Last updated: Aug 2025
Planning your Thai adventure? Getting your visa sorted is the first step to stress-free travel! Here’s the latest on Thailand visa requirements for 2025, whether you’re coming from the UK, US, Australia, Canada, or beyond.
New for 2025 – Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC):
From May 1, 2025, all foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card at least 72 hours before arrival. This replaces the old paper TM6 form. Submit online at the official TDAC portal.
Visa-Free Entry: Who Gets It?
Most tourists can enter Thailand visa-free for short stays. Here’s what you need to know:
- United Kingdom: Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (by air or land)
- United States: Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
- Australia: Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
- Canada: Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
- EU Nationals: Visa-free entry for up to 30 days
- New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, and most European countries: Same as above!
By Air:
Get a 30-day entry stamp at all international airports—just fill in the arrival card.
By Land:
Visa-free for 30 days at land borders (UK, US, AU, CA, EU). You can do this up to 2 times per calendar year at land borders. No annual limit by air.
Visa on Arrival (VoA): Who Needs It?
Not eligible for a visa-free? Citizens of India, China, Taiwan, and several other countries can get a Visa on Arrival at major airports and land borders.
- Length: 15 days
- Fee: 2,000 THB (~USD 55), cash only
- Apply: At the border or airport, or pre-apply online for faster entry.
- Official website: Thai eVisa on Arrival
Tourist Visa (Single & Multiple Entry)
Want to stay longer?
- Single Entry Tourist Visa: 60 days, extendable for 30 days
- Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate outside Thailand.
- Fee: ~1,000 THB (~USD 28)
- Apply at a Thai embassy or consulate outside Thailand.
- Multiple Entry Tourist Visa: 6 months, 60 days per entry
- Apply before travel at a Thai embassy or consulate.
- Fee: ~5,000 THB (~USD 140)
- Apply before travel at a Thai embassy or consulate.
Where to Apply:
- In your home country at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate
- See a list of embassies: Thai Embassies Worldwide
Visa Extensions
- Visa Exempt Entry or Tourist Visa: Extend for 30 days at any Thai immigration office
- Fee: 1,900 THB (~USD 53)
- Allow at least a week before expiry.
Border Runs & “Border Bounce”
- Not recommended for long-term stays. Thai authorities are strict on repeated border runs.
- Extensions are much easier and more reliable if you want to stay longer.
Required Documents for All Entries
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Proof of onward travel (occasionally checked)
- Sufficient funds (rarely checked, but 10,000 THB per person is the guideline)
Internal Links for Further Reading:
- How to Pack for Slow Travel in Southeast Asia
- Family-Friendly Thailand Tours
- Women’s Travel in Southeast Asia
For the latest updates, always check the official site:
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs