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Thai visas & work permits for Canadian citizens
Canadians can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Retirees use the retirement visa, remote workers the DTV, and employees the Non-B with a work permit. Canada joined the Apostille Convention in 2024, so Canadian documents move to apostille once Thailand's accession takes effect on 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Canadian citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Canadian citizens?
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
CPP/OAS pension evidence is common for Canadian retirees.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For Canadian remote workers.
- Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
For spouses of Thai nationals.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
Required for teaching and other employment.
Work permits for Canadian nationals
Canadian teachers should have degree certificates and RCMP checks authenticated before travelling; this step takes weeks.
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Do documents from Canada need an apostille or legalisation?
Canada is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Canada still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- RCMP certificate older than accepted.
- Pension documents not matching the Thai bank deposits.
- Teaching without a permit during probation.
Counsel's note
We line up Canadian pension statements and Thai bank deposits so the income story is easy to verify.
Service languages: English, French documents with translation.
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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