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What should I know about Thailand's visa exemption rules after May 1, 2025?

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Apr 7, 2025

2 months ago

Clive ********

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Hi does anyone know about the visa exemption after May 1 2025, I booked and paid for my trip from Australia before this was announced I’m going for 37 days, can I get a 60 exemption visa on arrival or will I be able to apply online when doing the arrival card 

I appreciate any knowledge you might have thanks:)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

An Australian traveler inquiring about the 60-day visa exemption for a trip to Thailand after May 1, 2025, has received clarification. Currently, there are no changes to the visa exemption rules; travelers can still expect to receive a 60-day exemption upon arrival. The key change starting May 1 is the introduction of a digital arrival card (TDAC), which travelers must complete online three days prior to departure. This digital form does not affect the duration of stay but is now a requirement for entry. If any changes were to occur in the future regarding the duration of stay, travelers could extend their stay by 30 days for a fee at the immigration office.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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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)

Eric *********

I’m in a similar situation. If the 60 day visa exemption ends, my backup plan is to apply for a 60 day tourist visa or make border run.

2 months ago

Nelson ******

@Eric ********

but bear in mind that eVisas take around a week to process

2 months ago

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Nelson ******

Ernst *********

Nothing has changed.

You are visa exempt.

That means you get 60 days.

So for your length of stay, you do nothing.

You have to go online however to do the TDAC. It will be a simple online form you will complete.

NO uploading of documents.

You do this in the three days before you depart. You will instantaneously get an email with a QR code. Print it and take it with you to show at immigration.

2 months ago

Lynnette *******

You are Australian so won't get visa on arrival but 60 days with no visa. The may 1st form isn't a visa it's just your trip/travel information etc.

2 months ago

Jesper *******

TDAC is just a arrival form starting on 01may it does not decide the numbers of days u can stay in thailand.....the immigration officers are the ones who decide 30 or 60 due to the latest operation standard order they received.......just in case you are being stamp 30days u still can extend it for another 30days at the immigration office near you for 1900baht

2 months ago

John **********

The digital arrival card has nothing to do with visas

2 months ago

Wayne *********

At this stage continue thinking 60 days when you arrive, May 1 has nothing to do with the number of days you get. IF it goes back to 30 in the future then go to immigration and get 30 days extension for 1900baht.

2 months ago

Clive ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Wayne ********

thank you Wayne I really appreciate you taking the time out to reply to my question

2 months ago

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Clive ********

Ant ***********

Nothing has changed as yet in regards to Visas

What does start on May 1 is the arrival card is now Digital and needs to be completed

2 months ago

Brandon ************