Entry brief — Vanuatu passport

🇹🇭Thailand

Visa on arrivalUp to 15 daysLast verified 13 Jul 2026

Length of stay

Up to 15 days

Processing time

Issued at the border, typically within 30–60 minutes.

Estimated fee

VariesThai eVisa

Documents required

·Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
·Two blank passport pages
·Passport-sized photo (often required)
·Cash for the visa fee in USD or local currency

Entry requirements

·Confirmed return or onward ticket
·Proof of sufficient funds (cash or card)
·Hotel booking or host address
·Travel insurance strongly recommended

Bring exact change where possible — many borders do not give change or accept cards. Details shown are general guidance for visa on arrival entry — always confirm current requirements on the destination's official government portal before booking travel.

Before you fly

Arrival card required

Thailand requires travellers to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. Mandatory for all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land or sea since 1 May 2025. Replaces the paper TM6 form.

When to submit

Within 3 days before arrival

Official portal

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

Submit only via the official government portal — many lookalike sites charge a fee for what is a free declaration.

At the border

Immigration officers in Thailand

Strictness

Relaxed

Likelihood of questioning

Light-touch entry — typically a stamp and a brief greeting. Spot-checks on documents do still happen.

Thailand is known for a friendly, low-friction arrival experience for legitimate visitors.

Required proof at entry

·Passport valid 6+ months beyond your departure date
·Visa, eVisa, ETA or VOA approval (printed copy recommended)
·Confirmed return or onward ticket within the permitted stay
·Hotel reservation or host's full address and contact details
·Some cash or a working card — officers may ask how the trip is funded

Border experience is a planning guide — individual officers have wide discretion. When in doubt, carry more documentation than you think you'll need.

Source: Thai eVisa

If things go wrong

Overstay, refusal & deportation in Thailand

HarshEnforcement posture

Overstay fines

Thailand levies steep daily overstay penalties. Current fine amounts are set by the immigration authority and revised periodically — confirm on the official government portal before assuming.

Visa rejection consequences

A refused visa or denied entry is logged in Thailand's immigration database and is automatically disclosed on every future application worldwide that asks the question.

Re-entry bans

Re-entry bans are routinely imposed for overstays beyond a few days, and repeat overstays can escalate to multi-year or lifetime bans. The exact tariff is set by the immigration authority.

Deportation risks

Removal proceedings are common for any overstay flagged by police, employers or border officials. Detention pending deportation is possible, and the cost of removal can be billed to the traveller.

Penalties change frequently and vary by circumstance — treat this as a planning guide, not legal advice. Settle any overstay or status issue with the local immigration authority before departure where possible.

Current penalties and ban tariffs: Thai eVisa

Staying longer

Extensions & visa runs in Thailand

Usually yesCan you extend your stay?

Thailand has a pragmatic posture toward visitors who play by the rules and apply for extensions properly.

How many times?

Thailand routinely grants in-country extensions. Apply at the immigration office before your stay expires; the exact length is set by the immigration authority.

Visa run rules (leave & re-enter)

Thailand actively monitors back-to-back entries. Border officers can refuse re-entry, shorten the stay granted, or impose a mandatory cooling-off period after repeated short trips.

Border discretion is real — even when extensions are technically allowed, individual officers can refuse. For stays beyond a few months, switching to a proper long-stay, student, or remote-work visa is almost always safer than repeated runs.

Current extension rules: Thai eVisa

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Frequently asked

Ni-Vanuatu passport to Thailand — common questions

Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa to enter Thailand?

Ni-Vanuatu citizens do not need to apply in advance — a visa is issued at the border on arrival. Permitted length of stay: Up to 15 days.

How long can Ni-Vanuatu passport holders stay in Thailand?

Up to 15 days. Visa-on-arrival stays are usually 14–30 days, sometimes extendable once in-country at the immigration office.

How do Ni-Vanuatu citizens apply for entry to Thailand?

No advance application. Pay the fee and complete the form at the arrival counter; processing is usually 30–60 minutes.

What documents do Ni-Vanuatu travellers need at the Thailand border?

Bring a passport valid 6+ months beyond your departure date, a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address), and proof of funds for the stay. Carry a printed copy of your visa on arrival approval. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and sometimes mandatory.

Can Ni-Vanuatu passport holders extend their stay in Thailand?

Many visa-on-arrival countries allow one in-country extension at the immigration office. Apply before your initial stay expires; length and number of extensions are set by the destination — confirm on the official portal.

What happens if a Ni-Vanuatu citizen overstays in Thailand?

Overstaying in Thailand can trigger per-day fines, future visa refusals, and re-entry bans. Even short overstays are logged in the immigration database and asked about on future visa applications worldwide. Always leave on or before the date stamped in your passport.