The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says that from 15 September 2026 nationals of 60 countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption for tourism for up to 30 days, and its summary of the revised schemes lists Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia as eligible for a visa on arrival. Tourist visas are applied for online at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-Visa website, thaievisa.go.th, and the Immigration Bureau says all passengers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC).
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Visas & entry authorisations
Tourist Visa (TR) — single entry
Fee
40 USD
Processing
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Validity
90 days
Stay per entry
60 days
Entries
single
USD 40 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; valid for 3 months from the date of issuance.
Documents the application asks for
Passport biodata page
Photograph — Taken within the last six months
Proof of current location — For example a valid visa, or proof of payment for airline tickets or accommodation
Travel booking confirmation
Proof of accommodation in Thailand — For example accommodation bookings, or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand
Financial evidence — At least THB 20,000, for example bank statements for the last three months or a sponsorship letter
Tourist Visa (TR) — multiple entry
Fee
200 USD
Processing
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Validity
180 days
Stay per entry
60 days
Entries
multiple
USD 200 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington; valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.
Documents the application asks for
Passport biodata page
Photograph — Taken within the last six months
Proof of current location — For example a valid visa, or proof of payment for airline tickets or accommodation
Travel booking confirmation
Proof of accommodation in Thailand — For example accommodation bookings, or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand
Financial evidence — At least THB 20,000, for example bank statements for the last three months or a sponsorship letter
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Fee
10,000 THB
Processing
—
Validity
1,825 days
Stay per entry
180 days
Entries
multiple
The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced a visa fee of 10,000 Baht. The visa is for remote workers, digital nomads and freelancers and for participants in activities such as Muay Thai courses and Thai cooking classes; spouses and dependent children of DTV holders are also eligible. Applicants must have proof of funds or a guarantee of not less than 500,000 Baht.
Documents the application asks for
Passport biodata page
Photograph — Taken within the last six months
Proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply
Financial evidence — Bank statements for the last 3 months, or a sponsorship letter
Proof of the purpose — Workcation: an employment contract or certificate, or a portfolio showing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status. Thai soft power activities: confirmation of the activity, or a letter of appointment from a hospital or medical centre
Criminal record certificate — From the country of nationality or the country where you apply
Non-Immigrant Visa B
Fee
80 USD
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
Entries
single
USD 80 for a single-entry visa (valid 90 days) and USD 200 for a 1-year multiple-entry visa when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington.
Non-Immigrant Visa ED (to study)
Fee
80 USD
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
USD 80 when applied for through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington (visa validity 90 days). The Embassy lists a letter confirming enrollment details from the school among the documents.
Transit Visa (TS)
Fee
35 USD
Processing
—
Validity
90 days
Stay per entry
60 days
Entries
single
USD 35 through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, for a single entry, valid for 3 months from the date of issuance. A transit visa is required for an individual whose transit flight duration exceeds 12 hours and who intends to leave the airport's international transit area; travellers transiting through Thai international airports for less than 12 hours who remain within the designated transit area do not require a visa.
Documents the application asks for
Passport biodata page
Photograph — Taken within the last six months
Proof of current location — For example a valid visa, or proof of payment for airline tickets or accommodation
Travel booking confirmation
Proof of accommodation in Thailand — For example accommodation bookings, or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand
Financial evidence — At least THB 20,000, for example bank statements for the last three months or a sponsorship letter
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Fee
2,000 THB
Processing
—
The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington's summary, adapted from Foreign Ministry information, says the countries eligible apply for a visa on arrival at designated immigration checkpoints, with a fee of 2,000 THB, and that the criteria are as prescribed by the Immigration Bureau.
Entry requirements
Passport validity
The UK government tells British nationals that to enter Thailand the passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 1 blank page.
Yellow fever (ICVP) — The UK government says that to enter Thailand you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
No official source we could read requires travel insurance of visa-exempt visitors or tourist-visa holders. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says certain types of visas (O-A and O-X) require the applicant to submit a Foreign Insurance Certificate.
No official source we could read states that an onward or return ticket is required of every visitor. The UK government tells British nationals they may be asked to show evidence of onward or return travel, and that British nationals have been refused entry for failing to provide this evidence. The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists evidence of onward travel where required among the entry requirements that remain unchanged.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says visitors may be asked to show sufficient funds or equivalent documents during immigration screening. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says travellers entering under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must have at least 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family). Under the Ministry of Interior announcement, as listed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the amounts are 10,000 THB per person (20,000 THB per family) on a visa on arrival or a transit visa, and 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family) on a tourist or non-immigrant visa. Children under 12 are exempt.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — The Immigration Bureau says all passengers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and that foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date in Thailand. It is submitted at tdac.immigration.go.th. (within 3 days before arrival) tdac.immigration.go.th ↗(opens in a new tab)
An overstayer who surrenders at the immigration checkpoint before leaving Thailand pays a fine of 500 baht per day, at most 20,000 baht. A foreigner who surrenders after overstaying more than 90 days is barred from re-entering for 1 year from departure; more than 1 year, for 3 years; more than 3 years, for 5 years; more than 5 years, for 10 years. A foreigner who is caught overstaying is barred for 5 years if the overstay is under 1 year, and for 10 years if it is longer.
within 24 hours of arrival. Done by the accommodation.
