Entry requiremens and Travel Documents
Entry requiremens and Travel Documents
There are no visa requirements for travelers from the USA, UK, or Canada going to Thailand, however, there's a mandatory e-Arrival card. Please see more information below.
Any international travel requires the use of a passport. If you do not have a passport, it is important to apply for one as soon as possible. It often takes four to six weeks to process the paperwork for a passport (and even longer during the peak travel season of March to August). For questions about obtaining or renewing your passport (American citizens), you can visit travel.state.gov.
If you have a passport, your passport should be valid for up to 6 months after your scheduled departure date
Please ensure your passport is in good condition, with no damage, missing pages, or excessive wear. Additionally, avoid having novelty or souvenir stamps (such as the unofficial Machu Picchu stamp) in your passport, as these may cause issues during immigration inspection.
It is also important that you have at least one completely blank page (with no stamps or visas) in your passport. This is a requirement for entry into many countries. If your passport is nearly full, it might be a good idea to apply for additional pages.
Make several photocopies of your passport. Leave a copy at home with your family and carry a copy with you at all times when you are overseas for identification purposes, money changing, etc. If you should lose your passport, having a copy will speed up the process of replacing it.
How to Complete the TDAC:
Register Online: Travellers should access the official TDAC website to complete their digital registration easily from their mobile, tablet or computer. To complete the form, ensure you have the following information on you while filling out the form:
-Passport
-Travel itinerary details (flight number or vehicle information)
-Accommodation address in Thailand - See example below!
Save the Confirmation: After submitting the form, travellers will receive a confirmation, usually a QR code or a unique reference number, that must be shown at immigration upon arrival.
When to Submit: The TDAC form can be filled out starting three days before the date of arrival.