Hong Kong to Thailand: what you need before you fly

What to do, in order

1. 1
   No visa to apply for
2. 2
   Fill in Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Free · Fill it in within the 3 days before you arrive. Use only the official site: look-alike sites charge extra fees. Official site · Details below
3. 3
   Be at the airport in good time How early should you be at the airport?

Forms to fill in

• Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) All non-Thai nationals, including infants and children, within the 3 days before arrival (the arrival day counts). Not needed in transit if you don't pass immigration. Free · Fill it in within the 3 days before you arrive. Use only the official site: look-alike sites charge extra fees. Official site

  Checked on 13 Nov 2026 · source

Customs and what to pack

• Declare to Customs if you bring in more than 450,000 THB in Thai banknotes, or foreign banknotes worth more than USD 15,000. There is no limit on the amount you bring in. source
• Duty-free: up to 200 cigarettes or 250 g of tobacco (250 g of all kinds together), 1 litre of alcohol, and personal belongings worth up to 20,000 THB. Drop any tobacco or alcohol over the limit in the Customs box, or you can be prosecuted. source
• E-cigarettes and their refill liquids may not be brought into Thailand. Importing them can mean up to 10 years in prison, and having smuggled ones is an offence too. source
• On the 30-day visa exemption, show proof of accommodation and of onward travel within 30 days of arrival. Officers may also ask for proof of funds (20,000 THB per person) or interview you. source
• Coming from or through a country Thailand lists as a yellow fever infected area? Carry an International Health Certificate showing yellow fever vaccination, and show it on arrival. source