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Since 15 September 2026, visitors from 60 countries and territories can stay 30 days without a visa, two more countries get 15 days, and three can get a visa on arrival. Everyone fills in the online arrival card before landing, and there are kiosks at Phuket airport. Here is what applies and what to do.<\/p>

\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg> Last updated 13 November 2026<\/p><\/section>\n

Part of our guide: Thailand visa guide for visitors and residents in Phuket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At a glance<\/p>

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New rules in force<\/span>Since 15 September 2026<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Visa exemption<\/span>30 days for 60 countries and territories; 15 days for 2<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Visa on arrival<\/span>3 countries, 2,000 baht in cash, 15 days (London embassy, page undated)<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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At the counter<\/span>20,000 baht per person, passport valid 6 months, return or onward ticket<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Arrival card (TDAC)<\/span>Online, within 3 days before arrival, no fee<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n
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Landing in Phuket<\/h2><\/div>
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  • Arrival card kiosks.<\/strong> The official arrival card site lists Phuket Airport among five airports with arrival card kiosks. Kiosks and Wi-Fi are there on arrival for travellers without a smartphone. Filling in the card online before you fly is still the rule.<\/li>\n
  • Phuket Airport Immigration<\/strong> is at Phuket International Airport, 222 Moo 6, Mai Khao, Thalang 83110. Its office is at 224 Moo 6, Sakhu, Thalang 83110, tel. 076 327 138.<\/li>\n
  • Later steps, such as an extension of stay, are handled by Phuket Immigration<\/strong>, the immigration office for the province. The Immigration Bureau says to apply in person at the office of the area where you stay.<\/li>\n
  • Phuket Immigration announces a closure from 5 to 7 December 2026<\/strong>, for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s Birthday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Phone<\/strong>: Hotline 1178; tel. +66 76 221 905<\/p>\n

    Email<\/strong>: phuketimm109@gmail.com<\/p>\n

    Hours<\/strong>: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30; closed Saturday and Sunday. Source: the office’s Google listing, read 13 November 2026.<\/p>\n

    Reader note.<\/strong> Visa on arrival at Phuket airport, to be confirmed, 12 November 2026. The official texts of 31 August 2026 do not list the checkpoints where a visa on arrival is issued. Until this note is removed, confirm with Phuket Airport Immigration (076 327 138) before you travel.<\/p><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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