Australia passport - how to apply for Thailand
| Topic | Value | Unit | Source | Checked |
|---|
| Entry requirements | Australia passport: visa free | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
Printable checklist
- Confirm the entry answer above matches your passport and travel dates.
- Gather what the application needs before you start.
- A valid passport
- Your flight or travel itinerary
- Your accommodation address
- An email address you can access
- A smartphone or printer for your QR code
- Apply on the official site below, starting at least as far ahead as it states.
- Keep your confirmation, receipt, or approval until you land.
Apply officially
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
| Topic | Value | Unit | Source | Checked |
|---|
| Official application | https://tdac.immigration.go.th/ | — | Source | This value has not been confirmed since 2 Sep 2026. |
| Official fee | No fee | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Processing time | Takes about 3-5 minutes to complete; accepted immediately once submitted, no stated review wait | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| How far ahead to start | Within 3 days before arrival, including the date of arrival (the site also states up to 72 hours before entry) | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
Some websites charge a fee to fill this in for you. The link above goes straight to the official government site - use it directly and you pay only the official fee, if there is one.
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