Thailand's 60-day visa-free stay has ended. From 15 September 2026 the visa-free tourist stay is up to 30 days.
What changed?
What does this mean for you?
If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you can either:
Remember to complete the TDAC arrival card before arrival: tdac.immigration.go.th.
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What changed?
- Visa exemption now covers 60 countries and territories (previously 93).
- The permitted stay was cut from 60 to 30 days.
- Visa-free entries over land borders are generally limited to twice per calendar year.
- Nationals of Mauritius and the Seychelles get 15 days, and Visa on Arrival now applies to only three countries.
- According to news reports, travellers who entered before 15 September 2026 keep the 60-day stay they were granted.
What does this mean for you?
If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you can either:
- Enter visa-free and extend your stay at a local immigration office (confirm the current practice with the office), or
- Apply for a tourist visa or a longer-stay visa such as the DTV before you travel – see Thai visas – read this first.
Remember to complete the TDAC arrival card before arrival: tdac.immigration.go.th.
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