Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Canadian passport holders arriving by Air for tourism purposes may enter Thailand for up to 30 days without requiring a visa. Canadian passport holders arriving overland/water from neighbouring countries for tourism purposes may enter Thailand for up to 15 days without requiring a visa.



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Securing a Visa on Arrival upon entering Thailand
To receive a Visa on Arrival, a traveler must meet the following requirements: Be from an approved country. Be visiting Thailand strictly for tourism purposes. Hold a genuine passport with a valid expiry of more than 30 days.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
  • U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa.
  • We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.


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Just when you arrive in the country, is when you really need to pay for the visa on arrival. That implies another cost. The price of the visa is 2000 THB (about $65,) and you need to pay it at the service counter at the immigration checkpoint. Even so, you just pay and receive the stamp.

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The Thailand e-Visa is obtained online before the trip and offers a maximum stay of 30 days, while the Visa on Arrival is applied for upon landing in Thailand and allows a 15 to 30-day stay. Notes if you decide to get the VOA instead of the EVOA: There is a strict eligibility criteria.

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Travellers must be fully vaccinated and be able to present a negative test. A further test is carried out after entry. Currently, 17 destinations in the country (including Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai) are scheduled for this opening. It is possible that this list will be extended.

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Thailand is a very affordable country to visit. Though it isn't as cheap as its Southeast Asian neighbours, like Laos or Cambodia, Thailand is still a very affordable travel destination. Travellers can easily have an incredible time exploring Thailand on a backpacker budget.

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U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry. Thai immigration officials or airline staff may ask for your onward/return ticket.

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Travelers entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must possess adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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US citizens and holders of a US passport don't have to apply for visa to enter Thailand. All you need to enter Thailand is your passport (that is valid for at least 6 more months) and a return flight ticket (this proves that you'll leave the country once your trip is finished). This is known as the visa-free regime.

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If they want to visit for up to 30 days, certain nationalities can enter the country under the bilateral-agreement Visa Exemption scheme. This scheme is open to 64 nationalities from around the world. If someone is not eligible for visa exemption, they may apply for a 15-day Visa on Arrival.

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Generally, for most applications, it is expected to take 5 - 10 working days after a complete application is received which means all required documents must be submitted correctly. Some applications can take longer.

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