Thai visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Thailand.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Thailand.
If you are looking for Thailand visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The Embassy of Thailand in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 17 minutes)
- Brisbane: The Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 17 minutes)
- Perth: The Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 17 minutes)
- Hobart: The Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Hobart, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 17 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 17 minutes)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of Thailand in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 47 minutes)
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 549,547 | N/A |
| 2007 | 658,148 | 19.76% |
| 2008 | 694,473 | 5.52% |
| 2009 | 646,705 | -6.88% |
| 2010 | 698,046 | 7.94% |
| 2011 | 829,855 | 18.88% |
| 2012 | 930,241 | 12.10% |
| 2013 | 900,460 | -3.20% |
| 2014 | 831,854 | -7.62% |
| 2015 | 817,091 | -1.77% |
| 2016 | 791,631 | -3.12% |
| 2017 | 817,091 | 3.22% |
| 2018 | 801,637 | -1.89% |
| 2019 | 768,668 | -4.11% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & Australia comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 15.04 times bigger than Thailand.
As of May 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 43,794,499 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Thailand & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 26,703,478 | 43.8 million more people live in Thailand than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 136 | Thailand has 38 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 130 | Thailand passport holders visit 95 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 319 | Thai hosts 175 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 768,668.
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- Bangkok to Canberra: 7023.99 km (4364.50 mi)
- Travel time: 14 hours 37 minutes
This page was last updated on: May 2024