ImportantImmigration19 Sept 2026
Thailand requires digital arrival cards for all foreign arrivals
From 1 May 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea must complete a digital arrival card online before arrival.
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Long visa-free stays remain in place for many passports, and every arriving traveller now files a short digital arrival card before landing.
Do I need a visa?
Pick your passport to see what applies.
Visa free60 days
Thai e-Visa official portal Passport validity
6 months from arrival
Return or onward ticket
Required
Proof of funds
THB 10,000 per person for visa-free entry
At the airport
Automated gates at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi are open to a growing list of nationalities.
Health requirements
No vaccination certificate required.
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