Netherlands passport → Thailand

Thailand visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Visa-freeVisa Exempt (60 Days)

Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Visa Exempt (60 Days)
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 60 days
Entries	Multiple entry
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 6 months
Biometrics	Not required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required
Onward or return ticket	Required

How to apply

1
Check passport validity
Ensure your Netherlands passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned entry date and has a blank page.
2
Complete Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Fill out the online TDAC form at tdac.info with personal details, travel itinerary, and accommodation address within 72 hours of arrival.
3
Receive approved QR code
After submission, the team reviews for errors and you receive your approved QR code via email before departure.
4
Prepare supporting documents
Have your passport, TDAC QR code, onward flight booking, and accommodation address ready on your phone or printed.
5
Present documents at Thai immigration
Upon arrival, present your passport and QR code; officers may scan or visually check the QR code.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Netherlands passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date and have at least one blank page.

Travel

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) QR code
Must be completed online within 72 hours before arrival; QR code sent via email.
Onward or return flight booking
Immigration officers may ask to see proof of onward travel within permitted stay.
Accommodation address in Thailand
First night's accommodation address required for TDAC and may be asked at immigration.

Good to know

Name prefixes (van, de, van der) must match the MRZ on your passport exactly to avoid TDAC rejection.
Dutch passport numbers are 9 characters; ensure correct entry on TDAC.
Always use 'Netherlands' not 'Holland' on the TDAC form.
Vapes and e-cigarettes are prohibited in Thailand; customs will confiscate them.
Cash amounts over USD 20,000 (or equivalent) must be declared on arrival.

Common refusal reasons

Incorrect name format on TDAC (prefixes not matching MRZ)

Copy your name character-by-character from the machine-readable zone on page 2 of your passport.

Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date

Renew your passport before travel if it expires within 6 months of your planned entry.

No onward or return flight ticket

Book a return or onward flight within the 60-day visa-exempt period and carry a printed copy.

Exceeding maximum two land-border entries per year (if not arriving by air)

If entering by land, ensure you have not already used two visa-exempt entries in the same calendar year.

FAQ

Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for Thailand?

Citizens of the Netherlands can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. Visa type: Visa Exempt (60 Days).

How long can citizens of the Netherlands stay in Thailand?

Up to 60 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for Thailand?

Valid Netherlands passport; Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) QR code; Onward or return flight booking; Accommodation address in Thailand.

How long must my passport be valid for Thailand?

At least 6 months.

Sources

Thailand Travel Requirements for Dutch Citizens 2026 (tdac.info, third-party site)
Thailand Visa for Dutch Citizens 2026: Complete Entry Guide (thai-visa-services.com, third-party site)
Thailand Visa for Dutch citizens 2026 - Visa List (visalist.io, third-party site)

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