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Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

No. Canadian passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days.

Thailand visa-free stay for Canadian citizens: up to 30 days. Official rule. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs, checked .

Thailand visa fee for Canadian citizens: none for visa-free entry.

Conditions: tourism only.

List of countries and territories whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days ... Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs

Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular AffairsVisas only at thaievisa.go.thReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Canadian citizens need a visa?
  4. Apply from Canada
  5. Fee
  6. Processing time
  7. Documents
  8. What changed
  9. FAQ
  10. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa-free · 30 daystourism only
StayUp to 30 days
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNone for visa-free entryThrough the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa, a single-entry tourist visa (3 months) costs CAD 65 and a multiple-entry tourist visa (6 months) CAD 325, under the embassy's fee announcement of 15 July 2024.5
Official processingNothing to apply for
Where to applyNothing to apply for to visit visa-freeOfficial site: thaievisa.go.th
Before arrivalEvery traveller, visa-exempt or not, must submit the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before each arrival, by air, land or sea.3

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs lists Canada among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 30 days. Conditions: tourism only.

“List of countries and territories whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days ... Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Canadian ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism and stay up to 30 days.

    List of countries and territories whose nationals are entitled to Thailand’s visa exemption scheme for the purpose of tourism for a period not exceeding 30 days Ordinary Passport ... 8. Canada ... Department of Consular Affairs | 15 September 2026Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs · checked

  • Visa-exempt entry is allowed only twice in a calendar year; travellers who plan more visits should apply for a visa.

    Please note that eligible passport holders are allowed to enter Thailand under the Visa Exemption Scheme only twice within a calendar year. If travellers intend to visit Thailand more than twice a year, they are strongly advised to apply for an appropriate type of visa.Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

  • The 30-day exemption can be extended at a Thai immigration office by up to 30 days, at the officer's discretion.

    If you're travelling to Thailand for tourism with a regular Canadian passport, you can obtain a 30-day visa exemption on arrival (no visa required), which can be extended at the Immigration Office for a maximum of 30 days, at the discretion of the immigration officer.Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada · checked

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on entry, and border officers may ask for a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds.

    Regular Canadian passport Your passport must be valid at least 6 months upon entry into Thailand. ... You may be asked to show border officials a return or onward ticket and proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay. If you are unable to do so, you may be denied entry.Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada · checked

How to apply from Canada

To visit visa-free for up to 30 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below. For a longer stay or another purpose:

  1. Canadians who need a Thai visa, for example for a longer stay, apply online at thaievisa.go.th, as the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa directs.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa · checked

Fee

Visa-free entry costs nothing. If you need a visa:

  • Through the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa, a single-entry tourist visa (3 months) costs CAD 65 and a multiple-entry tourist visa (6 months) CAD 325, under the embassy's fee announcement of 15 July 2024.

    Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Thailand's revised visa exemption scheme, which gives Canadians 30 days, has applied since 15 September 2026. Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Thailand visa-free for Canadian citizens now?

Yes: visa-free for up to 30 days. Conditions: tourism only. Checked on 6 Nov 2026 against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs.

How much does a Thailand visa cost for Canadian citizens?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. Through the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa, a single-entry tourist visa (3 months) costs CAD 65 and a multiple-entry tourist visa (6 months) CAD 325, under the embassy's fee announcement of 15 July 2024.

Can I get a Thailand visa in 7 days?

There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free for up to 30 days. The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs: entry rule and entry conditionsimage.mfa.go.th · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): changesottawa.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): entry conditions and documentslondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): how to applyottawa.thaiembassy.org · checked
  5. Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): feesottawa.thaiembassy.org · checked
  6. Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada (travel.gc.ca travel advice): entry conditionstravel.gc.ca · checked
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