Tourist Visa (TR)
The standard single- or multiple-entry tourist visa for UK nationals visiting Thailand for leisure or short exploratory trips. UK passport holders also benefit from a 60-day visa-exempt entry for tourism purposes. Note: since May 2025, all arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before travel.
Requirements
- Valid UK passport with at least 6 months remaining validityCRITICAL
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) completed online before travelCRITICAL
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photograph (4x6 cm)
- Proof of accommodation in Thailand
- Proof of financial means (equivalent of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family)
Application Steps
Complete the TDAC
Before travelling, complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th. This has replaced the paper TM.6 arrival/departure card since May 2025.
Check if you need a visa
UK nationals can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days for tourism. If you need longer, apply for a tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in London.
Prepare your application (if needed)
Complete the visa application form and gather supporting documents including flight bookings, hotel reservations, and bank statements.
Submit at the Thai Embassy
Apply in person or by post at the Royal Thai Embassy, 29-30 Queens Gate, London SW7 5JB. Processing takes 2-3 working days for in-person applications.
Enter Thailand
Present your passport, TDAC confirmation, and visa (or enter visa-free) at immigration. Officers may ask to see proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.
Extend if needed
Visit any Thai Immigration office before your permitted stay expires to apply for a 30-day extension (costs 1,900 THB).
Tips
- 💡The 60-day visa-exempt entry is usually sufficient for a recce trip. You can extend it once for 30 additional days at any Immigration office for 1,900 THB.
- 💡Thailand strictly enforces overstay penalties: 500 THB per day (capped at 20,000 THB), potential detention, and possible blacklisting for long overstays.
- 💡If you plan multiple visits, a multiple-entry tourist visa (valid for 6 months) offers better value than repeated single entries.
Key Facts
- Duration
- 60 days (extendable by 30 days in-country)
- Cost
- 1,500 THB (single entry) / 6,000 THB (multiple entry)
- Work Permit
- No — not included
- Best For
- Short holidays and initial reconnaissance trips before committing to relocation