What documents are required for Visa Exempt Entry Checklist?

Check the complete requirements on this page for all required documents and supporting materials.

How do I complete the Visa Exempt Entry Checklist process?

Follow the step-by-step checklist on this page to ensure you have everything needed.

Visa Exempt Entry Checklist

What to Prepare

In effect now: Thailand has repealed the 60-day visa exemption. Most nationalities are now on 30 days per visit. Full details.

Visa exempt entry allows eligible nationals to enter Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa as of 15 September 2026 (15 for Seychelles and Mauritius). Visa-exempt entry through land border checkpoints is limited to twice per calendar year; the official announcement does not state a limit for air or sea arrivals. A stay can be extended once by up to 30 days at immigration. This checklist covers the key requirements for visa-exempt arrival.

Valid passport (6+ months validity)

Must be valid throughout your intended stay

TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) filed

File 3 days to 3 weeks before arrival (recommended but not always mandatory)

Return or onward ticket

Immigration may ask for proof of departure. Have flight booking ready

Proof of financial capacity

Bank statement, cash, traveller's cheques, or credit card. Typical threshold: 10,000 THB per person

Accommodation booking or address

Hotel confirmation or address of where you'll be staying

Travel insurance (recommended)

Not required but highly recommended for medical coverage

Track your visa-exempt entries

Remember: 2 land border entries per calendar year maximum. One extension of up to 30 days is possible at immigration

Plan for TM30 address registration

Your accommodation must file TM30 within 24 hours of your arrival

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Disclaimer: Visa exempt eligibility varies by nationality. Thai immigration requirements change, and officers have discretion on financial proof and documentation. Verify your eligibility and current entry rules with Thai immigration before arrival. This checklist is a guide only and not a substitute for official documentation requirements.