Thailand entry requirements
Travellers on New Zealand, Australian, US, British, Canadian, German and Japanese passports can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. Every non-Thai traveller, including babies, completes the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arriving, and one person can submit for up to 10 travellers.
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At a glance, by passport
| Passport | Visa or travel authority | Arrival forms and levies | Coming home |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| United Kingdom (British citizen) | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Australia | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Incoming Passenger Card |
| New Zealand | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | New Zealand Traveller Declaration |
| Canada | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Germany | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Japan | Not needed | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Visit Japan Web customs declaration |
Your Thailand checklist
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How WayReady gets Thailand sorted
You stay in control the whole way. We get it ready; you submit on the official site.
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Your trip, built from your booking
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Every form found for every traveller
Each person's passport is checked against the official rules, including the declaration for coming home.
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Plain questions for what only you know
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Submitted by you, on the official site
Open the government site from your trip, paste in your answers, pay any government fee directly, and submit.
Guides for this trip
- When can I submit the TDAC?Within 3 days before you arrive in Thailand, counting the day you arrive. The TDAC is free on the official site. Exact timing, what you'll need and a countdown to your window.Read the guide
- TDAC for families and childrenEvery traveller needs one, including babies and children. One person can complete it for family members, children or a group, up to 10 travellers per application. What each traveller needs for the TDAC, and how to do it for your whole group.Read the guide
- Is the TDAC free? The official site, and how to avoid payingThe TDAC is free on tdac.immigration.go.th. How to find the official site, spot look-alike sites that charge a fee, and what the form covers.Read the guide
Thailand questions, answered
Is the TDAC free?
Yes. The official Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th is free. Sites that charge for it aren't the official service.
When can I submit my TDAC?
Within 3 days before you arrive in Thailand, counting the day you arrive.
Do children need a TDAC?
Yes. Every traveller needs one, including babies and children. One person can submit for up to 10 travellers on one application.
How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?
Up to 30 days on New Zealand, Australian, US, British, Canadian, German and Japanese passports. Thailand cut its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026.
Do I need a TDAC to transit through Bangkok?
Not if you stay airside and don't pass through immigration. If you leave the airport, you need one.
Official sources
- TDAC FAQ (Thai Immigration Bureau)
- tdac.immigration.go.th
- Visa exemption and VoA schemes 2026 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand)
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.