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Do British citizens need a visa for Thailand?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 6 Nov 2026

In brief

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

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

Thailand visa fee for British 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 British citizens need a visa?
  4. Apply from the UK
  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 Embassy in London, a single-entry tourist visa (up to 60 days) costs £30 and a 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa £150, paid online in pounds sterling.3
Official processingThe Embassy in London currently takes about 15 working days to process an e-Visa; apply 6-8 weeks before departure, and no earlier than 90 days before arrival.2
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.2

Do British citizens need a visa for Thailand?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs lists the UK 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

  • 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

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 1 blank page.

    To enter Thailand, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 1 blank page.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

  • You may be asked for proof of funds (at least 10,000 baht per person or 20,000 baht per family) and of onward or return travel; to stay longer than allowed you need a visa or, if eligible, an extension from Thai immigration.

    If you want to stay longer, you must get the appropriate visa before you travel or, if eligible, apply for an extension through the Thai immigration authorities. You may be asked to show that you meet the entry requirements. This could include proof that you have enough money for your stay (at least 10,000 Thai baht per person or 20,000 Thai baht per family) and evidence of onward or return travel.UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office · checked

How to apply from the UK

To visit visa-free for up to 30 days there is nothing to apply for: check the documents and entry checks below.

  1. For a longer stay, apply for a Thai e-Visa online at thaievisa.go.th; the Royal Thai Embassy in London handles applicants who are in the UK, Ireland or UK territories and must stay there until the decision.

    Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

Fee

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

  • Through the Embassy in London, a single-entry tourist visa (up to 60 days) costs £30 and a 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa £150, paid online in pounds sterling.

    Royal Thai Embassy, London · 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

  • The Embassy in London currently takes about 15 working days to process an e-Visa; apply 6-8 weeks before departure, and no earlier than 90 days before arrival.

    Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Since 15 September 2026, British passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, for tourism only, provided they meet the conditions. Royal Thai Embassy, London · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Thailand visa-free for British 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 British citizens?

Visa-free entry costs nothing. Through the Embassy in London, a single-entry tourist visa (up to 60 days) costs £30 and a 6-month multiple-entry tourist visa £150, paid online in pounds sterling.

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 Embassy in London currently takes about 15 working days to process an e-Visa; apply 6-8 weeks before departure, and no earlier than 90 days before arrival.

Sources

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

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Consular Affairs: entry ruleimage.mfa.go.th · checked
  2. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): changes, entry conditions, documents, how to apply and processing timelondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  3. Royal Thai Embassy, London (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand): feeslondon.thaiembassy.org · checked
  4. UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (GOV.UK foreign travel advice): entry conditionsgov.uk · checked
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