Visa for Thailand: what you need with your passport

Entry rules for Thailand for people travelling from Germany, by passport. Choose yours for the details.

Good to know before you travel to Thailand

• Since 15 September 2026 the former 60-day visa exemption is abolished; nationals of 60 countries get a 30-day visa exemption for tourism only
• The 30-day exemption can be extended once by up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office, at the officer's discretion
• Visa-free entries by land or sea are limited to 2 per calendar year
• Visa on arrival is now only available to Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia; former VOA nationalities must get a visa in advance
• All foreign travellers must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at https://tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival; the paper TM6 form is discontinued
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival; German ID cards are not accepted
• Proof of onward or return travel is required; immigration may ask for cash of at least 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family (about 550 / 1,100 EUR)
• Thai tourist visas (TR) for residents of Germany are applied for online via thaievisa.go.th at the Thai mission responsible for the applicant's place of residence in Germany; fee 35 EUR single entry, 175 EUR multiple entry
• Overstay fine is 500 THB per day, capped at 20,000 THB, plus possible detention and entry ban