Know before you go
Phuket practical guide
The essentials for a trip or a long stay: how long you can stay and the DTV visa, getting around the island, SIM cards and working internet, and how to pay for things.
Visas & long stays
Most nationalities get a stamp on arrival; staying longer means choosing between the DTV, an education visa or the LTR. Here's what fits whom.
30–60 days · typical visa-exemption stamp
Getting around
Phuket's taxis are Thailand's priciest; apps and scooters are how you actually get around. Here's the honest rundown.
800–1,000 THB · airport taxi to Patong
SIM & internet
Thai internet is fast and cheap: an unlimited tourist SIM is 300–450 THB, and eSIM can be set up before you land.
300–450 THB · unlimited tourist plan, 15–30 days
Money & payments
Thailand runs on cash and QR payments. Cards work in bigger places; markets and street food are cash only.
220 THB · ATM fee per foreign-card withdrawal