy the visa) 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮? online eVisa website (already provided) 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? when you have 3 months or less before your trip 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? answered above 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 online eVisa website. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁? NIS 120 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? ONLY online.

22 days ago

Osman *******

Absolutely.Very complicated. They must find a much clearer, easier way.

22 days ago

Osman *******

Absolutely.Very complicated.

They must find a much clearer, easier way.

22 days ago

Rob *******

Osman Akten ... the only complication is you posting your nonsensical comment! I suggest you delete it!

21 days ago

Allan ********

Osman Akten . Well explain exactly how easy do you want it to be .

22 days ago

Tod *********

@Osman ******

not complicated at all, IF you want to get a visa to thailand you do it thru the eVisa online web-portal because ALL thai consulates in the world use it

22 days ago

Tod *********

Well with a Canadian or Israeli passport you get into Thailand without a visa on the 30 day free stamp (visa exempt) program AND you could apply for one 30 day extension at the immigration office serving the area where you stay for 1900baht. So for the days you have planned to stay here, you could do that without any issue at all :)

OR

You could buy a single entry tourist visa thru the thai consulate in Israel via the online eVisa web-portal (all visas to Thailand are sold ONLY online, you don't go to consulates to apply, you do it online, pay online and they email you a PDF file that is the visa which you print out and give to the officer along with your passport when you stamp in to Thailand. You will get 60 days when you stamp in (so more than eough time to cover your planned stay of 47 days) and if you wanted to stay longer you could apply for one 30 day extension at the immigration office serving the area where you stay for 1900baht

you can apply for the tourist visa any time you are within 3 months or less of traveling here (tghe visa is valid for entry for 3 months from the date it's issued)

You apply via this link:

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You want this choice

So in to recap; here's the answer to your questions (should you decide you want to buy the visa)

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮? online eVisa website (already provided)

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? when you have 3 months or less before your trip

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? answered above

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 online eVisa website.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁? NIS 120

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? ONLY online.

22 days ago

Caroline *******

@Tod ********

- what a helpful, clear answer. 👍

22 days ago

Nigel **************

Caroline Jones he always does

22 days ago

Sandy *******

@Tod ********

Thanks, but don't I have show at entry that I have a return flight? Which is overv30 days... and there I am with no Visa 😟

22 days ago

Bent *************

Sandy Guise

Depends on your airline!

22 days ago

Dave *******

Sandy Guise obtain a Tourist visa which give you 60 days on arrival ,as another option . In my opinion,less hassle than visa exempt which gives you 30 days and then you have to apply for an extension.

Further some airlines won’t allow you on the flight without a return ticket within the visa exempt period

22 days ago

Tod *********

@Sandy ******

to stamp IN to thailand you won't need proof of onward travel BUT

if you decide to come in 30 day free stamp (visa exempt) your air carrier might require it, check with them. If you mange to board your flight without it you'll be fine with your return flight past the 30 day mark once you get here

22 days ago

Tracey ******

Sandy Guise yes you’ll need to have a bus ticket or something to show you are leaving but then do the extension. If you can apply before hand I would do that

22 days ago

Dca Dca

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