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

If you are heading to Thailand, it is important to distinguish the current visa-exemption policy from the approved revision that is not yet in force. Current rule: a 60-day exemption for 93 countries and territories, in force since July 15, 2024. Approved revision: the government announced its latest Cabinet-approved revision on July 14, 2026, but it has not taken effect yet. Follow the current rule until the revision is published in the Royal Gazette and its waiting period ends.

TL;DR: Check your passport close to departure. Right now: 93 countries and territories get 60 days visa-free. Approved but not yet effective: the latest revision would replace that with new 30-day, 15-day, and VOA groups, but only after Royal Gazette publication plus a 15-day wait — until then, the current rule stands. Separately, non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must submit TDAC before passing immigration. Travelers making a technical landing or transiting without passing immigration, as well as crew, are exempt. The current VOA fee is 2,000 THB for eligible passports. The MFA base fee for DTV is 10,000 THB, while the amount and accepted currency are published by the mission processing the application.

This guide summarizes the official visa-free status to verify for Thailand and the crucial rules to know in 2026. Policy status should be rechecked close to travel.

Direct Answer: Thailand Visa Requirements & Official Fees

Entry / Visa Type	Cost	Stay Limit / Rule	Official Route / Source
Visa Exemption	Free	Now: 93 countries/territories, 60 days. Coming (15 days after Royal Gazette publication): new 30-day, 15-day, and VOA groups.	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 passports in the current VOA list; the approved revision narrows this list)	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

What is Changing in the Visa Exemption List?

Now: 93 countries and territories get a 60-day visa exemption, effective since July 15, 2024. This is the rule currently enforced at the border.

Approved revision: On July 14, 2026, the Thai government announced an updated Cabinet-approved revision. It would retire the 60-day scheme and provide 30-day visa exemption to 59 countries and territories, 15-day visa exemption to Mauritius and Seychelles, and VOA eligibility to Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia.

Why it isn't active yet: The revision takes effect 15 days after the Ministry of Interior publishes it in the Royal Gazette. Until that effective date, the current 60-day rule stands. Verify your passport on Thai official sources shortly before departure.

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, you may need to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or a tourist visa in advance:

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.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): For remote workers, digital nomads, and participants in eligible Thai Soft Power activities, the DTV allows a stay of up to 180 days per entry and is valid for 5 years. The MFA base fee is 10,000 THB; applicants pay the non-refundable amount published by the mission processing the application in its accepted currency via thaievisa.go.th.

Policy status: approved, but not yet in force The revision announced by the Thai government on July 14, 2026 proposes 59 countries/territories for 30-day visa exemption, 2 countries for 15-day visa exemption, and 3 countries for VOA.

Current status: The revision takes effect only after publication in the Royal Gazette plus the official waiting period. Until then, follow the entry conditions in force at the border today.

Effective date: Once published, the revised rules start 15 days later. Verify the current status close to departure.

Long stays: Planning to stay more than 30 days? Check the official Thai E-Visa portal before departure.

Crucial: The New Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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 (tdac.immigration.go.th) 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.
Land/sea border limit: Under the current tourist visa exemption conditions published by the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha, entry through land or sea border checkpoints is limited to twice per calendar year, except for nationals of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Singapore.

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Key Tips for a Hassle-Free Border Clearance

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.