- Passport, expiring at least 6 months after entry into the country.
- Travel insurance, in case of repatriation or medical expenses.
- Copy of airline ticket
- International driving licence is mandatory in Thailand and Laos :
Riders from UK can obtain the permit from any post office. Riders from the US can obtain the permit from any AAA office. Other riders, please check with your government to determine the procedure in your country.
The international license must be presented with your license from your home country, so remember to bring both.
We will need the copy of the first page in order to check the validity, but also of the inner page where the stamps are.
- Visa:
- In Thailand: From 1ᵉʳ May 2025, all non-Thai travellers must complete a Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering Thailand, within 3 days prior to arrival, via tdac.immigration.go.th.
Information required includes passport, flight number, length of stay and address of first accommodation.
A PDF with QR code is sent by email once the form has been completed. It must be presented on arrival, either printed out or by telephone.
Entry to Thailand and Lao is subject to the issue of a visa depending of your nationality. Please check with your government to determine the procedure in your country.
Visa Requirements
Good news for travel in Thailand: No visa is required for UK visitors staying less than 30 days. Visitors from the US can stay up to 90 days, no visa required.
For riders from other countries, consult with your goverment's Embassy website to determine your visa requirements..
In Laos, a tourist visa is required. Visitors can apply for an eVisa online using the Laos government website. The eVisa option is only valid for 60 days from the date of approval so be sure that your entire tour falls within 60 days of your date of application.
Please note: The Laos eVisa is now valid at the border post where we are going. Friendship Bridge number 4 (IV) has recently been added to the list of border crossings which accept the e-VISA.