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Thailand Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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A passport valid for six months beyond the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. When applying for a visa on arrival, passports must be valid for more than 60 days.
Due to issues with 'bagpackers', Thailand now requires travellers to provide proof of sufficient funds (cash or traveller’s cheque equal to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family) and a confirmed ticket to leave Thailand within the time of their entry stamp when entering the country. Please see the 'visa' section for more information.
Nationals from the following countries can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism and business / work related purposes for up to 60 days (may be extended by 30 days for tourism purposes only):
Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, the Maledives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Nationals of Argentina, Chile and Myanmar may enter Thailand without a visa for tourism purposes at international airports. The length of stay depends on the respective bilateral agreement.
To qualify for 60-day visa exemption, you must show the followings:
• Funds of at least 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family
• Passport with validity not less than 6 months
• Proof of onward travel (confirmed air, bus, train or boat tickets) to leave Thailand within 60 days of the arrival date (otherwise a tourist visa must be obtained)
• Foreigners who enter Thailand under this Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme may only do so for 60 days at one time with a maximum of two times in a year by flight and overland crossing
Please note: Nationals of the visa exempt countries listed above need to apply for an e-visa (thaievisa.go.th/) for stays with a duration longer than 60 days.
Nationals not referred to in the chart or above are advised to contact the Thai embassy to check visa requirements.
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
From December 1, 2024, Thailand will introduce an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travelers with ordinary passports in a pilot phase. Each electronic authorization will allow one-time entry (by air, sea or land) and a visit of a maximum of 60 days. ETAs will be free and can be applied for online on the e-visa portal before traveling. Holders of an ETA will be supplied with a QR code, which can be scanned at automated gates at the Immigration checkpoints. The ETA should be fully functional by June 2025.
There are several types of tourist visas depending on the purpose of visit (e.g. tourism, medical treatment, family visit etc.).
In advance: single-entry tourist visa is three months; multiple-entry tourist visa is six months. Non-immigrant single-entry visa: three months; non-immigrant multiple-entry visa: up to one year.
Some nationals require a transit visa; apply at thaievisa.go.th/. Transit visas are valid for three months, allowing holders who are travelling via Thailand to other destinations to stay for a maximum of 30 days.
The Royal Thai embassies in London and in Washington, D.C. do not accept visa applications in person. Visa applications must be made online (thaievisa.go.th/). Check with the embassy to find out the requirements.
Visitors to Thailand who wish to conduct business, work or study in the country can apply for a non-immigrant visa. The single-entry and multi-entry visas allow holders a stay for up to 90 days and one year respectively. In addition, to be able to work, visitors must hold a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour.
Due to issues with 'bagpackers', proof of adequate finances for the duration of your stay in Thailand is required at the point of entry into the country (please see the information under 'Visas').
The arrival card TM6 needs to be filled in for land and sea border crossings and shown to border officials on arrival and on departure.
If you wish to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Bureau (www.immigration.go.th). There is a TH฿1,900 fee for visa extensions.
Be wary of visa-run or visa extension services offering to renew your visa - these are illegal and each year a number of tourists are jailed, having turned up to border crossings with a fake Thailand visa or entry stamp in their passport.
Thailand visa extensions must be made before the current visa runs out. A lengthy overstay can incur a maximum penalty of time in jail before being deported and banned from returning to the country. If you wish to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Bureau (www.immigration.go.th).
Children travelling with one parent or alone must have a notarised letter of consent from one or both parents.
Pets must first be microchipped with an ISO 11784 pet microchip. Pets must also be vaccinated against rabies (between 21 days and 12 months) before entering the country if they are from a country that has had any rabies incidents in the last 12 months.
An import permit from the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is required for all pets.
All Pit Bull breeds must be spayed or neutered before entry to Thailand.
Embassies and tourist offices
Royal Thai Embassy in the USA
Royal Thai Embassy in the UK
British Embassy in Thailand
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