So, you’re planning a trip to Thailand? That’s awesome! And guess what? You might not even need to stress about a visa before you go.
What’s the deal with Visa on Arrival?
It’s basically like getting a temporary passport stamp right at the airport. If you’re from one of these countries, you can usually just show up and get it:
- Asia: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
- Africa: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Cool, right? But here’s the lowdown:
- Stay for up to 30 days: You can chill in Thailand for a month without worrying about visa hassles.
- Bring your passport: Make sure it’s valid for at least six months.
- Have some cash: You’ll need to pay a small fee when you arrive.
- Be prepared to answer questions: Immigration officers might ask you about your trip plans.
Need more info? Hit up your travel agent or check the Thai Embassy website. They’ll have the latest details.
Happy travels!
