Updated rules for "visa runs" in Thailand: restriction on land entries and
Starting September 15, 2026, new rules for "visa runs" are in effect in Thailand: visa-free entry through land border checkpoints is limited to twice per calendar year for most nationalities (citizens of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore are exempt from this restriction).
Information verified against official sources on 1 November 2026.
Starting September 15, 2026, new rules for "visa runs" are in effect in Thailand: visa-free entry through land border checkpoints is limited to twice per calendar year for most nationalities (citizens of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore are exempt from this restriction). Entries by air are also subject to checks for frequent "visa runs." Extending the stay for 30 days costs 1,900 baht. Land borders with Cambodia remain closed. A new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is required for each re-entry. 2026-10-31
Source: Vertexaisearch
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Last verified: 01.11.2026
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