Thailand Tourist Visa: 60-Day Exemption & E-Visa Options
Visa Exemption for Eligible Nationalities (60 Days)
Since November 11, 2024, citizens from many countries (including most European, North American, and many Asian nations) benefit from a 60-day visa exemption to enter Thailand. Previously limited to 30 days, this measure was extended to encourage long-stay tourism.
In practice, this means you can land in Thailand without any prior visa, simply carrying your valid passport and your TDAC (Digital Arrival Card) filled out online. The immigration officer will grant you a 60-day stamp upon arrival.
Visa Exemption — Summary
- Duration: 60 days from the date of entry
- Cost: Free
- Entries: Single entry (leaving Thailand cancels the stamp)
- Extension: +30 days possible at the immigration office
- TDAC required: Must be completed before departure
E-Visa Tourist (TR): For More Flexibility
If you want a formal visa or need more flexibility (multiple entries, for example), the e-Visa TR (Tourist Visa) is the solution. It comes in two versions:
E-Visa TR Single Entry
- Length of stay
- 60 days
- Validity
- 3 months
- Entries
- 1 entry
- Consular fees
- 1,000 THB (~€27)
Ideal for a single planned stay of more than 60 days (with extension).
METV – Multiple Entries
- Duration per entry
- 60 days
- Validity
- 6 months
- Entries
- Unlimited
- Consular fees
- 5,000 THB (~€135)
* Euro amounts are approximate and may vary depending on the exchange rate.
Perfect if you travel around the region and want to return to Thailand multiple times.
Required Documents
Whether you arrive under a visa exemption or with an e-Visa TR, prepare the following documents:
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry, with at least 2 blank pages.
Return or onward ticket
Proof of departure from Thailand within 60 days (plane ticket, bus ticket, etc.).
Proof of accommodation
Hotel reservation, Airbnb booking, or invitation letter from a resident. Rarely checked but recommended.
Proof of funds
Proof of sufficient funds: 20,000 THB (~€550) per person or 40,000 THB (~€1,100) per family. Bank statement or cash.
TDAC (Digital Arrival Card)
Mandatory since 2024. Must be filled out online before your flight. Apply for TDAC →
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Extend Your Stay: +30 Days
60 days not enough? You can get a 30-day extension directly at a Thai immigration office, bringing your total stay to 90 days.
How to extend?
The TDAC is mandatory
Since 2024, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replaces the old paper TM.6 form. It must be filled out online before each entry into Thailand, regardless of your visa type. Without a TDAC, you may face significant delays at immigration.
Fill out my TDAC nowPractical Tips
Flexible return ticket
Book a flexible return ticket or a bus ticket to a neighbouring country (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia) if you're unsure of your dates.
Have cash on hand
Fund checks are rare but possible. Have at least 20,000 THB in cash or a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
Travel insurance
Not mandatory for the tourist exemption, but strongly recommended. Medical costs in Thailand can be high for foreigners.
Beware of overstay
Overstaying your visa results in a fine of 500 THB/day (max 20,000 THB) and can lead to a multi-year entry ban.
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Request AssistanceQuick Summary
- Duration
- 60 days (visa-free) / 60 days (e-visa TR)
- Target
- Tourists
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