Family / spouse for UK citizens travelling to Thailand
Family visits may fit tourism if the purpose is a holiday. Marriage or long-term stay needs appropriate Thai visas.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Visiting family or joining a Thai partner. |
| Maximum stay | 30 days tourism exemption or visa duration. |
| Cost | Tourist exemption: no visa fee. Other family visas: see Thai e-Visa (opens in a new tab) fee pages. |
| Processing time | Non-immigrant family categories: processing times vary by embassy — apply before you travel. |
| How to apply | Thai e-Visa or embassy. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Thai e-Visa official site (opens in a new tab) |
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- If visiting for a holiday, use tourism exemption and TDAC.
- For marriage or retirement, apply for the matching non-immigrant category.
- Keep copies of visa and extension stamps.
FAQ
Can I marry on a tourist exemption?
Short visits may be possible; long-term stay needs the correct visa.
Does a Thai spouse exempt me from visas?
Long-term options include marriage visas — apply formally.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Thailand entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs: visa exemption list, ordinary passports, 15 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Immigration Bureau: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (opens in a new tab)
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