By The Escape desk · Last verified 3 October 2026
Singapore citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days, under the rules in force since 15 September 2026; the earlier allowance was 60 days. Before you arrive, by air, land or sea, you must also submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), a free online form, within the three days before your arrival date. It replaced the old paper TM6 card in May 2025.
Bangkok for the weekend, Phuket for the school holidays, Chiang Mai for the cooler months: the trip is as easy as ever, with just two things to get right before you leave home.
Quick facts
- Visa-free stay for Singapore citizens: up to 30 days per entry.
- TDAC: compulsory for all foreign visitors, free, filed online within three days before arrival.
- The only official site is tdac.immigration.go.th. Sites that charge a fee aren’t the government.
- Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
- Immigration may ask to see an onward ticket and proof of funds.
- Stay longer than you’re allowed and you’ll be fined, and may be barred.
What changed in September 2026?
Thailand widened its visa-free scheme to 60 days in 2024 to win back tourists, then cut it back to 30 days for Singaporeans from 15 September 2026. For a holiday, nothing changes. For anyone who planned a long stay, such as a month in Chiang Mai, a working holiday by the beach or a long visit to family, 30 days is now the limit without a visa. Count your days from the date of entry, and if you need longer, apply to the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore for the right visa before you go.
How do I fill in the TDAC?
- Within three days before your arrival date, go to the official TDAC site or app.
- Enter your passport details, flight or travel details, where you’ll stay, and a short health declaration.
- You can file for family members travelling with you in the same submission.
- You’ll receive an acknowledgement by email. Screenshot it, or print it, and show it at immigration.
Plans changed? You can edit the submission before you arrive. Every entry needs its own TDAC, so a trip that leaves Thailand and comes back needs a new one.
What will immigration check?
| Item | What to have ready |
|---|---|
| Passport | Valid at least six months, with a blank page |
| TDAC | The acknowledgement email or its QR code |
| Return or onward ticket | Leaving within your 30 days |
| Accommodation | A hotel booking or a host’s address |
| Funds | Proof you can support yourself, if asked |
Most short-stay Singaporean visitors are waved through with a passport and the TDAC, but officers can ask for the rest, so keep it on your phone.
The WahLiao Verdict
File the TDAC the evening before you fly, on the official site, for free. Check your passport has six clear months. And if your stay runs close to a month, count the days on a calendar rather than in your head: overstaying, even by a day, is an expensive way to end a happy trip.
Questions people ask
Do I need the TDAC if I’m only transiting in Bangkok?
Not if you stay airside and don’t pass through Thai immigration. If you’ll clear immigration, you need one.
Do PRs and foreigners living in Singapore get 30 days too?
It depends on the passport you travel on, not where you live. Check your own nationality’s rules with the Thai embassy.
Does the TDAC cost anything?
No. It’s free on the official site. Agents that charge are optional middlemen.
Should I register with MFA?
Singapore’s MFA encourages it, so the embassy can reach you in an emergency. See our guide to MFA’s eRegister.
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore, Thailand travel information; Zagdim Overseas on TDAC questions; Thai Holiday Guide on entry requirements. Entry rules can change at short notice; check MFA before you fly. The Escape explains; it does not advise.
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