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Krabi Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
Krabi's international gateway is KrABI Airport (KBV), 15 km east of Krabi Town. Immigration queues are normally short. But peak November, March flights can add 30 minutes. All passengers receive a stamped entry card. Keep the tear-off stub for departure. Thai immigration officers rarely ask for onward tickets from passengers holding US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, Japanese or Korean passports. Yet having a printed flight, bus or boat reservation out of Thailand can speed things up if asked. Entry rules are the same whether you arrive by air, overland from Surat Thani or Phuket, or by ferry into Ao Nang, Railay or Koh Lanta piers.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

Visa-Free Entry
30 days if arriving by air; 30 days by land (only twice per calendar year)

Passport holders from 64 countries may enter Krabi without prior visa.

Includes
United States United Kingdom Germany France Italy Spain Australia Canada Japan South Korea Singapore Malaysia South Africa New Zealand Russia

Entry stamp is free. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond entry date and have one blank visa page.

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA/eVisa)
15 days

e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival) for citizens who normally queue for visa-on-arrival at the airport.

Includes
China India Mexico Saudi Arabia Taiwan Uzbekistan Bulgaria Cyprus Romania Sri Lanka
How to Apply: Apply at thaievisa.go.th at least 24 hours before arrival. Upload passport bio page, departure ticket and paid hotel in Krabi or elsewhere in Thailand. Receive QR code to scan at e-VOA counters.
Cost: Mid-range government fee plus small processing charge

e-VOA is faster than the old on-arrival counters. You still receive a full-page sticker.

Visa Required
Single-entry tourist visa 60 days, extendable 30 days inside Krabi Immigration Office

Citens not on visa-exempt or e-VOA lists must secure a tourist visa in advance.

How to Apply: Apply at Royal Thai embassy/consulate in your country. Need passport, photo, bank statement, itinerary, fee. Some embassies offer mail-in service.

Multiple-entry tourist visa valid 6 months allows stays up to 60 days per entry.

Arrival Process

Krabi Airport has one arrivals hall with six immigration booths. Peak incoming times are 10:00, 14:00 when flights from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore land within 90 minutes.

1
Health & Customs Declaration
Complete the digital Thailand Travel Declaration (T.8) form on your phone before landing; QR code is scanned just before immigration.
2
Immigration Control
Present passport, boarding pass stub and completed arrival card (issued on plane or at desk). Officer keeps arrival portion. Staple the departure portion into your passport, do not lose it.
3
Baggage & Bag Scan
Collect checked bags, then place all hand luggage on X-ray belt. Random searches for narcotics and drones are common.
4
Exit to Transport
Official taxi coupon desk is on the left. Minivans to Ao Nang or Krabi Town on the right. SIM-card booths require passport for registration.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport
Must be valid 6 months and have at least one blank page for stamp/sticker.
Arrival/Departure Card (TM.6)
Distributed on inbound flight. Complete both sections before landing.
Proof of Departure
Air, bus or ferry ticket out of Thailand within visa-exempt period, printed or phone PDF accepted.
Hotel Confirmation
First night in Krabi or elsewhere in Thailand. Printed name must match passenger.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Photocopy passport data page and keep separate. Speeds replacement if lost on Krabi beaches.
Have hotel address in Thai script ready on phone. Many immigration officers speak limited English.
Queue on the far right booth is typically shortest for families with children.

Customs & Duty-Free

Thai customs uses green (nothing to declare) and red channels at Krabi Airport. Officers can X-ray bags in either line.

Alcohol
1 litre of wine or spirits
Must be 20 years or older. Larger bottles bought airside count toward the limit.
Tobacco
200 cigarettes or 250 g cigars/tobacco
More than the allowance triggers full duty plus fine.
Currency
Declaration required if carrying USD 20,000 or equivalent
Form is available at red channel. Undeclared excess can be seized.
Gifts/Goods
Total value up to THB 20,000 per person
New electronics, cameras or jewellery above limit liable for 20-30% duty.

Prohibited Items

  • Vaping devices and e-cigarettes, seized on the spot
  • Narcotics including medical marijuana without permit
  • Pornography and counterfeit goods

Restricted Items

  • Drone over 2 kg, register with NBTC before arrival
  • Medication containing codeine or tramadol, carry doctor letter and original packaging

Health Requirements

No vaccinations are compulsory for entry to Krabi from most countries. But several are recommended.

Required Vaccinations

  • Yellow-fever certificate only if arriving from or transiting infected zones in Africa/Latin America within 12 days

Recommended Vaccinations

  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid for rural/long-stay travellers
  • Tetanus-diphtheria booster
  • Japanese encephalitis for extended rural stays

Health Insurance

Not mandatory for visa-exempt or visa-on-arrival tourists. But hospitals in Krabi request payment guarantees; mid-range travel insurance with USD 50, cover is advised.

Current Health Requirements: Thailand lifted COVID-19 entry rules. Requirements can change, check Krabi hospitals or Ministry of Public Health site before departure.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate
Bangkok hosts almost every embassy. Honorary consulates in Phuket cover Krabi emergencies.
Check your government's travel advisory website for address and after-hours phone.
Immigration Authority
Krabi Immigration Office: 1 Khongkha Rd, Krabi Town. Handles 30-day extensions and re-entry permits.
For visa applications and official information see immigration.go.th
Emergency
Police 191, Tourist Police 1155, Ambulance 1669
English spoken on Tourist Police and 1669 lines.

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Bring birth certificate if surnames differ. Single parent or guardian needs notarised consent letter from non-travelling parent. No visa fee for under-14 at Krabi counters.

Traveling with Pets

Dogs/cats need import permit applied 15 days ahead, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before arrival, microchip, health certificate; 7-day home quarantine in Krabi. No direct quarantine facility at Krabi Airport.

Extended Stays

30-day extension available at Krabi Immigration for THB 1,900; ED (education) or volunteer visas require prior approval and cannot be changed from tourist status inside country.

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