Thailand visa on arrival is NO LONGER available for Nigerian passport holders as of 2026. Nigerians must apply for a pre-travel e-visa at thaievisa.go.th or at the Thai Embassy in Abuja. An NDLEA certificate is also required — get it before applying.
Key Warnings
Visa on Arrival is no longer available for Nigerians — you MUST obtain a visa before traveling to Thailand. Showing up at the airport without a pre-approved visa will result in being turned back.
An NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) certificate is required for all Nigerian applicants. It must be issued within 1 year of application. Obtain it from any NDLEA office in Nigeria.
All travelers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entry — do this online before your flight.
Insider Tips
Apply via thaievisa.go.th for the fastest turnaround — processing typically 3–7 days. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
Bangkok (BKK Suvarnabhumi), Phuket (HKT), and Chiang Mai (CNX) are the main entry airports for Nigerians.
Thailand has strict drug laws — possession carries severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences.
Step-by-Step Guide
Obtain NDLEA certificate
Nigerian applicants must present an NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) certificate issued not more than 1 year before the application date. Obtain this from any NDLEA office in Nigeria before applying.
Apply for Thai e-visa online
Go to thaievisa.go.th — the official Thai e-visa portal. Select 'TR Tourist Visa'. Create an account and fill in the application form with your personal and travel details.
Upload required documents
Upload your passport bio page, passport photo (white background), return ticket, hotel booking, bank statement, and NDLEA certificate. Ensure all scans are clear.
Pay visa fee
Pay the tourist visa fee online by card. Processing typically takes 3–7 working days.
Complete Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
All travelers must submit a Thailand Digital Arrival Card before entering Thailand. Complete it at the official TDAC portal or via the Thai immigration app before your flight.
Travel
Present your approved e-visa and passport at Thai immigration. Alternatively, apply at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abuja (in-person) if you prefer a consular visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need passport photos for Thailand visa on arrival?
Yes. Thailand VOA requires 2 passport photos (4×6cm or 4×5cm) submitted with your application form. Bring photos from Nigeria — there are photo booths at major airports but queues can be long.
Can I pay Thailand VOA fee by card?
2000 THB is the VOA fee. While some counters accept cards, cash (THB or USD) is strongly recommended to avoid payment issues. Bring THB if possible — exchange at the airport is available after customs.
Should I get Thailand e-visa online or use visa on arrival?
Both are valid options. VOA (paid at airport) costs 2000 THB (~₦92,000) and avoids pre-travel paperwork. Thailand e-visa (applied online before travel at thaievisa.go.th) costs similar but skips the airport VOA queue. For peak season travel, e-visa is faster overall.