The Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow on Serpov Lane is Thailand's visa office for people living in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Moldova. Most Russian holidaymakers never need it, because Russian passport holders can stay 30 days without a visa. Anyone who wants longer, or comes for work, study or family, applies through this embassy.
Moscow runs the e-Visa system with one big difference from Western missions: you cannot pay online. After you submit on thaievisa.go.th, you receive a confirmation with payment details and a QR code, and the fee must be paid in cash, in US dollars, at the embassy within 14 days.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow |
| Address | Serpov Lane 6, Moscow 119121 |
| Phone | +7 495 109 3918; consular section +7 495 109 1199 |
| Fax | +7 495 109 3925 |
| Visa enquiries | [email protected] |
| Consular section | [email protected] |
| Employment contract legalisation | [email protected] |
| General email | [email protected] |
| Office hours | Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 |
| Visa fee payment | Cash (USD) at the embassy, Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 12:30 |
| Area covered | Residents of Russia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Belarus and Moldova |
| Visa applications | Online at thaievisa.go.th (since 1 January 2025) |
| Stated processing time | Usually 14 business days after payment; 4 to 6 weeks more if Bangkok's approval is needed |
| DTV fee | USD 350 (read 27 Sep 2026) |
Which Areas This Mission Covers
The embassy's e-Visa page says that from 1 January 2025, "all nationals residing in the Russian Federation, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Armenia, Republic of Belarus, and Republic of Moldova" must apply for every type of visa through thaievisa.go.th. Its September 2026 notice on the new exemption rules names the same five countries as its "area of responsibility", and the Thai Foreign Ministry's list of mission contact points (December 2025) agrees.
The embassy also lists honorary consulates in Saint Petersburg, Minsk, Yerevan and Tashkent. Visa applications from those cities still go through the e-Visa portal under Moscow, and the fee is paid in Moscow. The embassy allows applications to be submitted by the applicant or by a representative.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are not Moscow's. The Foreign Ministry list places them under the Royal Thai Embassy in Astana. Georgia and Azerbaijan belong to Ankara, and Ukraine to Warsaw.
Do You Need a Visa?
The embassy's notice of 2 September 2026 spells out what the 15 September 2026 rules mean for each country in its district:
| Passport | Rule from 15 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Russia | Visa-free for up to 30 days under the Thailand-Russia bilateral agreement (the 60-day stay ended) |
| Belarus | No change: visa on arrival, up to 15 days, 2,000 THB, at designated checkpoints |
| Uzbekistan | 60-day exemption and visa on arrival both end. A visa is required before travel |
| Armenia | Visa on arrival ends. A visa is required before travel |
| Moldova | A visa is still required before travel |
For Russians, the 30-day stay can be extended once, by up to 30 days, at a Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB, at the officer's discretion. Thai Immigration's tourism-extension rules cover exemptions granted under international agreements. The twice-a-year land-border cap is written for the 30-day and 15-day exemption lists; whether it applies to bilateral entries has not been published, so check before planning repeated land crossings. Full detail: Thailand visa for Russians.
Everyone files the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival. Travellers already in Thailand before 15 September 2026 keep the stay they were given. The embassy's own reminder: permission to enter and the length of stay are decided by Thai immigration officers at the port of entry.
See also visa on arrival, visa exemption and the visa finder.
How to Apply
- Create an account at thaievisa.go.th, choose your visa type and select the Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow. You, or a representative, can submit.
- Double-check every field, especially with auto-fill or auto-correct on. The embassy cannot edit an application once submitted.
- After submission you receive a confirmation with payment details and a QR code.
- Pay in cash, in US dollars, at the embassy within 14 days, Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 12:30 (not on embassy holidays).
- Processing usually takes 14 business days from payment. Some cases need approval from the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok, which can add 4 to 6 weeks.
- The e-Visa arrives by email. Print it for the airline and Thai immigration.
The embassy recommends applying about a month before departure. Your passport needs at least 6 months' validity from the arrival date. If the embassy asks for more documents and you don't provide them within 45 days of submission, the application is cancelled automatically, and the fee is not refunded.
Banknote rules. The embassy will not accept US dollar notes issued before 2009. Notes must be clean, unmarked and undamaged, with no stamps or writing.
DTV at Moscow
The DTV costs USD 350 (five years, multiple entry, up to 180 days per entry). Moscow's DTV page asks for proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply, bank statements for the last 3 months showing at least 500,000 THB, and for the "workcation" category an employment contract or portfolio plus a Russian income certificate (2-NDFL). Since 31 August 2026 a criminal record certificate is also required, as the embassy's notice of 2 September 2026 confirms. Applications submitted before 31 August 2026 follow the old list. See DTV application.
Practical Notes
Plan for the cash visit. Payment is the one step you can't do online, and the window is short (09:30 to 12:30). Bring exact USD in newer, clean notes, plus your confirmation with the QR code.
Holiday list. The embassy's "Address, Office Hours, and Official Holidays" page links holiday lists for 2024 and 2025. No 2026 list was posted when we checked; call the consular line before visiting around Thai or Russian holidays.
Work permit holders. The embassy keeps a separate page for non-Thai citizens with a Thai work permit who need to enter Thailand. Check it if that applies to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Russians need a visa for Thailand?
Not for a holiday of up to 30 days. Under the Thailand-Russia bilateral agreement, Russian passport holders can stay 30 days visa-free, and can apply for one extension of up to 30 days for 1,900 THB.
Can I pay for a Thai visa online in Russia?
No. The Moscow embassy says online payment is not available. You pay the fee in cash, in US dollars, at the embassy within 14 days of submitting your e-Visa.
How long does a Thai visa take from Moscow?
Usually 14 business days after the fee is paid. If the embassy needs approval from the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok, allow another 4 to 6 weeks.
Which Thai embassy covers Belarus and Uzbekistan?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow covers Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Moldova, as well as Russia. The honorary consulates in Minsk, Tashkent and Yerevan do not replace the e-Visa process.
Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Yes, from 15 September 2026. The embassy's notice says both the old 60-day exemption and the visa on arrival ended for Uzbek passport holders, who must now get a visa before travelling.
Do Belarusians need a visa for Thailand?
Belarusians can still get a visa on arrival for up to 15 days, for 2,000 THB, at designated checkpoints. For longer or non-tourist stays, apply for an e-Visa through Moscow.
Which US dollar notes does the Thai embassy in Moscow accept?
Only notes issued in 2009 or later, in good condition, clean and without stamps or writing.
Sources
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: Address, Office Hours, and Official Holidays
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: E-Visa Application Procedures (jurisdiction, cash payment, processing time)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Schemes (2 Sep 2026)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: Adjustment to Supporting Documents for DTV Applications
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (fee, documents)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Moscow: Honorary consulates (Saint Petersburg, Minsk, Yerevan, Tashkent)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: List of Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates-General, contact points (December 2025)
- Immigration Division 1: Visa extension
