Thailand has changed the requirements for visa-free stay: what visitors need to know
Thailand has changed its visa-free entry rules, abolishing the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries and territories.
Information verified against official sources on 1 November 2026.
Thailand has changed its visa-exempt entry rules by abolishing the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries and territories. A 30-day visa exemption now applies to eligible nationalities, while a separate 15-day exemption is provided for three countries or territories. The list of countries eligible for a visa on arrival has also been reduced. The new rules, which entered into force on September 15, 2026, limit visa-free land entries to twice per calendar year. 2026-10-31
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Last verified: 01.11.2026
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