Transit for UK citizens travelling to Thailand
Airport transit may not require a visa if you do not pass immigration. Entering Thailand uses the exemption or a visa.
For a full UK citizen passport. Other British passport types can follow a different rule.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Passengers connecting through Bangkok or regional airports. |
| Maximum stay | Airside: connection only. Entry: 30-day exemption or visa validity. |
| Cost | TDAC free if entering; visa fees if a visa is required. |
| Processing time | Visa before travel if entering for non-exempt purpose. |
| How to apply | Thai e-Visa or embassy if a visa is needed. |
| 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
- Check baggage rules with the airline.
- If you enter, complete TDAC and meet exemption rules.
- For landside tourism, count land-border entry limits.
FAQ
Do I need a visa for BKK transit?
If you stay airside you may not enter; clearing immigration needs exemption or visa.
Does TDAC apply to transit?
Immigration says non-Thai nationals must complete TDAC when entering.
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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