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Do Hong Kong passport holders need a visa to visit Thailand?

Q: Isn't it 60 days now?

A temporary extension to 60 days ran from July 2024, but it was rolled back. As of May 2026 the Hong Kong Immigration Department again lists the visa-free allowance for Thailand as 30 days.

Q: Do I need to fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?

Yes. Since 1 May 2026 the TDAC is mandatory for all foreign nationals. Submit it free online (tdac.immigration.go.th), ideally within 72 hours before arrival, and keep the QR code.

Q: Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?

Yes. You can extend once by 30 days at a Thai Immigration Office for THB 1,900, giving a maximum of about 60 days in total.

Q: How many times can I enter visa-free?

Air arrivals can use the exemption repeatedly, but visa-exempt entries via land borders are limited to two per calendar year.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and have at least one blank page.

No visa needed. HKSAR ordinary passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, but must complete the free online Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival. Holders of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) ordinary passport can visit Thailand visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days per entry under a long-standing bilateral visa-exemption arrangement. A temporary extension to 60 days that ran from July 2024 was rolled back, and as of May 2026 the Hong Kong Immigration Department again lists the visa-free allowance as 30 days. The arrangement is genuinely free of charge — there is no visa fee. Travellers must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page, and since 1 May 2026 every foreign national must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before entering (recommended within 72 hours of arrival). The 30-day stay can be extended once by 30 days at a Thai Immigration Office for a fee of THB 1,900. Note that visa-exempt entries via land borders are capped at two per calendar year; air arrivals are not subject to this cap. If you need to stay longer than 60 days total or for non-tourism purposes, apply for the appropriate visa before travel.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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-free (bilateral exemption)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple (air); land-border visa-exempt entries capped at 2 per calendar year

from issue date

Visa fee

THB 0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None — entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your HKSAR ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

Complete the free TDAC online at tdac.immigration.go.th, ideally within 72 hours before arrival. Save the QR code confirmation to your phone. This is mandatory for all travellers since 1 May 2026.

· Free· Within 72h of arrival· Mandatory

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry proof of onward/return travel and proof of accommodation. Immigration may ask for evidence of sufficient funds (commonly cited as THB 10,000 per person / THB 20,000 per family).

· Return ticket· Hotel booking· Proof of funds

/04

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport and TDAC QR code at the immigration counter. The officer grants a visa-exempt stay of up to 30 days, stamped in your passport.

· 30-day stamp

/05

Extend if needed (optional)

To stay longer, visit a Thai Immigration Office before your stamp expires and apply for a 30-day extension for THB 1,900 (one passport photo required).

· +30 days· THB 1,900

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist

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HKSAR ordinary passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page

required

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) QR code submitted online

required

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel/host booking)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds (THB 10,000 / person)

recommended

Travel insurance covering medical care

recommended

Stay limited to 30 days (or plan an extension)

required

Check land-border entry cap (max 2 visa-exempt land entries/year)

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeTHB 0No visa required for stays up to 30 days

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)THB 0Mandatory online arrival card; always free via official site

30-day extension of stay (optional)THB 1,900Paid at a Thai Immigration Office if you wish to stay longer

Total estimateTHB 0 — THB 1,900incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at immigration

No advance visa processing; stay granted at the border. Only the free TDAC must be filed beforehand.

Extension of stay (optional)

Same day at Immigration Office

Apply in person before your 30-day stamp expires to add up to 30 more days for THB 1,900.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and short holidays

The 30-day visa-free allowance covers the vast majority of leisure trips to Thailand.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Short family or social visits fall within the visa-exempt tourist category.

Medium

/03

Short business meetings

Brief meetings or conferences may be permitted, but paid work requires a Non-Immigrant visa.

Medium

/04

Transit / stopover

Travellers passing through Thailand can enter visa-free under the same exemption.

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

Hong Kong to Thailand route verified

Confirmed via the HK Immigration Department that HKSAR ordinary passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days. The temporary 60-day extension from July 2024 has reverted to the standard bilateral 30-day waiver. Verified the mandatory free TDAC requirement effective 1 May 2026 and the reinstated 2-per-year land-border entry cap.

/09 — The questions