Thailand Visa 2026: Free Entry, Tourist & VOA Options

Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia, known for its beaches, temples, and vibrant culture. Thailand has relatively relaxed visa policies for many nationalities.

Key points about Thailand visas: - Since 15 September 2026, 60 nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 30 days (Royal Gazette, 31 August 2026); anyone admitted before that date keeps the 60-day stay granted on entry - One in-country extension of up to 30 days is possible at an immigration office (a fee applies; 1,900 THB is the reported amount) - 21 nationalities lost visa-free entry on 15 September 2026 and need an eVisa instead - Visa on Arrival (VOA) is limited to Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia since 15 September 2026 - Tourist Visa (TR) available for longer stays (60 days)

Visa-exempt (30 days since 15 September 2026): India, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, the EU and EEA states, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye and others — 60 nationalities in total. Mauritius and Seychelles get 15 days.

Losing exemption on 15 September 2026: Albania, Andorra, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Kosovo, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Panama, Papua New Guinea, San Marino, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Uzbekistan — apply for an eVisa at thaievisa.go.th.

Chinese citizens: 30 days per visit (up to 90 days per 180) under a separate bilateral mutual exemption in force since 1 March 2024 — unchanged by the reform. Brazil (90 days) and South Korea (90 days) also keep their bilateral arrangements.

Land borders: visa-exempt entries by land are capped at two per calendar year (Malaysian, Bruneian, Indonesian and Singaporean nationals are exempt from the cap).

E-Visa available: For most nationalities through the Thailand E-Visa portal.