Thailand has revised its visa-free policy and visa on arrival, reducing the number
The Thai Cabinet has approved changes to the visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies, which came into effect on September 15, 2026.
Information verified against official sources on 28 October 2026.
The Thai Cabinet has approved changes to the visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies, which came into effect on September 15, 2026. The 60-day visa-free program for 93 countries has been canceled, the number of countries eligible for 30-day visa-free entry has been reduced from 57 to 54, and for visa on arrival from 31 to 4. A new 15-day visa-free program has been introduced for three countries. These changes aim to enhance national security and optimize tourism policy, but have already led to delays in visa processing and a decline in arrivals from certain countries. 2026-10-27
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Last verified: 28.10.2026
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