Thailand visa requirements for United Kingdom citizens (2026)

No. United Kingdom passport holders do not need a visa for Thailand for tourism and can stay up to 30 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel. Visa-exempt for tourism up to 30 days (60-day scheme revoked 15 Sep 2026). Land-border visa-exempt entries are limited to 2 per calendar year. TDAC required.

Up to 30 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit, but the mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be filed online, filed within 3 days before arrival.

$50 per traveler, all-in. One total that includes any government fee and our service fee. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) itself is free from the government, the Visa and Trips price for it is our service fee only. You can also file it yourself on the official government site.

Tap “Apply now”, enter your trip and passport details. A Visa and Trips specialist checks everything, files the form in the official window and emails you the confirmation / QR code to show at check-in and on arrival.