Entry Requirements
Visitors from many countries (see list below) can enter the country on a 30-day tourist-exempt visa (visa not required). They will, at the discretion of a Thai Immigration Officer, receive a stamp at the Immigration counter at any point of entry upon arrival. Visitors can, if they wish, extend their stay by another 30 days by visiting the nearest immigration office in their area (more on this below).
If you wish to stay 3 months without having to leave the country or want to opt for a multiple-entry tourist visa, again, we can't stress this enough, please get the latest on obtaining the right visa from the Thai consulate nearest to you in your home country.
For a List of Thai consulates abroad, please click here.
The three requirements are at the discretion of the immigration officer, i.e. on some days they may ask for these, on others they may not. We recommend you have all three to avoid getting turned back at the Thai border!
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The Thai Immigration Authority is introducing the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) to streamline the entry process, making it faster, easier, and more secure.
Starting May 1, 2025, all non-Thai nationals arriving in Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the TDAC form online before their trip.
How to Complete the TDAC Form:
Visit https://tdac.immigration.go.th or scan the QR code on official announcements.
Enter your details:
- Personal Information: Full name, nationality, phone number, email address, and passport details.
- Travel Information: Flight number, destination, and address in Thailand (hotel or residence).
Receive a confirmation email once your form is submitted.
On arrival in Thailand, present your confirmation email along with your travel documents for verification to passport control (Immigration).
Important: Travelers must register in the system at least 3 days before their arrival.
For more details, visit: https://tdac.immigration.go.th
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Nationals who qualify for a one-month (30 days) visa exemption upon entering the country i.e. they do not need a visa if their intent is to stay less than 30 days in Thailand:
54 countries and territories will qualify for a 30-day visa exemption. These include many of Thailand's major tourism markets such as Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brunei, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States.
Travelers from the Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles will receive a shorter 15-day visa exemption.
Thailand's Visa on Arrival program will be limited to only four eligible countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, India, and Serbia.
Some countries will continue to benefit from separate bilateral visa agreements that remain unchanged. These include 90-day visa exemptions for countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and South Korea, while other nations, including China, Russia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Laos, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Macao, and Timor-Leste, will continue under existing bilateral arrangements.
In addition, Thailand plans to encourage travelers who wish to stay for longer periods to apply through its electronic visa system instead of relying on repeated visa-free entries.
For most tourists taking holidays of less than 30 days, the new rules are unlikely to have any significant impact. However, digital nomads, frequent border runners, and travelers planning stays of between one and two months may need to make additional immigration arrangements.
Visitors eligible for the new 30-day visa exemption will still be able to apply for a one-time 30-day extension at a local immigration office. The extension fee will remain 1,900 baht, allowing a maximum stay of up to 60 days, although an in-person application will now be required after the initial 30-day period.
Anyone planning to remain in Thailand for more than 60 days is advised to apply for an appropriate long-stay visa, such as the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), or another visa available through Thailand's e-Visa system before traveling.
As mentioned earlier, regardless of nationality, travelers should arrive with a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel (ticket), accommodation details (hotel booking), evidence of sufficient funds (at least 20,000 Baht in cash / no credit cards), proof of travel insurance, and a completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Immigration officials will request these documents during entry, and inspections are expected to become more frequent under the updated regulations.
Note: Being granted a visa on arrival is still at the discretion of individual Thai Immigration officers.
Last, showing disrespect, behaving rudely, or making demands toward a Thai immigration officer will very likely result in being denied entry!
This page was last updated on 3 July 2026