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Thailand Visas for UK Travellers

British and Irish passport holders, as well as nationals of other eligible countries, can travel visa-free to Thailand for tourism for up to 30 days.

Check your eligibility for a Thailand visa.

Read our guide to Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry.

Staying longer than 30 days or travelling for another purpose?

Apply here

Why Choose 1A Visa for Your Thailand Visa Application?

  • Visa Support: +44 20 8243 8578
  • Service Fee Refunded if Your Visa Is Refused *
  • Expert Guidance from Start to Finish
  • Priority Application Checks for Urgent Travel
  • See Your Full Price Before Payment
  • Application and Document Checks

 Thai authorities make the final decision on every application. Priority service applies to our application checks and does not shorten official processing times.

*Applicable only to clients who opted for Refusal Protection at the time of application. See Refusal Protection Terms for details.

Thailand Visa Options

Do I need a visa for Thailand?

From 15 September 2026, British passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism.

You will need an appropriate visa if you plan to stay longer, visit more than twice in a calendar year, or travel for business, work or another purpose.

Different rules may apply if you hold a non-British passport or a UK travel document.

Compare Thailand Visa Options

Compare the main visa options for UK travellers, then open the full guide for eligibility and requirements.

Tourist Visa

Popular

Tourist Visa

Validity90 days / 6 months
EntriesSingle Entry / Multiple Entry
Max stay60 days
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Business Visa

Business Visa

Validity90 days / 1 Year / 3 Years
EntriesSingle Entry / Multiple Entry
Max stay90 days
View Business Visa details
Thailand Visa Prices

Thailand Visa Prices

Starting prices are shown below. Your checkout shows the government fee and 1A Visa service fee separately before payment.

Tourist

Tourist

Prices starting from

£129

  • 90 days / 6 months
  • Single Entry / Multiple Entry
  • 60 days
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Business

Business

Prices starting from

£159

  • 90 days / 1 Year / 3 Years
  • Single Entry / Multiple Entry
  • 90 days
Apply now

Thailand Non-Immigrant O

Thailand Non-Immigrant O

Prices starting from

£159

  • 90 days
  • Single Entry
  • 90 days
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Thailand Longstay O-A

Thailand Longstay O-A

Prices starting from

£269

  • 1 year
  • Multiple Entry
  • 1 year
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Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

Prices starting from

£459

  • 5 years
  • Multiple Entry
  • 180 days
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Optional TDAC Assistance — Official Form Is Free

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)·£30

Important Travel Notices

  • ◆ Carry your approval copy: Keep a printed and digital copy of your visa authorization when travelling.
  • ◆ Additional checks: Border officials may request onward travel and accommodation proof.
  • ◆ Entry points: Some visa categories are valid only at designated ports of entry.
  • ◆ Special regions: Protected or restricted areas may require separate permits.

APPLICATION SUPPORT

How Our Thailand Visa Service Works

A clear five-step process, with expert checks before your application is submitted.

01

Choose your visa

Tell us about your passport, travel purpose and planned stay.

02

Send your documents

Complete the online form and upload the requested documents.

03

Expert application check

A visa specialist checks the details and flags anything missing.

04

Application submitted

Once everything is ready, the application is submitted to the relevant Thai authority.

05

Receive the decision

We send you the result and visa documents once they are issued.

1A Visa is a private, independent visa consultancy. We assist with preparing supporting documents and submitting Thailand visa applications. We are not affiliated with the Royal Thai Embassy or any government authority. All visa decisions and official processing times are determined solely by the Thai authorities.

Before you travel

Thailand Entry Requirements for UK Travellers

Check the key passport, visa and border requirements before you travel. Thai immigration officers make the final decision on entry.

Check Your Eligibility

From 15 September 2026, eligible British passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, with no more than two visa-exempt entries in a calendar year. UK travel document holders must obtain a visa before travel.

Check the full Thailand visa eligibility requirements.

Passport Requirements

Your passport must expire at least six months after you arrive and have at least one blank page. Do not travel using a passport reported lost or stolen.

Visa-Free Entry Rules

Visa-free entry is for tourism only. Apply for the appropriate visa if you plan to work, conduct business, stay longer than 30 days or enter more than twice in a calendar year.

Read about Thailand’s new visa-free policy for UK travellers.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

All non-Thai nationals must submit a new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for every entry, no more than three days before arrival. The TDAC is free and is not a visa.

Documents for Border Control

Immigration officers may ask for proof of confirmed accommodation and onward travel within 30 days. Keep these documents accessible when you arrive.

Length of Stay and Entry Conditions

Check the permitted stay recorded on arrival and do not overstay. Entry points, extensions, re-entry and special-area rules may vary.

Read the full Thailand entry rules for UK travellers.

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Thailand Visa FAQs for UK Travellers

In most cases for electronic applications, no physical passport submission is needed. We guide you on digital documents and any exceptions.
Current standard processing is approximately 15 working days, excluding weekends and Embassy holidays. Apply at least 6–8 weeks before departure; requests for additional documents or an interview can extend processing.
Our team will contact you immediately with a clear checklist and formatting guidance so you can respond quickly.
The Longstay O-A visa is valid for one year and allows multiple entries. It is intended for eligible applicants aged 50 or over and has financial, medical, insurance and criminal-record requirements.
All DTV applicants must provide proof of permanent residence in the UK, Ireland or a British Overseas Territory, plus a police clearance certificate issued within six months of submission. Other documents depend on the DTV category.
No. Eligibility depends on your purpose, travel history, financial evidence and supporting documents. The three-year multiple-entry visa is for qualifying frequent business travellers and requires evidence of frequent business activity and at least THB 3,000,000 (£70,000) in financial evidence.

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