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Do I need a visa for a 2-week holiday in Thailand in May?

Apr 8, 2025
2 months ago
David ********
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Hi,

Do I need a visa for a 2 week holiday in May ?
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The necessity for a visa to enter Thailand for a 2-week holiday in May largely depends on the traveler's nationality. Citizens from several countries, including the UK, enjoy visa exemptions for short stays (up to 60 days). Furthermore, starting from April 28, 2025, all foreigners are required to fill out the TDAC online form before entering Thailand. The completion of this form, which requires information like passport details and travel address, should be done at least three days prior to arrival.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be tdac.in.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Alain ***********
It's your first time in Thailand ?

What a stupid question, sorry
John *********
No
Shane ********
UK has visa exemption for 60 days. You will have to fill out the new online arrival card 3 days prior to arrival though (at least 3 days before arrival, but access isn't available until the 28th of April i think)
David *********
if your American, there turning them back at the airport at 77 countries lol its called the new Trump visa
Pete **********
@David ********
that or a large tariff to be applied perhaps....
Robert *********
Please find attached bus time table to Pattaya
Tim *********
There's this new thing called Google, it's really awesome you should check it, you can actually get answers for questions instantly, cool concept huh? Thinking about investing in Google but don't know if it's going to last lol
Jo **********
@Tim ********
there is also this facebook page which answers questions like this.
Doug *******
@Jo *********
Some people just have to comment but contribute nothing.
Jo **********
@Doug ******
exactly
Nongnuch ********
Starting by activation on April 28th 2025, the filling out of the TDAC online form becomes mandatory for all foreigners who wish to enter Thailand

This includes expats who are holding valid stay permits who are returning from a trip abroad.

You should prepare all the information that is needed to fill out the TDAC, in the "Notices" folder of your phone.

Like passport number, date of issue, issued by whom, date of birth, your full name, the address in Thailand, etc. By being prepared, you can just copy and paste it into the TDAC online form.

It takes 5 minutes max to fill out and submit

Then wait for the email confirmation. Print it or keep it in the “notices” folder of your smartphone
Bent *************
He asked if he needs a visa! Why don’t you just tell him no?
Nongnuch ********
@Bent ************
HE DOES NOT NEED A VISA as a UK citizen
Bent *************
@Nongnuch *******
Oh My God

You are more stupid than my dog!

May Buddha help you!
Nongnuch ********
Bent Sennenwaldt did you miss to read that I told him that he doesn't need a visa, but if he enters after May 1st he needs a TDAC ?
Bent *************
@Nongnuch *******
He asked about visa!
Nongnuch ********
@Bent ************
the question about the visa was already answered by 3 others. However they forgot to mention the TDAC. That's why I added this very crucial information. Incomplete replies need a completion 😉
Nongnuch ********
@Bent ************
he doesn't need a visa. However he needs to have completed the TDAC
Bent *************
@Nongnuch *******
TDAC is not a visa. He asked if he needs a visa, the answer is NO!
Nongnuch ********
@Bent ************
you missed to read my reply. Three people told him he doesn't need a visa, and I told him that he might need a TDAC if he enters after May 1st
Bent *************
@Nongnuch *******
And I tell you again and for the last time that TDAC is no visa!
Nongnuch ********
@Bent ************
I know 😄😅😂 I never said that the TDAC is a visa
Dean ********
@Nongnuch *******
that's only if you land after the 1st of May right?
Simon ********
Martin *********
Not if you are from Warwickshire and have a British passport.
Jet ********
Depends on what country you’re from if you’re an American then no
Paul **********
What is your passport origin?
Brandon ************
That depends on what passport you have, which you have not included in your post so we have no way to tell you if you need one or not.
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