Thailand visa-free travel (up to 30 days)
Thailand visa-free travel for British citizens: 30 days for tourism since September 2026, the Digital Arrival Card, extensions and when you need a visa.
Find out moreThailand tourist visa (60-day e-Visa) from the UK
Thailand tourist visa from the UK: the 60-day Tourist e-Visa for stays longer than visa-free entry allows. Documents, timing and how we apply.
Find out moreThailand business visa (Non-Immigrant B) from the UK
Thailand business visa (Non-Immigrant B) for meetings, conferences and work in Thailand. Since September 2026, business trips need a visa.
Find out moreThailand family visa (Non-Immigrant O) from the UK
Thailand family visa (Non-Immigrant O) for joining a Thai spouse or family member. Who qualifies, the documents and how we apply for you.
Find out moreThailand retirement visa (O-A and O-X) from the UK
Thailand retirement visas from the UK: the O-A long-stay visa and the 10-year O-X visa for people aged 50 and over. Requirements and documents.
Find out moreDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for remote workers and long stays for activities like Muay Thai or cooking courses. Who qualifies and how we apply.
Find out moreThailand visa rules changed in September 2026
From 15 September 2026, Thailand cut its visa exemption for British passport holders from 60 days to 30 days, and it now covers tourism only. Business trips, longer holidays, family stays and retirement all need a visa, applied for in advance through Thailand's official e-Visa system.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Every traveller must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 72 hours before arriving, whether or not they need a visa. It replaced the old paper arrival card. Beware of websites charging for it: the official card is free.
Which Thailand visa do you need?
- Up to 30 days' holiday on a British passport: no visa, just the TDAC
- A longer holiday: the 60-day Tourist e-Visa
- Business meetings or work: a Non-Immigrant B visa
- Living with a Thai spouse or family: a Non-Immigrant O visa
- Retirement: the O-A or O-X long-stay visa
- Remote work or long stays for activities like Muay Thai: the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Thailand visa help from Manchester
We're based in Manchester city centre and help travellers and businesses across the UK. We check the rules for your passport, prepare your application and keep you updated until it's decided.
Official rules and fees: GOV.UK
Common questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Not for tourist visits of up to 30 days since 15 September 2026. Longer stays, business and other purposes need a visa.
What is the Thailand Digital Arrival Card?
A free online form every traveller must complete within 72 hours before arriving in Thailand.
Can I extend my stay in Thailand?
Visa-exempt stays can usually be extended once by 30 days at a Thai immigration office, for a fee.
Can you help with my Thailand visa application?
Yes. We check which visa fits your trip, prepare your Thailand visa application and documents, and keep you updated. Contact us or call 0161 956 2003.