Thailand Entry Requirements and TDAC Guide: Visa-Free Rules and Registration

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; pay the non-refundable amount published by the mission processing the application in its accepted currency	Up to 180 days per entry (valid for 5 years)	thaievisa.go.th

Which Visa-Exemption Rules Are in Force?

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 final Thai MFA announcement and the Thai Embassy in Doha list 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. 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 Thai Embassy in Doha says visa-exempt land or sea entries are limited to twice per calendar year, except for nationals of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Singapore. The Thai Embassy in London describes a twice-yearly limit for eligible visa-exempt travelers without restricting it to land or sea. Because these official descriptions differ in scope, do not assume an air arrival avoids a limit; confirm the rule for your passport 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, payable in cash (Thai Baht only) at a designated immigration checkpoint. 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. Current official Thai embassy guidance states 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family.

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.