Visa-free entry to Thailand

Registration

At any border control upon arrival in Thailand (both at airports and other border crossing points from neighboring countries), only entry and exit stamps are put in the passport; Together with the passport at the control, you must present a filled-in migration card, including for children; no additional fees are charged.

Validity of the passport

When visiting Thailand without a visa, a passport is required. Generally, the Immigration Service of Thailand allows EU, USA, Israel, and Russian citizens whose passport is valid for 30 days or more to stay in Thailand. Russian citizens whose passport validity is less than 30 days are allowed to stay in Thailand within the validity period of their passport. However, some airlines may refuse to fly those citizens whose passport is less than six months valid. This matter is left to the discretion of the airline staff.

Violation of visa-free regime

In case of failure to leave the country within the period specified on the stamp, tourists must pay a fine of 500 baht for each day exceeding the allowable period of visa-free stay in the country.

Extension of stay in Thailand on visa-free entry

Beginning August 29, 2014, tourists who enter Thailand under a visa-free regime can extend their stay by an additional 30 days, up to 60 days. To apply for an extended stay, you must apply to the Immigration Office of Thailand office, fill out an application, and provide a passport and a passport-size photo. The cost of the extension is 1,900 baht. In addition, citizens of many countries entering for tourist purposes do not require a visa to visit Thailand. For example, a visa-free entry on a stamp with a stay in Thailand from 15 to 30 days is available for most European Union citizens, the United States of America, and Israel.