Thai visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting Thailand for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter Thailand for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Thailand e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Thailand visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
Thailand tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Thailand nearest your place of residence.
- London: The Embassy of Thailand in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Wales: The Consulate General of Thailand in Wales, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Glasgow, Scotland: The Consulate General of Thailand in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Liverpool: The Consulate General of Thailand in Liverpool, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
- Hull: The Consulate General of Thailand in Hull, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)
Thailand visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Thailand diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to Thailand from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 850,685 | N/A |
| 2007 | 859,010 | 0.98% |
| 2008 | 826,523 | -3.78% |
| 2009 | 841,425 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 810,727 | -3.65% |
| 2011 | 844,972 | 4.22% |
| 2012 | 873,053 | 3.32% |
| 2013 | 905,024 | 3.66% |
| 2014 | 907,877 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 946,919 | 4.30% |
| 2016 | 1,003,386 | 5.96% |
| 2017 | 994,468 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 987,456 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 994,018 | 0.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Thailand & United Kingdom comparison
Thailand's area is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 2.11 times smaller than Thailand.
As of April 2024, Thailand's population is ~70.5 million people - 1,172,783 more people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted Thailand & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Thailand | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 70,497,977 | 69,325,194 | 1.2 million more people live in Thailand than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 98 | 222 | Thailand has 124 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 35 | 139 | Thailand passport holders visit 104 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 144 | 348 | Thai hosts 204 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to Thailand in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting Thailand in 2019 was approximately 994,018.
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- Bangkok to London: 11165.21 km (6937.74 mi)
- Travel time: 23 hours 15 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024