Thailand Entry Requirements and TDAC Guide: Visa-Free Rules and Registration
Check Thailand's visa-exemption rules, TDAC timing, and entry documents before you travel.
Thailand's revised visa-exemption and visa-on-arrival rules took effect on September 15, 2026. The former 60-day exemption for 93 countries and territories has ended. Check the rule for the passport you will use before booking or relying on an earlier visa-free stay.
TL;DR: Since September 15, 2026, Thailand's revised scheme gives eligible passports from 60 countries and territories up to 30 days visa-free and passports from Mauritius and Seychelles up to 15 days. The revised VOA list covers Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia. Bilateral agreements may give other passports different terms. Check your passport against current Thai official guidance. Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must also submit the free TDAC before immigration unless an official exception applies; it is not a visa.
Direct Answer: Thailand Visa Requirements & Official Fees
Entry / Visa Type
Cost
Stay Limit / Rule
Official Route / Source
Visa Exemption
Free
Revised scheme effective September 15, 2026: 60 countries/territories, up to 30 days; Mauritius and Seychelles, up to 15 days. Separate bilateral agreements may apply.
None required for eligible passports (TDAC is still required before immigration unless an official exception applies)
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
2,000 THB
Up to 15 days for eligible passports from Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia under the revised scheme
Available at designated immigration checkpoints
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
MFA base fee: 10,000 THB; non-refundable once paid through the e-Visa system
Effective date: Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the revised measures were published in the Royal Gazette on August 31, 2026 and took effect on September 15, 2026. The former 60-day exemption for 93 countries and territories ended on that date.
Current categories: The Thai MFA's Department of Consular Affairs lists 60 countries and territories under the 30-day tourist visa exemption, Mauritius and Seychelles under the 15-day exemption, and Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia under VOA (lists dated September 15, 2026). The July Cabinet proposal mentioned 59 countries; use the later in-force list rather than that proposal. Some passports have separate bilateral-agreement terms, so check the category and conditions for your passport.
Already in Thailand before the change? The Thai MFA says travelers admitted before September 15, 2026 retain the period of stay granted under the previous rules until it expires. For a new entry, check the rules in force on that entry date.
Repeat-entry limits: The Tourism Authority of Thailand's September 1, 2026 summary of the Royal Gazette announcements says travelers using the 30-day or 15-day exemption may generally enter through land-border immigration checkpoints no more than twice per calendar year; for the 30-day scheme the limit does not apply to nationals of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Singapore or to other nationalities designated by the Minister. That summary describes the limit for land-border checkpoints; every entry remains subject to immigration inspection, so confirm the rule for your passport and route with Thai Immigration or a Thai mission before another trip.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) & Long-Term Visa Fees
If your passport is not visa-exempt under the Thai rules in force on your travel date, check whether it is on the current Visa on Arrival (VOA) list or whether you need a visa before travel:
VOA Fee: The official fee is 2,000 THB at designated immigration checkpoints, and the Immigration Bureau sets the conditions. It allows a stay of up to 15 days.
DTV for longer stays: Eligible remote workers and participants in Thai Soft Power activities can review the DTV guide and the fee published by their Thai mission before applying.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): when and how to submit
The old paper TM.6 arrival card has been replaced by the online form. Non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before passing immigration. It is not required for a technical landing or transit without passing immigration, and crew are exempt. This requirement is separate from whether you enter visa-free, with a visa, or under another eligible status.
Registration window: Submit TDAC on the official portal during the 3-day period that includes your arrival date.
Submission on arrival: The official FAQ says Wi-Fi and kiosks are available on arrival for travelers without a smartphone or internet access. Kiosks are installed at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Hat Yai airports; submit before passing immigration.
For family, group, or repeat Thailand trips, eVisaFlow Southeast Asia can fill saved passport, trip, accommodation, and contact details on the TDAC official website with one click.
TDAC Corrections and Entry Checklist
The official TDAC FAQ allows incorrect information to be updated, except for full name, passport number, nationality, and date of birth. If one of those four fields is wrong, submit a new TDAC; the system uses the latest valid submission. The FAQ does not state that an ordinary typing error automatically causes a boarding denial.
When entering data on the official TDAC portal, double-check that your passport number, name, and date of birth match your passport exactly. Save the confirmation document with its QR code on your device; printing a backup is optional.
Basic Checklist for the Current Tourist Visa Exemption:
A passport valid for at least 6 months on entry.
Your TDAC document with its QR code, submitted before immigration.
Proof of confirmed onward travel leaving Thailand within the permitted visa-exempt stay.
Adequate funds. The official figures differ: the Tourism Authority of Thailand's July 6, 2026 reminder and the Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington give 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family for transit visas and certain visa-exempt cases under the Interior Ministry announcement, while the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha states that travelers entering under the tourist visa-exemption schemes must have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family. Carry the higher amount, or confirm the requirement for your nationality with a Thai embassy.
References
Current rules and application portals come first. The July 2026 proposal appears last for historical context; use the measures that took effect in September.
Disclaimer:
The information in this article is compiled by evisaflow.com from official publications and open internet sources for informational purposes only, and does not constitute formal travel advice. Travel information (including but not limited to visa regulations, entry policies, fees, and attraction schedules) is subject to change without notice. Please verify all details independently with the relevant official authorities before traveling. evisaflow.com assumes no liability for travel disruptions or losses resulting from reliance on this content.
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