Procédures d'entrée

Exempt de visa: Many nationalities (incl. EU, US, UK, Japan, Australia) can enter visa-free.

Durée de séjour maximale: Up to 60 days (extended to 60 from 30 days in 2024)

⚠ Visa-free extendable by 30 days at local immigration. Overstaying incurs fines and possible bans.

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Validité: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.

Pages vierges: At least 2 blank pages required for entry stamps.

Formulaire en ligne: TM.6 departure card abolished in 2024 for air arrivals

Documents nécessaires: Valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds (THB 20,000).

⚠ TM.6 may still be required at some land borders.

Seuil de déclaration: Must declare USD 20,000 or equivalent. THB: max THB 50,000 out of country.

Comment déclarer: Declare at customs.

Tabac: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco

Alcool: 1 liter

Parfum: No specific limit

Autres marchandises: THB 20,000 other goods

⚠ E-cigarettes/vapes are ILLEGAL in Thailand. Bringing them in may result in arrest.

Articles interdits: Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES).

Réglementations spécifiques: E-cigarettes and vapes (ILLEGAL — possession can result in imprisonment or fines up to THB 30,000). Buddha images for commercial use.

⚠ Vapes/e-cigarettes strictly prohibited. Lese-majeste law prohibits material disrespectful to the monarchy.

Règle générale: Carry prescription medications in original packaging with a doctor's letter in English stating the medication name, dosage, and medical necessity.

Recommandations: Keep medications in carry-on luggage. Carry a copy of prescriptions. Bring only the amount needed for your trip.

Obligatoires: Yellow Fever certificate required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic area.

Recommandés: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus. Malaria prophylaxis for tropical/rural areas.

⚠ Check WHO yellow fever endemic country list. Transit of 12+ hours may trigger requirement.

Processus: Arrival → Immigration (passport control) → Baggage claim → Customs (green/red channel) → Exit.

Temps d'attente estimé: Varies. Allow at least 30-60 minutes during peak hours.

• Do NOT bring e-cigarettes or vapes — they are illegal and can result in arrest.

• Have proof of accommodation and THB 20,000 equivalent in funds.

• Immigration may ask for onward ticket — have one ready.

• Dress respectfully if visiting after time in beach areas.