🇵🇹Portugal

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Portugal to Thailand visa requirements

Q: Is the 60-day stay changing?

Yes. On 19 May 2026 the Thai Cabinet approved reverting Portugal to a 30-day exemption. It takes effect 15 days after Royal Gazette publication; until then, 60 days still applies. Check the latest before you fly.

Q: Is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) mandatory?

Yes. Every traveller must submit the free TDAC online within 3 days before arrival at tdac.immigration.go.th. Avoid paid third-party sites.

Q: Can I extend my visa-free stay?

Yes, once, by 30 days, for THB 1,900 at a Thai immigration office.

Q: Do I need to show proof of funds?

Immigration may ask for evidence of 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family), plus onward travel and accommodation.

Q: Does visa-free entry allow working in Thailand?

No. Visa exemption is for tourism and short non-work visits only; paid work requires a proper visa and work permit.

Portuguese ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism — currently up to 60 days under the visa exemption scheme. No visa is needed in advance; just complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 3 days of arrival. As of 30 May 2026, Portugal is on Thailand's visa exemption list, so Portuguese ordinary passport holders need no visa for short tourist visits. The current scheme grants 60 days visa-free on arrival by air, extendable once by 30 days at a local immigration office. Note an important pending change: on 19 May 2026 the Thai Cabinet approved reverting the scheme — once published in the Royal Gazette (and 15 days later), Portugal will move to the 30-day visa exemption category. Until publication, the 60-day rule still applies, and travellers already admitted keep their granted stay. All arrivals must submit the mandatory, free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Carry a passport valid at least 6 months, proof of onward travel, accommodation, and funds (20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family) which immigration may check.

VISA-FREETOURISMFLEXIBLE 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 exemption (visa-free)

Maximum stay

60 days (reverting to 30 days once new rules are gazetted)

per entry

Entries

Single entry per admission; multiple visits allowed (land entries limited to 2/year)

from issue date

Visa fee

Free (THB 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

Issued on arrival; TDAC submitted within 3 days before travel

standard track

Validity

Stay begins on entry; extendable once by 30 days (THB 1,900)

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm your eligibility

Verify Portugal is on Thailand's visa exemption list (it is, as of 30 May 2026). Ordinary passport holders need no visa for tourism.

· Visa-free· Ordinary passport

/02

Check your passport validity

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has at least one blank page.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/03

Book onward/return travel

Arrange a confirmed return or onward ticket within the permitted stay; immigration can ask to see it on arrival.

· Onward ticket

/04

Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

Complete the free TDAC online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival (including arrival day). Save the QR code. Avoid paid third-party sites.

· Mandatory· Free· tdac.immigration.go.th

/05

Prepare proof of funds and accommodation

Have evidence of at least 20,000 THB per person (40,000 THB per family) and your hotel/accommodation details ready for possible inspection.

· 20,000 THB/person· Accommodation

/06

Receive your stamp on arrival

At the airport immigration counter, present your passport and documents to receive the visa-exempt entry stamp. Extend once (+30 days, THB 1,900) at a local immigration office if needed.

· Entry stamp· Extension optional

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Portugal -> Thailand · Visa exemption (visa-free)

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Visa typeTravel date

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RequiredPortuguese ordinary passport valid 6+ months with a blank page

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

required

RequiredThailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted within 3 days before arrival

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of funds: 20,000 THB per person / 40,000 THB per family

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

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel insurance covering the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedPrinted or saved TDAC QR code

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedAwareness of pending switch to 30-day exemption (check before travel)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

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 sourcesTAT Newsroom — Thai Cabinet approves revision of 60-day visa exemption scheme Nation Thailand — Thailand updates visa-free rules after scrapping 60-day scheme Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — Official Immigration Bureau

Application link included: TAT Newsroom — Thai Cabinet approves revision of 60-day visa exemption scheme

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa exemption entryTHB 0No charge for visa-free admission

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)THB 0Free on the official site; beware paid copycats

Stay extension (optional)THB 1,900One-time +30 days at an immigration office

Total estimateTHB 0 — THB 1,900incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

On-arrival (visa exemption)

At the border

Entry stamp issued at immigration on arrival; no prior application needed.

TDAC online submission

Within 3 days before arrival

Mandatory free digital arrival card completed online before you travel.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure visits are the core purpose covered by Thailand's visa exemption.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Social visits are permitted under visa-free entry.

Medium

/03

Short business meetings

Brief meetings and conferences are generally tolerated under exemption, but not paid work.

Medium

/04

Transit and stopovers

Travellers connecting through Thailand for a few days use the same visa-free entry.

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 · major

Portugal to Thailand route verified

Confirmed Portugal remains visa-free for tourism: 60 days currently in effect. Noted the 19 May 2026 Cabinet-approved revision that will move Portugal to a 30-day exemption once published in the Royal Gazette, and verified the mandatory free TDAC requirement.

/09 — The questions