Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What are the options for obtaining a visa to Thailand without incurring costs?

Nov 20, 2025
5 months ago
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
What's the best place to get a E visa, that you don't have to pay
5,242
views
141
all likes
34
replies
13
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The inquiry discusses obtaining a visa for Thailand without fees. Most commenters clarify that while many countries do not require a visa for short stays (visa exemption), any necessary visa typically incurs a cost. The TDAC, which is a free arrival card, is mentioned but is not an actual visa. Several commenters suggest checking embassy resources for affordable visa options.
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 agents.co.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
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

Jay *****
If you can't even afford the fees, I suggest you stay put in your country.
Like
Reply
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Jay ****
prize prick
Like
Reply
Reply to
Paul *******
Reply
Will ************
ONLY place is here
**************************************************
Like
Reply
Martin *****
In your dreams
Like
Reply
Lynnette *******
What sort of visa do you want? Embassies charge for visas. You can't apply without paying for the visa you want.
Like
Reply
SereneBu*********
Free visa? That’s called a visa exemption.
Like
Reply
Chris *********
If you need a visa you will have to pay. Cheapest is look at the Thai embassy website for your country.
Like
Reply
Steve *******
If you're from the UK, you don't need a visa for 60 days or shorter stay
Like
Reply
Michael ********
What visa ? They all have costs or are you on about the arrival card (TDAC) and you already got the answer to that in one of your previous questions
Like
Reply
Peter ********
@Michael *******
it is NOT a visa
Like
Reply
Michael ********
Like
Reply
Reply to
Michael ********
Reply
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *******
yeah sorry arrival card, i can't remember who I went through
Like
Reply
Michael ********
@Paul ******
Look through your history on group see your previous post you have asked same question before
Like
Reply
Euan ********
@Paul ******
the tdac is free. If there's any charge your on the wrong site.

**************************************************
Like
Reply
Lynnette *******
@Paul ******
an arrival card isn't a visa. It's just your arrival information. It's done on thai govt TDAC website.
Like
Reply
Jim ********
@Paul ******
this is the official free one
**************************************************
Like
Reply
Reply to
Jim ********
Reply
Kevin ***********
****
Like
Reply
Stan ******
@Kevin **********
7-11 has it all! Almost.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Stan ******
Reply
Ant ***********
How long are you coming to Thailand for ?

Most countries passports don’t need a visa

Where are you from ?

TDAC is Free ( it’s not a Visa )
Like
Reply
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ant **********
British passport

42 days
Like
Reply
Fra *****
No need
Like
Reply
Lee-Ann *******
@Paul ******
your visa exempt, no visa required for stays up to 60 days, you will have to fill out online the TDAC, Thailand digital arrival card, Thailand embassy website is where to do it, don't be fooled by sites that charge as it's free, must be done from 3 days before you arrive in Thailand
Like
Reply
Wayne *******
@Lee-Ann ******
Is it not possible to do on arrival anymore?
Like
Reply
Lee-Ann *******
@Wayne ******
yes, but bear in mind that it's can be time consuming, especially during high season, which has just begun. Much better to do it prior to arrival
Like
Reply
Kim **********
@Wayne ******
you can but why would you want to when it’s completely free to fill it out online and then not have to go spend 10 minutes filling it out by hand
Like
Reply
Wayne *******
@Kim *********
because thats the way I choose to do it! Does it cost to do it in arrivals?
Like
Reply
Judy *******
@Wayne ******
It's also free to do on arrival but it's still done digitally. The machines are just before immigration
Like
Reply
Brett ********
@Wayne ******
no, just look for the crowd hanging around the arrival escalator & fight for a pen
Like
Reply
Reply to
Brett ********
Reply
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I mean a arrival card
Like
Reply
Sheree ********
@Paul ******
it’s free you don’t pay
Like
Reply
John *******
@Paul ******
tdac online is new type arrival card fill out 3 days before you arrive .its free .you get an e mail Barcode .Thats it .
Like
Reply
Mark *******
Like
Reply
Summer ******
@Paul ******
arrival card is free.. it takes less than 10 minutes to fill it out.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Summer ******
Reply
Jim ********
@Paul ******
you don’t need a visa mate. You’ll get stamped in for 60 days when you arrive
Like
Reply
Reply to
Jim ********
Reply
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.