Yes. All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online before entry. The official Immigration Bureau guide says to submit within 3 days before arrival, including the arrival date.

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Philippines to Thailand visa requirements

Q: Is this still a 30-day ASEAN or bilateral exemption?

No. The current official evidence checked here is the P.60 60-day exemption list. Thai DCA's December 2025 ordinary-passport bilateral list does not list the Philippines, so the old 30-day ASEAN/bilateral wording was removed.

Q: Can I extend the 60-day stay?

Usually, you may apply before expiry for a discretionary 30-day extension at a Thai Immigration office. The standard extension fee is THB 1,900.

Q: Can I travel for business meetings without a visa?

Short-term business engagements are included in the current 60-day exemption wording. Actual employment, long-term work, or urgent/ad-hoc work may require the correct visa, work authorization, or registrar notification.

Q: Is Thailand cutting visa-free stays to 30 days?

Thailand's Cabinet approved a rollback on 19 May 2026, but Thai DCA says the revised rules take effect only after Royal Gazette publication and 15 days. Official sources checked on 21 June 2026 still show the 60-day rule as current, so travelers should re-check close to departure.

Q: What should I carry at the border?

Carry a Philippine ordinary passport valid at least 6 months, TDAC confirmation, onward or return ticket, accommodation details, and funds evidence if asked.

Q: What should I prepare before leaving the Philippines?

Allow time for BI departure inspection, complete eTravel within 72 hours before departure where applicable, and check whether your airline ticket includes the Philippine travel tax. Taxable economy passengers generally pay PHP 1,620 unless exempt.

Philippine ordinary passport holders currently enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days under the P.60 visa-exemption scheme. Submit the free TDAC online within 3 days before arrival. Philippine ordinary passport holders are on Thailand's P.60 visa-exemption list, so no visa is required for a short visit for tourism, short-term business engagements, or qualifying urgent/ad-hoc work that follows Thai notification rules. The current official Thai guidance grants up to 60 days per entry, with a discretionary 30-day extension possible at a Thai Immigration office for THB 1,900. This supersedes older 30-day ASEAN/bilateral wording: the Thai Department of Consular Affairs ordinary-passport bilateral list dated 12 December 2025 does not list the Philippines, while the P.60 list does. Thailand's Cabinet approved a revision on 19 May 2026 that would revoke the 60-day P.60 scheme after Ministry of Interior announcements are published in the Royal Gazette and 15 days pass; official sources checked on 21 June 2026 still show the 60-day rule as current, but travelers should re-check before departure. All non-Thai nationals must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Filipino citizens departing the Philippines should also allow time for Philippine Bureau of Immigration departure inspection, eTravel registration within 72 hours before departure where applicable, and the Philippine travel tax unless exempt.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-21

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21

Visa type

Visa exemption (P.60 Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme)

Maximum stay

Up to 60 days per entry (discretionary +30-day extension)

per entry

Entries

Multiple; each entry is decided by Thai immigration

from issue date

Visa fee

Free for Thai entry; TDAC is free

consular fee only

Processing time

Granted on arrival after passport and TDAC checks

standard track

Validity

Passport should be valid at least 6 months; 2026 rollback is pending Royal Gazette effect

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm the rule before travel

As of 21 June 2026, official Thai sources still show the Philippines on Thailand's 60-day P.60 visa-exemption list. A 19 May 2026 Cabinet-approved rollback is pending Royal Gazette effect, so re-check close to departure.

· P.60 current· rollback pending

/02

Check passport validity

Use a Philippine ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for the entry stamp. Visa exemption applies to passports issued by listed countries, not other travel documents.

· ordinary passport· 6 months

/03

Prepare trip evidence

Carry onward or return travel, accommodation details, and funds if asked. Thai embassy guidance for the 60-day exemption cites THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family.

· onward travel· funds

/04

Handle Philippine departure formalities

Arrive early for Philippine immigration inspection. The Philippine eTravel FAQ says departing Filipino passengers must register or update in eTravel within 72 hours before departure, and BI travel advisories urge passengers to arrive at least 3 hours before the flight during peak periods.

· PH BI· eTravel

/05

Submit TDAC

Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online at the official Immigration Bureau portal within 3 days before arrival, including the date of arrival.

· TDAC· 3 days· free

/06

Arrive in Thailand

Present the passport and TDAC confirmation at immigration. The officer stamps the permitted stay, currently up to 60 days under the P.60 exemption.

· arrival stamp· 60 days

/07

Handle business or work correctly

Short-term business engagements fit the current exemption. Actual employment, long-term work, or necessary/urgent ad-hoc work may require the correct visa, work authorization, or post-arrival notification to the registrar.

· business· no employment

/08

Extend if needed

Before the stamped stay expires, apply at a Thai Immigration office for a discretionary 30-day extension. The usual extension fee is THB 1,900.

· extension· THB 1,900

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Philippines -> Thailand · Visa exemption (P.60 Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPhilippine ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid at least 6 months; keep at least one blank page for the entry stamp

RequiredTDAC submission

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Free online form at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival

ConditionalReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Carry proof matching the permitted stay if asked by airline, Philippine BI, or Thai immigration

RequiredAccommodation details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking or host address for TDAC and immigration questions

ConditionalFunds evidence

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family equivalent if asked

RequiredTrip purpose evidence

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Tourism itinerary or short-term business meeting documents; not local employment

RequiredPhilippine departure documents