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United Arab Emirates 
Thailand United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026⚠️ The official TDAC site is titled 'No Fees Required'; the arrival card is free on tdac.immigration.go.th, so paid look-alike TDAC sites should be avoided. Use only the official links below.
At the border
- According to the MFA e-Visa checker, many nationalities (e.g. US, Indian and Chinese passport holders) can currently enter visa-free for up to 30 days; use the checker on thaievisa.go.th for your passport.
- All foreign passengers must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on tdac.immigration.go.th, within 3 days before arrival.
- e-Visa applications are fully online; passports no longer need to be submitted in person, and the emailed approval is shown to the airline and immigration.
- Foreigners may not work without a work permit; stays over 90 days require 90-day address reporting to Immigration.
Recent changes
- 2025-2026: the official MFA visa checker now shows a 30-day visa-free stay for many nationalities that previously had 60 days (exact effective date not confirmed).
- May 2025: the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replaced the paper TM6 arrival card for foreign arrivals (start date from general reporting; the TDAC site itself confirms it is mandatory).
Official source: Thai e-Visa Official Website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee (varies by embassy; not shown on the e-Visa site pages read), Exact date the visa-free stay changed from 60 to 30 days, and the full list of affected nationalities, TDAC start date (May 2025) not shown on the TDAC page itself, voa: Visa on Arrival availability and fee not confirmed on an official page, Passport validity, onward ticket and proof-of-funds rules (not shown on the pages read), Planned Thailand ETA: no official launch confirmed
What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United Arab Emirates is one of 97 passports in the “visa-free” group for Thailand. See the full Thailand visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders
Thailand is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days |
 Azerbaijan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Bahrain | Visa-free | – |
 Brunei | Visa-free | 30 days |
 China | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Georgia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Hong Kong | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Iran | Visa-free | 15 days |
 Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Japan | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Jordan | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Thailand?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can United Arab Emirates passport holders stay in Thailand?
Up to 60 days without a visa.
Do Thailand citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Thailand visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Thailand before you book.