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Canada to Thailand visa requirements

No visa needed for now. Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days, extendable once by 30 days, but must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. A Cabinet-approved rollback of the 60-day scheme is pending Royal Gazette publication, so re-check before travel. Canadian ordinary passport holders are on Thailand's Tourist Visa Exemption list. Under the scheme still reflected by official Canadian and Thai sources on 20 June 2026, Canadians may enter visa-free for tourism or short-term business engagements and stay up to 60 days per entry, extendable once by up to 30 days at a Thai Immigration office for a THB 1,900 fee. The passport must be valid at least 6 months on entry. All non-Thai arrivals by air, land, or sea must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival and provide trip, accommodation, and health-declaration details. Immigration may ask for proof of onward or return travel and adequate funds of THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. Land or sea visa-exempt entries are limited to two per calendar year for Canadian passport holders. Important pending change: on 19 May 2026 Thailand's Cabinet approved revoking the 60-day exemption scheme and moving countries into revised 30-day, 15-day, bilateral, or visa-on-arrival categories; TAT and PRD state the revision takes effect only 15 days after Royal Gazette publication. Until that effective date, current entry conditions remain in place.
VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
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 2026-06-20
Visa type
Visa exemption (Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days per entry under the current scheme; extendable once by 30 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry per arrival; land/sea visa-exempt entries limited to 2 per calendar year
from issue date
Visa fee
0 THB (TDAC is free)
consular fee only
Processing time
Granted on arrival; TDAC submitted online within 3 days before arrival
standard track
Validity
Passport valid at least 6 months on entry
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 blank space for Thai entry and exit stamps.
· 6 months validity· Blank stamp space
/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 3 days before arrival. Save the confirmation QR code or email.
· tdac.immigration.go.th· Within 3 days· 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
/07
Re-check before departure
Thailand has approved a future revision of the visa-exemption categories. Confirm the stay length again before travel, especially for trips longer than 30 days.
· Pending rule change· Royal Gazette
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
Canada -> Thailand · Visa exemption (Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredCanadian ordinary passport valid 6+ months with blank stamp space
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredTDAC confirmation (submitted within 3 days before arrival)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedConfirmed onward or return ticket within 60 days
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of funds (~20,000 THB / person)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedHotel or accommodation booking details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedPrinted or digital copy of TDAC QR code
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredContact address in Thailand
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedRule re-check if planning to rely on more than 30 visa-free days
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Official sourcesGovernment of Canada - Thailand travel advice (last updated 2026-06-12)Royal Thai Embassy Doha - Tourist Visa Exemption & Visa-on-Arrival (updated 2026-05-24)TAT Newsroom - Thai Cabinet approves revision of 60-day visa exemption scheme pending Royal Gazette publication (published 2026-05-21)
Application link included: Royal Thai Embassy Doha - Tourist Visa Exemption & Visa-on-Arrival (updated 2026-05-24)
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/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 under the current scheme; 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
Short-term business engagements can use the visa exemption, but paid work still requires the proper Thai authorization.
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
Brief remote-work-style stays are often attempted on exemption, but employment or locally performed work 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
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Codex
Re-checked Government of Canada, Royal Thai Embassy, TAT/PRD, and TDAC official sources; added checked-date, refreshed dated sources, confirmed the current 60-day visa exemption and free TDAC requirement, added the pending Royal Gazette rollback warning, corrected blank-page wording, and synced English/Chinese content.
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

Frequently asked

Do Canadians need a visa for Thailand?—
No. Canadian ordinary passport holders currently enter visa-free under Thailand's exemption scheme for up to 60 days per entry.
Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card required and does it cost money?+
Is there a Thailand ETA I need to apply for?+
Can I extend my 60-day stay?+
Will I be asked for proof of onward travel or funds?+
Is the 60-day visa-free period being reduced?+
Are frequent visa-exempt entries a problem?+
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