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Japan to Thailand visa requirements

Visa-free up to 60 days while Thailand's current scheme remains in force; TDAC is mandatory and a 30-day rollback is pending. As of 2026-06-19, Japanese ordinary passport holders are listed in Thailand's current 60-day visa-exemption scheme for tourism, business engagements, and narrowly defined urgent/ad-hoc work. The stay is granted on arrival for up to 60 days and may be extended once for up to 30 days at Thai Immigration's discretion. Thailand's Cabinet approved a 2026 revision that would revoke the 60-day scheme and place Japan in a future 30-day visa-exemption group, but official Consular Affairs guidance says the revised measures take effect only 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette. Until that effective-date trigger happens, the published current rule remains 60 days. All non-Thai nationals must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Travelers should carry a Japanese ordinary passport valid at least 6 months, return/onward travel proof, accommodation details, and adequate funds.
VISA-FREETOURISMPER-ENTRY ADMISSION; REPEATED ENTRIES SUBJECT TO IMMIGRATION DISCRETIONLast verified 2026-06-19
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 2026-06-19
Visa type
Visa exemption (Thailand P.60 scheme; future P.30 revision pending)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days per entry while P.60 remains in force; extension up to 30 days discretionary
per entry
Entries
Per-entry admission; repeated entries subject to immigration discretion
from issue date
Visa fee
Entry free; TDAC free; optional extension THB 1,900
consular fee only
Processing time
Granted on arrival after passport and TDAC checks
standard track
Validity
Passport valid at least 6 months; return/onward proof and funds may be checked
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Re-check the effective stay length
Thailand has approved a rollback from the 60-day scheme, but it takes effect only after Royal Gazette publication plus 15 days. Verify the rule still in force for your arrival date.
· current 60 days· pending 30 days
/02
Check passport validity
Use a Japanese ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months, with blank space for the entry stamp.
· 6-month passport
/03
Complete the TDAC online
Submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card through the official Immigration Bureau portal within 3 days before arrival. TDAC is not a visa, but it is required before entry.
· TDAC· 3 days
/04
Prepare arrival evidence
Carry return or onward travel within the permitted stay, accommodation details, and funds if asked. Thai embassy guidance cites THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family for visa-exemption travelers.
· onward ticket· funds
/05
Enter Thailand
Present passport and TDAC confirmation at immigration; the visa-exemption stamp is issued at the border. Check the stamp date before leaving the counter.
· on arrival
/06
Extend if needed
Apply before the stamp expires at a Thai immigration office. A single extension of up to 30 days is discretionary and normally costs THB 1,900.
· +30 days· THB 1,900
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
Japan -> Thailand · Visa exemption (Thailand P.60 scheme; future P.30 revision pending)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredJapanese ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid at least 6 months, with blank stamp space
RequiredCompleted TDAC
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Submit online within 3 days before arrival
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Within the stay period shown by the rule in force on arrival
RequiredAccommodation details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking or host address for TDAC and inspection
ConditionalFunds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family if asked
RequiredLatest official rule check
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Re-check Royal Gazette/MFA/eVisa sources before departure because the 30-day rollback is pending
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended for medical costs and delays
ConditionalYellow fever certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Only if arriving from or transiting through a listed risk area
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.
Official sourcesRoyal Thai Embassy Ankara - 60-Day Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival (published 19 Oct 2023; updated 15 Jun 2026; accessed 2026-06-19)Thailand Department of Consular Affairs - revision of visa exemption and VoA schemes (published 20 May 2026; updated 21 May 2026; accessed 2026-06-19)Thailand Department of Consular Affairs - 2026 visa-scheme revision table image (published 20 May 2026; accessed 2026-06-19)
Application link included: Royal Thai Embassy Ankara - 60-Day Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival (published 19 Oct 2023; updated 15 Jun 2026; accessed 2026-06-19)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-exemption entry stampFreeUp to 60 days while the current P.60 scheme remains in force
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)FreeMandatory online arrival card; use the official Immigration Bureau portal
Optional extensionTHB 1,900Up to 30 days at Thai Immigration's discretion
Tourist e-VisaVariesUse Thai eVisa for stays or purposes outside visa exemption
Overstay penaltyTHB 500/dayOverstay can also lead to detention, removal, or re-entry bans
Total estimateFree — THB 1,900incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

On-arrival visa exemption
At immigration
Entry stamp issued after passport, TDAC, and supporting-document checks.
TDAC submission
Within 3 days before arrival
Free online arrival-card submission through tdac.immigration.go.th.
Extension
Same day in many offices
Apply at Thai Immigration before the stamp expires; approval is discretionary and the fee is normally THB 1,900.
Future 30-day scheme
Not yet effective as of 2026-06-19
Cabinet-approved revision takes effect only 15 days after Royal Gazette publication.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Wrong stay-length assumption
The file previously showed 30 days, but official sources still publish 60 days until the 2026 revision becomes effective.
Medium
/02
Missing TDAC
All non-Thai arrivals must submit TDAC online before entry, regardless of visa type.
Medium
/03
Passport validity under 6 months
Airlines or immigration can refuse travel if passport validity is insufficient.
Medium
/04
Weak onward, accommodation, or funds proof
Immigration can ask for departure travel, where you will stay, and adequate means of living.
Low
/05
Frequent or non-tourism entries
Repeated entries, ordinary employment, or misuse of urgent/ad-hoc work categories can trigger closer inspection.
Medium
/06
Past Thai overstay
Prior overstays or immigration violations can affect future visa-free admission.
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
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
Codex re-checked Japan to Thailand route
Re-verified official Thai Embassy, MFA/Consular Affairs, TDAC, and Japan-specific MFA sources; corrected current stay to 60 days while the pending 30-day rollback awaits Royal Gazette implementation, refreshed TDAC/funds/passport guidance, and added checked-date.
2026-05-19 · major
Thailand Cabinet approved visa-exemption revision
Official Consular Affairs guidance says the 60-day scheme will be revoked and Japan will be in the 30-day visa-exemption group once the Ministry of Interior notices are published in the Royal Gazette and 15 days have passed.
2025-05-01 · major
TDAC became mandatory
Thailand Digital Arrival Card became the online arrival-card requirement for non-Thai nationals entering by air, land, or sea.
2024-07-15 · major
Thailand expanded visa exemption to 60 days
Japan was included in the 93-country/territory list for up to 60 days under Thailand's expanded visa-exemption scheme.
2024-01-01
Short-term Japanese business exemption began
Thailand's separate temporary exemption for Japanese ordinary passport holders entering for short-term business engagements began and is scheduled through 31 December 2026.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?—
No. As of 2026-06-19, Japanese ordinary passport holders are listed in Thailand's current 60-day visa-exemption scheme. Re-check close to travel because a 30-day rollback has been approved but is not effective until Royal Gazette publication plus 15 days.
Is the stay 60 days or 30 days?+
Is TDAC mandatory?+
Can I extend my stay?+
What documents can immigration or the airline ask for?+
Can I work on visa exemption?+
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