Do I need a visa for Phuket?

For many tourists it is not necessary to apply for a visa beforehand if you come from a country that is eligible for a Visa Exemption and are not going to be in the country for more than 30 days. Other tourists may be able to apply for a Visa on Arrival, which costs 1,000 baht and is valid for 15 days.



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Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. 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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British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand for 30 days without a visa (visa exemption). If you intend to stay longer (for work, study or other reasons) you need a visa before you travel.

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For many tourists it is not necessary to apply for a visa beforehand if you come from a country that is eligible for a Visa Exemption and are not going to be in the country for more than 30 days. Other tourists may be able to apply for a Visa on Arrival, which costs 1,000 baht and is valid for 15 days.

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A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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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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Getting a visa on arrival in Thailand is a relatively simple process. Generally, no hotel booking is required in advance to obtain a visa on arrival. However, you should have proof of a return ticket as well as enough money to cover your stay in the country.

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Extra things for Thailand Malaria prevention tablets may be recommended for persons travelling to areas remote from the usual tourist areas. You will not usually need malaria pills for areas such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket or Koh Samui.

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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.

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