Thailand Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
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.
Visas
Nationals from the following countries and territories can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism or short-term business purposes and stay for up to 60 days. These countries are:
Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Americas: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, and Uruguay.
Africa: Mauritius, Morocco, and South Africa.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.
Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.
Please note that visa policies are subject to change. It's advisable to consult official Thai government sources or contact the nearest Thai embassy or consulate before planning your travel.
Types and Cost
There are several types of tourist visas depending on the purpose of visit (e.g. tourism, medical treatment, family visit etc.).
Validity
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.
Transit
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.
Application to
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.
Temporary residence
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.
Sufficient Funds
Travellers entering Thailand under the Visa Exemption Scheme are required to provide proof of sufficient funds for their stay. Specifically, individuals must demonstrate possession of at least 20,000 Thai Baht (THB) per person or 40,000 THB per family. This proof can be in the form of cash or equivalent financial means.
Compulsary Registration
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.
Extension of stay
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).
Entry with children
Children travelling with one parent or alone must have a notarised letter of consent from one or both parents.
Entry with pets
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.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Royal Thai Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 944 3600
Website: http://www.thaiembdc.org
Address: , 1024 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC, 20007,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri: 0900-1230 and 1400-1700 (except holidays)
Consular section:Walk in service Mon-Fri 0900-1200; Phone service Mon-Fri 1330-1700
Royal Thai Embassy in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7589 2944; +44 20 7225 5500 (for visa matters)
Website: http://www.thaiembassy.org/london/en/home
Address: South Kensington, 29-30 Queen's Gate, London, SW7 5JB,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0900-1230 and 1400-1700; Mon-Fri 0900-1200 (consular section); Mon- Fri 1100-1200 (visa collection)
British Embassy in Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 305 8333
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-bangkok
Address: Khwaeng Lumphini, 14 Wireless Road, Khet Pathum Wan, 10330,
Opening times:
Office hours Mon-Thu 0800-1630; Fri 0800-1300
