Overview
The Royal Thai Embassy in Paris (Ambassade Royale de Thaïlande en France) is Thailand's diplomatic mission to France, located on rue Greuze in the 16th arrondissement near the Trocadéro. The embassy also serves Monaco, Wallis and Futuna, and French overseas collectivities. France is a significant European market for Thai tourism — Air France and Thai Airways operate direct daily flights between Paris-CDG and Bangkok (approximately 11 hours). The embassy provides consular services, visa processing, and conducts mobile consular visits (consulats de tournée) to French cities outside Paris to serve the Thai community across France.Read moreRead less
Visa Services
French, Monégasque, and most EU citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is mandatory since May 2025. All visa applications must be submitted exclusively online via thaievisa.go.th — the system is 100% digital with no physical embassy visit required in most cases. Processing takes 3-4 weeks from submission, with potential delays during peak periods (Christmas, summer holidays). Applications must be filled in English only. Non-French/Monégasque/Algerian nationals must always include proof of residence. Available visa categories include Tourist (single and METV), Non-Immigrant O/B/ED, long-stay O-A (1 year) and O-X (5+5 years), LTR, DTV (Destination Thailand), SMART Visa, and Thailand Privilege Card. The embassy assumes no responsibility if a visa is issued after the planned departure date. Visa email: visa.par@mfa.go.th.Read moreRead less
Consular Services
The consular section provides Thai passport issuance and renewal, document legalisation, civil status documents, Thai ID card services, and emergency assistance. Mobile consular services (consulats de tournée) are organised periodically in cities such as Roubaix and other locations outside Paris. Consular email: consular.par@mfa.go.th.Read moreRead less
Service Area
The embassy covers France, Monaco, Wallis and Futuna, and French overseas collectivities. Non-French nationals residing in Algeria also apply through Paris for certain visa categories.
Special Notes
Applicant names must appear on all supporting documents (flights, hotel reservations, bank statements). Ensure documents are clearly readable — PDF format recommended. Visa fees are non-refundable. All flight and accommodation bookings should allow cancellation or modification as visa approval is not guaranteed.