Under Section 38 of the Immigration Act 1979, the host, the house owner, or the possessor of the dwelling or the hotel accepting foreigners permitted to stay temporarily in Thailand must notify the immigration office of the area within 24 hours from the time of the foreigner's stay. Where there is no immigration office nearby, the notification goes to the local police station. The owner, landlord or operator of the place reports on Form TM.30. One way to notify is via the internet.
Passenger service charge (Airports of Thailand) — 1,120 THB per person per trip. Included in the air ticket.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand says Airports of Thailand raised the passenger service charge for international departures to 1,120 baht per person from 20 June 2026, at its six airports: Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai. It applies to Thai and foreign passengers and is included in the airfare.
Thailand's Ministry of Finance requires anyone taking out of Thailand currency notes or coins worth more than 450,000 Baht, or foreign currency notes or coins worth more than US$15,000 or its equivalent, to declare them to a Customs Officer. No official source we could read states the threshold for declaring cash on arrival.
The UK government says it is illegal to take more than 200 cigarettes per person into Thailand; if you go over the limit you could be fined 10 times the value, and your cigarettes will likely be confiscated.
The UK government says it is illegal to possess or use any vape, e-cigarette, pod, e-liquid or heat-not-burn device in Thailand, with no exceptions for tourists or for personal use; offences can lead to confiscation, heavy fines, detention and court proceedings.
The UK government says that to enter Thailand you must have a certificate to prove you have had a yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. WHO's country list gives the requirement for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk
Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.
International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
Currency
Thai baht (THB, ฿)
Safety — Exercise caution
The UK government advises carrying valuables and cash securely to guard against pickpocketing, and to beware of bag-snatchers, especially on motorbikes. It advises against all but essential travel to parts of the south, near the Thailand-Malaysia border, and to areas within 20km of the land border with Cambodia.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
Thailand is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The Thai government portal Thailand.go.th, citing the Department of Land Transport, says foreign tourists who wish to drive must have a driver's licence that is valid for use in Thailand, and that the foreign licences accepted are an International Driving Permit under the 1949 Geneva Convention and a licence issued by another ASEAN member country; a tourist whose licence cannot be used must obtain a temporary driving licence from the Provincial Land Transport Office in the province of entry. Canada’s travel advice says Canadians must carry an international driving permit or a Thai driver’s licence to drive in Thailand. The UK government tells British drivers to carry both the 1968 version of the international driving permit and their UK driving licence; the Thai portal names the 1949 Geneva permit instead. No official source we could read states for how long a foreign licence may be used.
Canada's travel advice says typhoons usually occur from April to November and that the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from June to November.
Tips & warnings
The UK government says overstaying brings a fine of 500 baht a day up to a maximum of 20,000 baht, and that you risk being held in detention, deported at your own expense and banned from re-entering Thailand for up to 10 years.
The UK government says it is illegal to possess or use any vape, e-cigarette, pod, e-liquid or heat-not-burn device in Thailand, and that offences can lead to confiscation, heavy fines, detention and court proceedings.
The UK government says criticising the Thai monarchy ('lèse-majesté') is illegal, that the law can be interpreted broadly and carries a long prison sentence, and that journalists, human rights defenders and members of the public have faced charges for making political comments or sharing articles online.
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is submitted on the Immigration Bureau's site, tdac.immigration.go.th, which says foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date in Thailand.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
No. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says that from 15 September 2026 nationals of 60 countries and territories, the USA among them, are entitled to visa exemption for tourism for up to 30 days. The Immigration Bureau says all passengers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, and that foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date.
What is the TDAC and who needs it?
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is the arrival card submitted online at tdac.immigration.go.th, the Immigration Bureau's site. It says all passengers must complete it, and that foreigners are required to submit their arrival card information 3 days in advance of their arrival date in Thailand.
How much does a Thailand tourist visa cost?
Through the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, the single-entry tourist visa costs USD 40 and the multiple-entry tourist visa, valid for 6 months from the date of issuance, USD 200; the Embassy says applications are made online only at www.thaievisa.go.th. It says nationals of the 60 countries and territories under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme are entitled to visa exemption for tourism for up to 30 days.
Can I extend my visa-free stay in Thailand?
The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says the 30-day visa-exempt stay for tourism can be extended for another period not exceeding 30 days, at the sole discretion of the immigration officer. The UK government tells British nationals that if they want to stay longer they must get the appropriate visa before they travel or, if eligible, apply for an extension through the Thai immigration authorities, and get any extension they need before their permission expires.
Is travel insurance mandatory for Thailand?
No official source we could read makes travel insurance an entry requirement for tourists. The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington says certain types of visas (O-A and O-X) require the applicant to submit a Foreign Insurance Certificate.
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