Fees · Destination Guide
A calm beach base for Similan boulders, Surin reefs, and Richelieu Rock
Key fee: Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Free (required submission)
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 12 sources
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Expect marine park entry fees for Similan and Surin, plus possible additional fees tied to scuba activity. Government communications around the 2025 to 2026 season highlight increased use of the Department of National Parks e-ticket system for marine parks. Many operators bundle fees into the trip price, but some collect them separately and may require passport details for e-ticketing. Fees and rules can change season to season, so treat operator pre-trip emails as the final checklist.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | Free (required submission) |
per entry (submit within 3 days before arrival)
| All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea |
| Where to pay |
Tourism Authority of Thailand guidance states TDAC is mandatory from 1 May 2025. Complete it online before travel and keep a screenshot of your confirmation. |
| Mu Ko Similan National Park entry fee (typical foreign visitor rate) | THB 500 per adult (typical); child rates may differ per park entry day | Visitors entering Mu Ko Similan National Park | Where to pay | The park is open seasonally (typically October 15 to May 15) and closed in the monsoon. Keep your receipt or e-ticket confirmation available for inspection. |
| Mu Ko Surin National Park entry fee (typical foreign visitor rate) | THB 500 per adult (typical); child rates may differ per park entry day | Visitors entering Mu Ko Surin National Park (including Surin Islands and Richelieu area) | Where to pay | Surin park access is seasonal and weather-dependent. Bring accurate passport details if your operator is issuing e-tickets. |
| Scuba activity fee inside marine parks (often charged separately) | THB 200 per diver per day (typical) per diving day in-park | Scuba divers inside Similan and Surin marine park areas | Collected by operator or at the park depending on trip format | Not all trips itemize this the same way. Ask your operator whether it is included in the package price. |
| Island accommodation or camping (if staying in-park) | Varies by park and accommodation type per night | Overnight stays on islands where accommodation is permitted | National park booking channels or via operator | Inventory is limited and seasonal. Many travelers choose liveaboards instead of shore-based park lodging. |
Fee
per entry (submit within 3 days before arrival)
Tourism Authority of Thailand guidance states TDAC is mandatory from 1 May 2025. Complete it online before travel and keep a screenshot of your confirmation.
per park entry day
The park is open seasonally (typically October 15 to May 15) and closed in the monsoon. Keep your receipt or e-ticket confirmation available for inspection.
per park entry day
Surin park access is seasonal and weather-dependent. Bring accurate passport details if your operator is issuing e-tickets.
per diving day in-park
Not all trips itemize this the same way. Ask your operator whether it is included in the package price.
per night
Inventory is limited and seasonal. Many travelers choose liveaboards instead of shore-based park lodging.