Entry Requirements
If you hold a passport from Mexico, you must submit a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering the Kingdom of Thailand. The TDAC replaced the paper-based TM6 form and is now required for all international arrivals — regardless of your visa status or purpose of travel.
As a Mexican citizen, you need a Thai visa before travel (apply through the Thai e-Visa system). The TDAC is filed separately and does not replace the visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry. The TDAC collects your personal details, travel information, and accommodation address in Thailand.
⚠️ Common Issue for Mexican Passport Holders
Two surnames in passport MRZ — this is the most common reason for TDAC rejections from Mexican travelers. Our system automatically detects and corrects these issues before submission, ensuring your arrival card is accepted without delays at immigration.
How to Apply
- 1Have your Mexico passport ready with at least 6 months validity from your planned entry date.
- 2Complete the online form on TDAC.info with your personal details, travel itinerary, and accommodation address in Thailand.
- 3Our team reviews your submission for errors and you receive your approved QR code via email before your departure.
- 4Present your QR code at Thai immigration upon arrival — no paper forms needed, skip the queues.
Visa Status
Mexican citizens: Visa Required (e-Visa). Apply for the visa on the Thai e-Visa portal before you book non-refundable travel; the TDAC is filed separately.
Visa Duration for Mexican Citizens
Mexican passport holders are not visa-exempt in Thailand. Visa required from 15 Sep 2026 — apply via the Thai e-Visa system before travel. A Tourist Visa can be extended at local Immigration offices.
Flights to Thailand from Mexico
- Mexico City (MEX) → Bangkok (via connection)
Common TDAC Mistakes by Mexican Travelers
- Two surnames in MRZ: both must appear on TDAC
- Mexican passport numbers: 9 digits
- CURP number is NOT needed on TDAC
Auto Gates at Suvarnabhumi: Mexico Is Not on the Arrival List
The arrival auto gates at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport now serve 33 countries and territories, as the Ministry of Tourism and Sports confirmed on 30 October 2026. Mexico is not one of them, so on arrival you clear immigration at a staffed counter. Leaving is different: the departure Auto Channel at Suvarnabhumi is open to e-passport holders of all nationalities, so with an e-passport you can use it on your way out. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is mandatory either way and must be filed before you travel.
Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City
For visa enquiries beyond the visa exemption period, contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Mexico City.
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What Immigration Checks on Mexican Passports
- Onward ticket. Checked by the airline at departure on one-way tickets; a flight out within your permitted stay satisfies both airline and Thai immigration.
- Passport validity. Six months from entry; Mexican passports are issued for three, six or ten years — short-validity holders are the ones caught out.
- First-night address. Required on the TDAC; write the hotel name and street.
Your Name on the TDAC
Practical Notes for Mexican Travellers
- Money. Mexican Visa/Mastercard cards work in Thai ATMs; each withdrawal carries a flat 220 THB machine fee plus your bank's foreign charge. Pesos are not exchangeable in Thailand — bring US dollars if you want cash to change.
- Arrival day. With a 12–13-hour time difference you land two calendar days after a morning departure on some routings; use the local Thai date on your ticket for the TDAC.
- Help in Thailand. The Mexican Embassy is in Bangkok's Sathorn district.
Sources
The facts on this page were checked against these primary sources. Each link opens the publisher's own website.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) portal, Immigration Bureau — tdac.immigration.go.th
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand — mfa.go.th
- Royal Thai Government Gazette (Ratchakitcha) — ratchakitcha.soc.go.th
- Thai Customs Department — customs.go.th
- World Health Organization (WHO): international travel advice — who.int
Links checked on 8 October 2026.
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