Visa Exemption & Visa on Arrival
Passport holders of nationalities granted visa exemption by Ministry of Interior announcement, and nationalities eligible for visa on arrival at designated checkpoints.
No advance visa is needed, but entitlement and length depend on nationality and the announcement in force on the travel date.
Most exempted nationalities receive up to 60 days; visa on arrival grants up to 15 days.
Eligibility and documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Evidence of onward travel within the permitted period
- Accommodation and financial evidence, which officers may inspect
- TDAC digital arrival card completed before arrival
Application process
- Confirm your nationality's entitlement under the current announcement before travelling
- Submit TDAC within the window required before arrival
- Present your passport and supporting evidence to the immigration officer
Extension of stay in Thailand
Visa-exempt entries can be extended by up to 30 days on TM.7; visa on arrival by up to 7 days, at the officer's discretion.
Common pitfalls
- Frequent visa-exempt entries by land can be limited or refused
- Wanting to work after a visa-exempt entry — the visa category must be changed first
- Relying on outdated lists; nationality entitlements and day counts are revised periodically
FAQ — Visa Exemption & Visa on Arrival
Who can apply for the Visa Exemption & Visa on Arrival?
Passport holders of nationalities granted visa exemption by Ministry of Interior announcement, and nationalities eligible for visa on arrival at designated checkpoints.
What is the difference between visa validity and permitted stay?
No advance visa is needed, but entitlement and length depend on nationality and the announcement in force on the travel date. — Most exempted nationalities receive up to 60 days; visa on arrival grants up to 15 days.
Which documents are required?
Passport valid at least 6 months · Evidence of onward travel within the permitted period · Accommodation and financial evidence, which officers may inspect · TDAC digital arrival card completed before arrival
What is the application process?
Confirm your nationality's entitlement under the current announcement before travelling → Submit TDAC within the window required before arrival → Present your passport and supporting evidence to the immigration officer
How do I extend my stay in Thailand?
Visa-exempt entries can be extended by up to 30 days on TM.7; visa on arrival by up to 7 days, at the officer's discretion.
What are the most common reasons for refusal?
Frequent visa-exempt entries by land can be limited or refused · Wanting to work after a visa-exempt entry — the visa category must be changed first · Relying on outdated lists; nationality entitlements and day counts are revised periodically
Which authority decides the application?
Immigration Bureau, under Ministry of Interior announcements. — every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer; we do not guarantee outcomes.
How much does your service cost?
Fees depend on the visa category, document volume and filing location. Contact our team by phone, LINE or email for a quotation for your case.
Other Thai visa categories
Talk to our team
Ask about eligibility and service fees for your own case by phone, LINE or email — Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00 ICT.
Contact us →Sources: Immigration Bureau · Ministry of Foreign Affairs — criteria, processing times and permitted stay can change by official announcement, and every approval is at the discretion of the deciding officer. Please verify with the responsible authority before acting.
Official sources referenced
- • สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง (immigration.go.th)
- • ระบบ e-Visa กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ (thaievisa.go.th)
- • กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงาน (doe.go.th)
- • สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน BOI (boi.go.th)
Government fees and processing times on this page were last verified in July 2026 by our Notarial Services Attorneys registered with the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Figures follow published agency schedules, may change without notice, and actual turnaround depends on each authority's queue. Please reconfirm with the issuing authority before you file.