before
- Check passport validity (6 months min)
- Complete TDAC online (72h before)
- Get travel insurance
- Buy Thailand eSIM
- Book first nights
during
- Download Grab (transport)
- Buy local SIM if needed
- Dress code at temples
- Drink bottled water only
after
- Check stay limit (60 days)
Canadians get 60 days visa-free. Budget, seasons and tips for 2026.
Thailand visa for Canadians
- Canadian passport 6 months
- Return ticket
- TDAC 72h before
Thailand visa for Canadians
Canadians enjoy a 60-day visa exemption. 30-day extension available. DTV visa for digital nomads. TDAC required 72h before arrival.
Practical tips for Canadians
Before departure
- Passport valid 6 months minimum
- Complete TDAC online (72h before)
- Get an eSIM or local SIM plan
- Travel insurance recommended
- Book first nights accommodation
On the ground
- Use Grab for transport
- Exchange GBP to THB (SuperRich)
- BTS/MRT in Bangkok
- Ferry to islands (12Go.asia)
- Dress respectfully at temples
Health and safety
- Vaccines: Hepatitis A/B recommended
- Bottled water only
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Avoid classic tuk-tuk scams
- Tourist police: 1155
Travel formalities for Thailand are straightforward for British citizens. The TDAC replaced the old TM6 form in 2024. No COVID tests required. For stays over 60 days, plan your extension or visa before departure.
Thailand travel budget
Travel budget
Street food: 40–80 THB (CAD 2–3). Restaurant: 150–300 THB. Flight Toronto–Bangkok: CAD 800–1,400. Very affordable compared to Canada.
Best time to visit Thailand
Tropical climate month by month
Best time to visit Thailand
The best time is November to February (dry season, pleasant 25–32°C). Monsoon season (June–October) brings heavy but short rains. March–May is the hot season (35–40°C).
Gulf islands (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan): best January–March. Andaman coast (Phuket): best November–April.
Internet & connectivity
Internet and eSIM
Great 4G/5G coverage. eSIM recommended — much cheaper than Canadian roaming. Local SIM: $10–20/month unlimited.
Average speed: 150 Mbps
No, 60 days free. Max 2 entries/year.