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Thailand passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival.
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Level 1· Exercise Normal PrecautionsThailandState Dept. updated July 7, 2026
Exercise normal precaution in Thailand . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Thailand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Thailand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Exercise Increased Caution near the Thai-Cambodian border due to the risk of armed conflict . Exercise Increased Caution in the Yala , Pattani , and Narathiw
Passport you need
Visa exemption for tourist stays. Thailand requires a digital arrival card completed online shortly before you arrive.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
Thailand Digital Arrival Card. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.