Entry Requirements & Visas

Who needs a visa, how long you can stay, and what to prepare before you fly.

Thailand applies entry rules to the passport you hold, not the country you live in. Find your nationality below to see whether you enter visa-free, get a visa on arrival, or must apply in advance — then work through the checklist so nothing surprises you at immigration.

Passport and boarding pass ready for a trip to Thailand

Visa exemption · 30 days

Up to 30 days, no visa needed

Enter with just your passport. You can extend once at any immigration office for another 30 days (1,900 THB).

Visa exemption · 15 days

Up to 15 days, no visa needed

A shorter visa-free stay for a small group of countries. Plan your onward travel within the 15 days.

Visa on Arrival

15 days · 2,000 THB

Apply at the Visa on Arrival counter after landing. Bring a passport photo, the fee in cash and your onward ticket.

Visa required in advance

Apply before you fly

Apply on the official Thai e-Visa site or at your nearest Thai embassy. Tourist visas are usually 60 days and can be extended by 30.

Tap to pick your passport country and see its entry rule.

What you need at the border

The same basics apply to every nationality, whatever your visa scheme.

Passport Validity

  • Must have at least 6 months of remaining validity.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

  • All foreign visitors must submit the free Official Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online up to 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. The old paper TM.6 form is no longer used.

Visa Exemption (30-Day Policy)

  • Ordinary passport holders from 60 countries and territories (including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and many European and Asian nations) receive up to 30 days for tourism.
  • The previous temporary 60-day visa exemption ended on September 15, 2026.

Shorter Exemptions / Visa on Arrival

  • A 15-day visa exemption applies to select countries such as the Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles.
  • Visa on Arrival (VoA) and specific bilateral rules apply depending on your exact nationality.

Proof of Funds

  • Visa exemption / VoA: 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family.
  • Tourist / Non-Immigrant Visas: 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.

Other Essentials

  • Onward or return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.

Land Border Limits

  • Visa-exempt entries via land borders are typically limited to 2 times per calendar year for most nationalities (with exceptions for Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore).

Long-Term Options

  • The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) remains available as a 5-year multi-entry visa allowing up to 180 days per stay for digital nomads and remote workers.

Travel tips

  • Submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days of arrival — the old paper TM.6 form is gone.
  • Use only the official TDAC and e-Visa websites. Lookalike sites charge for a form that is free.
  • Overstaying costs 500 THB per day, up to a 20,000 THB fine and a possible ban. Check your stamp before you book.
  • Keep a photo of your passport page and entry stamp on your phone, plus one printed copy in your bag.
  • Land border entries on visa exemption are usually limited to twice per calendar year.
  • Staying longer? The 5-year Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) suits remote workers, and tourist visas can be extended at immigration.

Entry rules change with little notice. Confirm your nationality with the Thai embassy or immigration before booking.