IMPORTANT :
Please be informed that the entry system for foreigners into Thailand has changed since May 1st last year. 

All non-Thai nationals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online at 

tdac.immigration.go.th replacing the paper form.

Key Rules

• Submit within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival—even same day might work at major airports, but do it early to avoid the risk of entry delays or refusal.

• What you need: passport details, flight info, Thailand address, travel purpose, health declaration.

• Address tip: Use your hotel/hostel booking in Chiang Mai (if you have one). If heading straight to Shambhala with no other stay, use Chiang Dao Farm Stay, 297 M12 Ban Rong Wua, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai 50170, Thailand.

Don't skip it—you risk entry refusal or delays.

Funds Check

Officers may ask for proof of funds (~20,000 THB/person (~650USD/person)). Have a recent bank statement (within last 30 days), cash, or card screenshot ready.

Watch the video below (2:44) for details.

The video is available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Russian, too. Check Thai Immigration's FB Page. 

For you and everyone else to enjoy the Shambhala Festival safely, harmoniously and responsively, please stick to the following general rules. 

1. ID and ticket:

Whenever festival staff ask you to show your ID, passport or purchased admission ticket, please show it immediately.

2. Stay away from these items: 

Possessing, acquiring, purchasing, or trading explosives, weapons, drugs (including now illegal marijuana), illegal goods or any other potentially harmful items is strictly forbidden. Fireworks and Khom Loy (candle-lit paper lanterns) are also not allowed. Please do not bring or use glass bottles. Please properly dispose of bonfires and charcoal to avoid any fire hazards.

3. Keep clean: 

"Leave the place cleaner than when you arrived" is a Japanese culture we are proud of. (Did you know a group of Japanese hippies started the Shambhala festival? 😉) 

Try your best to reduce the amount of garbage produced throughout the festival, such as by bringing your own tableware even when you buy food at stools. 

Please separate and dispose of your trash at the "Garbage Station" near the "Kitchen". We will take the plastic and paper to Chiang Mai University's biomass management centre.

All waste water goes directly into the river. Please be aware of this and use natural soaps, shampoos, and laundry detergents to avoid polluting the river. 

Please refrain from any actions that may damage any property or equipment or cause destruction of nature. 

Fire performers! Please be responsible for used fuel containers and take them with you after your performance or practice. 

4. Keep calm and choose peace:

Please be mindful of others' inconvenience and the time of day. Do not create loud disturbances, especially during late night or early morning hours, as it can disturb others, including local residents. Avoid engaging in any behaviour that disrupts the peaceful atmosphere of the festival.

5. Safety

Be sure to locate the emergency exit signs within the venue and use them to evacuate in case of an emergency. Keeping the aisles clear of objects is crucial to prevent accidents and obstructions. Let's prioritize safety together and strive for a festival without any incidents.