Chapter · Before you go
Everything to sort before you fly: visa rules, documents and the TDAC card, what you can and can’t bring in or take out. So there are no surprises at the border.
Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.
Electronic arrival card, free, no earlier than 3 days before departure — on the official Thai immigration site.
Recommended — not always checked at the border, but they can ask.
Coverage from $50,000. Not officially required, but check current rules before buying tickets.
From 20,000 ฿ per person; an officer may ask for proof. Bringing over $10,000 requires a declaration.
Thai law is very strict here — violations risk fines or arrest.
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We’ll advise on visa and documents, help with TDAC, and meet you on arrival. A personal assistant handles the basics — from transfer to SIM and money exchange.
No. Russian, Ukrainian and Kazakh citizens can stay visa-free up to 60 days. Belarus needs a visa (VOA on arrival or a tourist visa in advance).
TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) is the electronic arrival card required for entry. Fill it in free on the official Thai immigration site, no earlier than 3 days before departure.
From 20,000 ฿ per person is recommended; a border officer may ask for proof of funds. Bringing over $10,000 in cash requires a declaration.
No. E-cigarettes, vapes and their liquids are banned from import — violations risk heavy fines or arrest.
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