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Thailand Visa Requirements 2026: Exemption, e-Visa and TDAC
Thailand visa requirements for October 2026: the new 30-day visa exemption, visa on arrival, e-Visa steps and documents, DTV basics and TDAC timing.
9 min readThailand Visa Requirements: Exemption, e-Visa & TDAC
Understand Thailand’s 30-day visa exemption, visa on arrival, tourist e-Visa and the compulsory Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Our guides reflect the rule changes in force since September 2026.
Start with your travel circumstances
Book onward travel within your permitted stay and complete the TDAC before you arrive.
Read the review date and follow the linked authority for current eligibility, documents and fees. The articles below distinguish reported changes from practical preparation advice.
Guides & latest updates
1 articlesSources to check
Follow the links cited in this collection for the relevant rules and services.
- TAT Newsroom: New 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September 2026
- TAT Newsroom: Entry reminder on proof of funds for foreign visitors
- Royal Thai Embassy Dubai: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
- Royal Thai Embassy Singapore: Tourist visa
- Royal Thai Embassy Canberra: Visa and e-Visa applications
Plan the next step
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