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Spain to Thailand visa requirements

Visa-free for up to 60 days under Thailand's current published P.60 scheme, with TDAC required before arrival. Re-check before travel because a 2026 rollback is approved but takes effect only after Royal Gazette publication plus 15 days. Spanish ordinary passport holders are currently listed in Thailand's P.60 visa-exemption scheme and may enter Thailand without a visa for tourism or short-term business engagements for up to 60 days per entry. The stay may be extended once for up to 30 days at Thai Immigration discretion, usually with a THB 1,900 extension fee. Travellers must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival, hold a passport valid for at least 6 months, have onward or return travel within the permitted stay, and be able to show adequate funds of THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. Important pending change: on 19 May 2026 Thailand's Cabinet approved revoking the 60-day P.60 scheme for all 93 countries and moving countries, including Spain, into revised exemption categories. The Thai Department of Consular Affairs and Royal Thai Embassy Madrid state that the revised measures take effect only 15 days after the relevant Ministry of Interior announcements are published in the Royal Gazette. Until that effective date, current official sources still publish the 60-day P.60 rule. Work, long-term stays, retirement, study, family residence, or business beyond the exempt stay require the appropriate Thai visa.
VISA-FREETOURISMAIR ENTRIES ARE DISCRETIONARY; LAND/SEA VISA-EXEMPT ENTRIES ARE GENERALLY LIMITED TO 2 PER CALENDAR YEARLast verified 2026-06-21
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 2026-06-21
Visa type
Visa exemption (no visa application)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days per entry under current P.60 scheme; pending revision would reduce Spain to 30 days once effective
per entry
Entries
Air entries are discretionary; land/sea visa-exempt entries are generally limited to 2 per calendar year
from issue date
Visa fee
Free for visa-exempt entry; TDAC is free
consular fee only
Processing time
No visa processing; submit TDAC online within 3 days before arrival
standard track
Validity
Current published rule remains P.60 until the 2026 revision is published in the Royal Gazette and 15 days pass
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Re-check the current stay length
Official sources still show Spain under the 60-day P.60 exemption, but Thailand has approved a rollback that takes effect only after Royal Gazette publication plus 15 days.
· 60d current· rollback pending
/02
Check passport validity
Use a Spanish ordinary passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, with room for Thai entry and exit stamps.
· 6 months validity
/03
Book travel and accommodation
Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket within the permitted stay and hotel booking or Thai address details.
· onward ticket
/04
Prepare proof of funds
Immigration may ask for THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family in cash or equivalent funds.
· THB 20,000
/05
Submit TDAC
Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival via the official Immigration Bureau portal.
· TDAC within 3 days
/06
Enter Thailand
Present your passport and supporting documents at an immigration checkpoint; no visa application is filed for the exemption.
· entry stamp
/07
Extend if needed
Before the exempt stay expires, apply at Thai Immigration for one discretionary extension of up to 30 days, normally THB 1,900.
· +30 days extension
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RequiredSpanish ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid at least 6 months from arrival, with space for stamps
RequiredThailand Digital Arrival Card
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Free online TDAC submitted within 3 days before arrival
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Travel out of Thailand within the current permitted stay
RequiredAccommodation or Thai address
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking, invitation address, or other stay details
RequiredProof of funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family equivalent
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended for medical costs; not listed as mandatory for the exemption
RequiredRule re-check
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Confirm the P.60 rollback has not taken effect before departure
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.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Royal Thai Embassy Madrid - Visa information (updated 22 May 2026)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa exemption entryFreeNo visa fee for eligible Spanish ordinary passport holders
Thailand Digital Arrival CardFreeUse only the official Immigration Bureau TDAC portal
30-day extension at Thai ImmigrationTHB 1,900Discretionary; apply before the permitted stay expires
Tourist visa (single entry, 60 days)EUR 35Optional if you need a visa rather than relying on exemption
Multiple-entry tourist visa (6 months)EUR 175Each entry is up to 60 days; eligibility and documents are checked by the embassy
Overstay fineTHB 500/day, max THB 20,000Overstay can also lead to detention, deportation, or re-entry bans
Total estimateFreeEUR 175 + optional THB 1,900 extensionincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Tourist visa (TR)
Embassy/e-Visa processing varies
Apply through Thai e-Visa if you need a visa; Madrid advises applying no more than 3 months before travel.
Non-immigrant or long-stay visa
Varies by category
Required for work, study, retirement, family residence, or long stays beyond visitor permission.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Rule changed before travel
The 2026 rollback is approved but not effective until Royal Gazette publication plus 15 days; verify the current rule close to departure.
Medium
/02
No onward travel
Airlines or Thai Immigration may refuse boarding or entry if you cannot show travel out of Thailand within the permitted stay.
Low
/03
Insufficient funds
Immigration may ask for THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family equivalent.
Low
/04
Repeated visa-exempt entries
Back-to-back visits can be questioned, and land/sea visa-exempt entries are generally limited to 2 per calendar year.
Medium
/05
Work without the right visa
The visitor exemption is not a long-term work permission; use the correct visa and work authorization.
Medium
/06
Overstay
Extensions must be requested before expiry; overstays are fined and can trigger immigration penalties.
Medium
/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
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21
Codex checked ES-TH official sources
Re-verified Spanish ordinary-passport eligibility against Thai DCA, MFA, Royal Thai Embassy Madrid/Doha, and TDAC sources; added checked-date, refreshed source labels, confirmed the current 60-day P.60 exemption, TDAC timing, funds and extension guidance, and documented the pending 2026 Royal Gazette-triggered rollback.
2026-05-27
Spain to Thailand route verified
Confirmed visa-free 60 days, extendable +30 days at Immigration.
2025-05-01 · major
Thailand Arrival Card (TDAC) launched
Digital arrival card required for all foreign arrivals from 1 May 2025.
2024-07-15 · major
Thailand 60-day visa-free expansion
Thailand increased visa exemption from 30 to 60 days for 93 countries including Spain.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Spaniards need a visa for Thailand?
No for ordinary short visits while the current P.60 scheme remains in force: Spanish ordinary passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 60 days, with a discretionary +30-day extension available at Thai Immigration.
Is Thailand cutting Spain's visa-free stay to 30 days?+
What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?+
Can I work on visa exemption?+
Can I extend beyond 60+30 = 90 days?+
Do I need travel insurance?+
/11 — Passport tools

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