🇨🇦CANADA

🇹🇭THAILANDCA-TH

Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit Thailand?

Q: Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card required and does it cost money?

Yes, it is mandatory for all arriving foreign nationals and must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th. It is free.

Q: Is there a Thailand ETA I need to apply for?

No. The proposed Electronic Travel Authorization was not implemented; Thailand uses the TDAC instead. Canadians do not need an ETA.

Q: Can I extend my 60-day stay?

Yes. You can apply for a one-time 30-day extension at a Thai Immigration Office before your stay expires, for a 1,900 THB fee.

Q: Will I be asked for proof of onward travel or funds?

Possibly. Immigration officers may request a return/onward ticket and proof of about 20,000 THB per person; carry these to avoid problems.

Q: Are frequent visa-exempt entries a problem?

They can be. Immigration may deny entry to travellers using back-to-back visa exemptions without a clear tourism purpose; for repeated long stays, obtain a proper visa.

No visa needed. Canadian ordinary passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days for tourism, but must complete the free online Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. Canadian ordinary passport holders are among the 90+ nationalities granted Thailand's visa exemption for tourism. Since the policy was raised to 60 days in 2024, Canadians can enter visa-free and stay up to 60 days, extendable once by 30 days at a local immigration office. No visa or ETA is required: Thailand's planned Electronic Travel Authorization was shelved in favour of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a free online form that ALL arriving foreign nationals must submit within 72 hours before arrival (effective 1 May 2025). At the border, officers may ask for proof of onward travel and funds (about 20,000 THB / 40,000 THB per family). The passport must be valid at least 6 months. Visa exemption is for genuine tourism only; immigration may scrutinise frequent back-to-back visa-exempt entries.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE 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)

Maximum stay

Up to 60 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry per visa-exempt admission

from issue date

Visa fee

0 THB (TDAC is free)

consular fee only

Processing time

Instant at border; TDAC submitted within 72h before arrival

standard track

Validity

Entry must occur while passport valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Canadian ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry and has at least two blank pages.

· 6 months validity· 2 blank pages

/02

Book onward/return travel

Have a confirmed onward or return ticket within 60 days. Border officers may request proof of departure before admitting you under visa exemption.

· Onward ticket· Within 60 days

/03

Complete the TDAC online

Submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival. Save the confirmation QR code.

· tdac.immigration.go.th· Within 72h· Free

/04

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Carry evidence of sufficient funds (about 20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family) and your hotel or accommodation details in case immigration asks.

· 20,000 THB/person· Accommodation proof

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport and TDAC confirmation. You receive a visa-exemption stamp granting up to 60 days of stay; no fee is charged.

· 60-day stamp· No fee

/06

Extend if needed

To stay longer, apply at a Thai Immigration Office before your 60 days expire for a one-time 30-day extension (1,900 THB fee).

· +30 days· 1,900 THB

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Canadian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages

required

TDAC confirmation (submitted within 72h before arrival)

required

Confirmed onward or return ticket within 60 days

recommended

Proof of funds (~20,000 THB / person)

recommended

Hotel or accommodation booking details

recommended

Travel medical insurance

recommended

Printed or digital copy of TDAC QR code

recommended

Contact address in Thailand

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa-exemption entry0 THBNo charge for the 60-day visa-free admission

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)0 THBOfficial portal is free; beware paid third-party copycats

Optional 30-day extension1,900 THBPaid at a Thai Immigration Office if you stay beyond 60 days

Total estimate0 THB — 1,900 THBincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa exemption at border

Immediate

Stamp issued on arrival at no cost; complete TDAC online beforehand.

30-day extension at Immigration Office

Same day

In-person application before the 60-day stay expires; 1,900 THB.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism / sightseeing

Short leisure trips of up to 60 days are exactly what the visa exemption covers.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Social visits within 60 days qualify under visa-free entry.

High

/03

Business meetings / short conferences

Brief, non-remunerated business activity is generally tolerated under exemption, but a business visa is safer for work.

Medium

/04

Transit and onward travel

Stopovers in Thailand on the way elsewhere are covered, with TDAC still required unless airside-only.

Medium

/05

Digital nomad short stay

Remote workers visiting briefly use exemption, though working in Thailand technically requires proper authorization.

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

Canada to Thailand route verified

Confirmed via the Government of Canada advisory and Tourism Authority of Thailand that Canadian ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for 60 days. Verified the mandatory free TDAC online arrival card (effective 1 May 2025) and that Thailand's proposed ETA was shelved in favour of TDAC.

/09 — The questions