Thailand Passport & Visa Requirements

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Passport & Visa

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Entry requirements for Americans: US passport in good condition required for US citizens valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: Visas are not required for travel by UK passport holders endorsed British Citizen, or British National (Overseas) issued in Hong Kong, for periods of 30 days or less. Other UK passport holders require a visa. Passport muct be valid for six months beyond intended travel.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian Passport required for Canadian citizens valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australia Passport required for Australian citizens valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days. APEC Business Travel Card holders endorsed for Thailand may stay up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans: SA Passport required for SA citizens valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand passport required for New Zealand nationals valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days. APEC Business Travel Card holders endorsed for Thailand may stay up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish Passport required for Irish citizens valid for at least 6 months upon arrival. Visa required, except for touristic stay of max. 30 days.

Passport/Visa Note: All nationalities require passports valid for at least six months. Travellers entering Thailand are required to prove they have sufficient funds to cover the length of their stay, and are recommended to hold documentation for return/onward travel. If issued a visa prior to arrival, travellers are permitted to travel on a one-way ticket.


Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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