Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Thailand?
Here's the current entry rule for Canada passport holders travelling to Thailand — plus how long you can stay, how to apply, and the official source.
No visa needed for this destination.
Just bring a passport valid for your whole trip — no visa needed for short tourist stays.
Thailand is about to cut the visa-free stay to 30 days
Right now you still get up to 30 days. Thailand's Cabinet has approved cutting the visa exemption to 30 days for most nationalities; it takes effect 15 days after it is printed in the Royal Gazette, which has not happened yet. If you are travelling soon this does not affect you — but check again before a trip later in 2026.
Before you fly
Required. Submit online within 72 h of arrival — free on the official site.
Extendable once by 30 days for ฿1,900 at an immigration office.
Passport & health
UK Foreign Office · as of 2026-09-05
What Thailand passport holders need in order to enter Canada.
For a connection without leaving the airside area, this passport needs no transit visa.
Leaving the airport during a layover is a separate, paid permission.
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For short tourist stays · data as of 2026-09-14 · always confirm with the official source.
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Frequently asked
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Thailand?
Visa-free — up to 30 days. No visa needed for this destination.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in Thailand?
up to 30 days
How do citizens of Canada apply for Thailand?
Just bring a passport valid for your whole trip — no visa needed for short tourist stays.
How long must a passport be valid to enter Thailand?
Must be valid at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. Blank pages required: 2.
Do travellers need an arrival card for Thailand?
Thailand Digital Arrival Card — Required. Submit online within 72 h of arrival — free on the official site.
Can the stay in Thailand be extended?
Extendable once by 30 days for ฿1,900 at an immigration office.
Is a yellow fever certificate required for Thailand?
Certificate required if you arrive from a country with a risk of transmission.
How many countries can Canada passport holders enter without a visa?
111 countries are visa-free for Canada passport holders. The passport page lists every one of them.
Do I need a transit visa if I am only changing planes?
For a connection without leaving the airside area, this passport needs no transit visa. Conditions: stay in the international transit area; connection up to 12 h. Leaving the airport during a layover is a separate, paid permission.
Where else can Canada passport holders go?