Thailand's Visa Exemption Scheme and Visa On Arrival
Visa Exemption :
1. Visa Exemption only applies to nationals and holders of passports issued by the countries listed above. Other travel documents for foreigners issued by these countries are not acceptable.
2. At the port of entry, travelers entering Thailand under the Visa Exemption Scheme must provide proof of adequate funding for the duration of stay in Thailand and proof of onward travel (confirmed air, train, bus or boat tickets) to leave Thailand within 60 days of the arrival date.
3. Temporary passport / provisional passport / emergency passport of nationals exempted from the Visa Scheme for 60 days is accepted by the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. However, the passport must be valid for not less than six months upon returning to the residence country.
4. Travelers who enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption Scheme can apply for an extension (up to 30 days) at the Immigration Office in Thailand.
5. Nationals entitled to Visa Exemption are eligible to enter Thailand without a visa through land border checkpoints only twice a calendar year. Entering through international airports will not be affected by this regulation.
6. List of Countries and Territories which have Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passports with Thailand click here
Holders of BLUE or GREEN travel document/passport issued by the Swiss government
are NOT entitled to enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption scheme.
Please see how to apply for a Visa for tourism purposes here.
