🇦🇺AUSTRALIA

🇹🇭THAILANDAU-TH

Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit Thailand?

Q: Is the TDAC mandatory and does it cost money?

Yes, the Thailand Digital Arrival Card is mandatory for all foreign nationals. It is free and must be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival via tdac.immigration.go.th.

Q: Can I extend my stay beyond 60 days?

Yes, once. You can apply for a 30-day extension at a Thai Immigration office before your stamp expires for 1,900 THB, allowing up to 90 days total.

Q: Is the visa-free period being reduced to 30 days?

The Thai cabinet approved a plan in May 2026 to revert to 30 days, but no start date has been announced. As of 30 May 2026 the 60-day visa exemption still applies. Check official sources before travel.

Q: What do I need at immigration?

A passport valid 6+ months, your TDAC QR code, an onward/return ticket, and ideally proof of funds (20,000 THB per person) and accommodation.

Q: Can I work on a visa-free entry?

No. Visa exemption is for tourism and short non-work visits only. Employment requires the appropriate visa and work permit.

Australian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Thailand. Under the visa exemption scheme they currently receive up to 60 days visa-free on arrival, but every traveler must submit the free online Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Australia is on Thailand's visa exemption (P.P.30) list. As of 30 May 2026, Australian tourists may enter visa-free for up to 60 days per visit and can extend once by 30 days at a local immigration office (1,900 THB). The TDAC online arrival card is mandatory for all foreign nationals and must be lodged within 72 hours before arrival via the official portal (free of charge). Note: in May 2026 the Thai cabinet approved a plan to reduce the visa-free period back to 30 days, but no implementation date has been announced and the 60-day rule remains in force at this time. Travelers should carry a passport valid for at least 6 months, onward/return ticket, and proof of funds (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family).

VISA-FREETOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa exemption (visa-free entry) - no visa required

Maximum stay

Up to 60 days per entry (extendable once by 30 days)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per arrival; multiple visa-free entries permitted (subject to immigration discretion)

from issue date

Visa fee

0 THB (TDAC is free; 30-day extension costs 1,900 THB if used)

consular fee only

Processing time

None for entry; TDAC submitted online within 72 hours before arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid at least 6 months on entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

Ensure your Australian passport is valid for at least 6 months and has at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Book onward/return travel

Hold a confirmed onward or return air ticket departing Thailand within your permitted stay; airlines and immigration may check this.

· Return ticket· Within 60 days

/03

Submit the TDAC online

Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours before arrival and save the QR confirmation.

· Within 72h· Free· QR code

/04

Arrive and clear immigration

Present passport, TDAC QR code and proof of onward travel. The officer stamps a visa-exempt entry of up to 60 days.

· 60-day stamp· No fee

/05

Extend if needed (optional)

To stay longer, apply once at a Thai Immigration office before your stamp expires for a 30-day extension (1,900 THB).

· 1,900 THB· One time· 30 extra days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

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Australian ordinary passport valid 6+ months

required

At least one blank passport page

required

TDAC QR confirmation (submitted within 72h)

required

Confirmed onward/return ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking/address)

recommended

Proof of funds: 20,000 THB/person or 40,000 THB/family

recommended

Travel insurance covering medical care

recommended

Cash/card for optional 30-day extension (1,900 THB)

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa exemption entry0 THBNo charge for visa-free entry stamp

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)0 THBMandatory online; free via official portal only

30-day extension (optional)1,900 THBPaid once at an immigration office if extending

Total estimate0 THB — 1,900 THBincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free on arrival (with TDAC)

Immediate at border; TDAC within 72h before arrival

Submit free TDAC online, then receive a visa-exempt stamp on arrival. No visa application needed.

30-day extension at immigration

Same-day at immigration office

Optional in-country extension before the original stamp expires.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Beaches, temples and cities like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai - the core visa-free purpose.

High

/02

Visiting friends or family

Short social visits are permitted under visa exemption.

Medium

/03

Short business meetings

Brief meetings/conferences are generally tolerated under visa exemption, but paid work is not allowed.

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Stopping over en route to another country while exploring Thailand.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Australia to Thailand route verified

Confirmed Australia remains on Thailand's visa exemption list with up to 60 days visa-free and mandatory free TDAC within 72h. Noted the May 2026 cabinet approval to cut the visa-free period to 30 days, which has no effective date yet, so 60 days still applies.

/09 — The questions