Tourist / visitor for UK citizens travelling to Thailand
From 15 September 2026 tourism is visa-exempt for up to 30 days. Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | British citizens on tourism under the visa exemption. |
| Maximum stay | Up to 30 days for tourism. |
| Cost | No visa fee. TDAC is free on the immigration site. |
| Processing time | TDAC online within 3 days of arrival; no visa wait. |
| How to apply | TDAC on immigration.go.th — not a visa. |
| Official link | Use the authority’s own website. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications. · Thailand Digital Arrival Card (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
- Confirm the trip is tourism, not business.
- Complete TDAC within 3 days before arrival.
- Carry funds and onward ticket evidence if asked.
FAQ
Is the stay still 60 days?
No — GOV.UK and the MFA list 30 days from 15 September 2026.
Is TDAC a visa?
Thai immigration says it is not a visa.
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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