Entry checklist

⚠️ Rules change often. Last checked: 14 November 2026. Always confirm with the Thai embassy or official immigration sites before you fly.

Passport valid 6+ months from your arrival date, with blank pages.
Check your visa status. Since 15 September 2026, 60 countries and territories get a 30-day visa exemption; a few get 15 days, some have special bilateral deals (for example China: 30 days), and others need a visa or Visa on Arrival. Myanmar passport holders generally need a visa (border passes are separate).
Fill in the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) — free and mandatory for all foreigners, by air, land or sea. Submit within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival on the official site only: tdac.immigration.go.th. Beware of paid look-alike sites.
Proof of onward travel and accommodation — immigration or your airline may ask.
Travel insurance — strongly recommended; medical bills in private hospitals can be high.
Want to stay longer? Visa-exempt stays can usually be extended once at an immigration office (about 1,900 THB). Visa-exempt entries over land borders are more restricted.
Get connected before landing — a Thai eSIM lets you use Grab and maps right away.
Some cash in baht for taxis and street food; cards work in malls and hotels.

Sources: Royal Thai Embassy notices and the official TDAC portal (Thai Immigration Bureau).

🛂 Entry checklist