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Thailand for Japanese citizens

No. A visa isn't needed for tourist stays of up to 30 days. Thailand cut its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026. Japanese citizens also need: Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Coming home: Visit Japan Web customs declaration.

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Checked against official sources 3 October 2026

Everything Japanese citizens need

  • Not neededNone

    Visa

    Stays of up to 30 days

    Not needed for tourist stays of up to 30 days. Thailand cut its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026.

    Visa exemption and VoA schemes 2026 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand)
  • RequiredFree

    Thailand Digital Arrival Card

    Within 3 days before you arrive in Thailand, counting the day you arrive.

    Thailand's free digital arrival card. Every traveller needs one, including babies and children, and one person can submit for up to 10 travellers on one application.

    Timing, children and what you need tdac.immigration.go.th
  • RequiredNone

    Passport

    At least 6 months from arrival

    Your passport should have at least 6 months' validity when you arrive. Have proof of your return or onward flight ready.

Coming home

Questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?

No. A visa isn't needed for tourist stays of up to 30 days. Thailand cut its visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days on 15 September 2026.

What forms do Japanese citizens need for Thailand?

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (Free): Within 3 days before you arrive in Thailand, counting the day you arrive.

How much does it cost Japanese citizens to enter Thailand?

Nothing: every form on this list is free on its official site.

Do children need them too?

Every traveller needs one, including babies and children.

How long does my passport need to be valid?

Your passport should have at least 6 months' validity when you arrive. Have proof of your return or onward flight ready.

Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is an independent company, not a government agency. How we check.