canivisit.com
Beta — verify with official sources⌘K
Home/from/kr/to/th
🇰🇷SOUTH KOREA
🇹🇭THAILANDKR-TH

Do South Korea passport holders need a visa to visit Thailand?

Visa-free up to 90 days under Korea-Thailand bilateral agreement. TDAC mandatory. South Korean ordinary passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 90 days per entry under a long-standing bilateral agreement. When Thailand reduced its general visa-free policy from 60 to 30 days in May 2026, the Korea-Thailand 90-day arrangement was explicitly preserved alongside Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. All foreign visitors must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Korean passports must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-27
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.
South Korea (PR)Living in South Korea as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-27
Visa type
Visa-free entry (bilateral)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival
standard track
Validity
Passport valid 6 months on entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry. One blank page required for the entry stamp.
· 6-month rule
/02
Book return travel within 90 days
Return or onward ticket within 90 days of arrival is required at boarding and immigration.
· 90-day return
/03
Submit TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)
Free mandatory online form within 3 days of arrival. Replaces the paper TM6 arrival card.
· TDAC mandatory
/04
Arrive in Thailand
Show passport and TDAC confirmation; receive a 90-day exemption stamp under the Korea-Thailand bilateral arrangement.
· 90-day stamp
/05
Plan onward travel
For stays beyond 90 days, work, or study, apply for a Tourist Visa, Education Visa, or the new DTV at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul.
· no border runs
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 8 complete
Korean passport
Valid 6 months on entry, 1 blank page
Return or onward ticket
Within 90 days; required at boarding
Accommodation address
Hotel booking or host's address
TDAC submission
Mandatory online before arrival
Funds evidence
THB 20,000 per person if asked
Travel insurance
Recommended; Thai healthcare costs can be high
International Driving Permit
Required to drive in Thailand
Vaccination certificate (if applicable)
Only required from yellow fever risk countries
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeUp to 90 days under Korea-Thailand bilateral agreement
TDACFreeMandatory digital arrival card
Visa extensionTHB 1,900+30 days at a Thai immigration office
DTV (Destination Thailand Visa)THB 10,0005-year multi-entry visa for digital nomads and long-stay tourism
Overstay penaltiesTHB 500/dayUp to THB 20,000 and re-entry ban
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival
Minutes
Standard airport entry with TDAC confirmation.
TDAC submission
Same day
Free online form available within 3 days before arrival.
+30 days extension
Same day
Visit a Thai immigration office (Chaeng Wattana, Phuket, Chiang Mai) before the 90 days expire.
DTV / long-stay visa
Weeks
Through Royal Thai Embassy Seoul for stays beyond 90 days.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient travel evidence
No return ticket within 90 days or vague itinerary can lead to refusal.
Low
/02
Missing TDAC
All travellers must submit the digital arrival card before arrival. Officers may direct you to airport kiosks if missed.
Low
/03
Frequent border runs
Repeated visa-free entries to extend tourism are scrutinised at land borders.
Medium
/04
Past Thai overstays
Any prior overstay or removal heavily affects future visa-free entries.
Medium
/05
Prohibited items
Strict controls on e-cigarettes (banned), cannabis (now regulated), and certain medications.
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
2026-05-27
Korea to Thailand route verified
Confirmed 90-day bilateral visa-free preserved when Thailand reduced others to 30 days, TDAC mandatory.
2026-05-19 · major
Thailand cabinet preserved Korea 90-day rule
When Thailand reduced its general 60-day visa exemption to 30 days, the Korea-Thailand bilateral 90-day arrangement was explicitly preserved.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Korean citizens need a visa for Thailand?—
No — Korean ordinary passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 90 days per entry under a long-standing bilateral agreement. This is longer than the 30-day exemption granted to most other nationalities.
Why do Koreans get 90 days but Japanese only 30?+
Is TDAC mandatory?+
Can I extend my stay?+
Do I need 6 months on my passport?+
Can I drive in Thailand with my Korean licence?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the South Korea passport

🇰🇷⇄
Compare the South Korea passport
Stack it up against another passport→
🇰🇷◐
South Korea visa-free map
See where this passport goes visa-free→
🇰🇷▤
South Korea passport power
Global rank and destination breakdown→
See something wrong on this page?
Policies change. If something looks off, tell us — we review every report within 48 hours.