Thailand welcomes millions of visitors each year under one of the most generous visa policies in Southeast Asia. As of 2026, 93 countries enjoy visa-free entry, most for 60 days. Below you’ll find every country categorized by visa status, plus detailed information on tourist visas, the DTV digital nomad visa, Thailand Elite (Privilege) visa, and more.
Quick Summary
- 93 countries are visa-exempt (most get 60 days, some 30 days)
- 31 countries qualify for Visa on Arrival (15 days, 2,000 THB)
- 5 countries have bilateral 90-day agreements
- All other nationalities must apply for a visa before travel
- Everyone must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
- Extensions up to 2 times per calendar year (first +30 days, second +7 days)
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Visa-Exempt Countries — 60 Days
Citizens of the following countries can enter Thailand without a visa and stay up to 60 days. Since November 2025, you can extend your visa exemption up to 2 times per calendar year: the first extension adds 30 days (1,900 THB) and the second adds 7 days.
| Country | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇹 Andorra | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 60 days | Also 90-day bilateral |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 60 days | Also 90-day bilateral |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 60 days | Also 90-day bilateral |
| 🇨🇳 China | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇫🇷 France | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇮🇳 India | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇲🇨 Monaco | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 60 days | Also 90-day bilateral |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 60 days | Also 90-day bilateral |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 60 days | Extendable +30 days |
Visa-Exempt Countries — 90 Days (Bilateral Agreements)
A small number of countries have bilateral agreements granting 90-day visa-free stays. These countries also appear in the 60-day list but their bilateral agreement provides an extended stay.
| Country | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 90 days | Bilateral agreement |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days | Bilateral agreement |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 90 days | Bilateral agreement |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | 90 days | Bilateral agreement |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days | Bilateral agreement |
Visa-Exempt Countries — 30 Days
Some countries receive a shorter 30-day visa exemption, extendable by 30 days at immigration (1,900 THB).
| Country | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | 30 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 30 days | SAR passport |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | 30 days | SAR passport |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 30 days | ASEAN |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 30 days | Extendable +30 days |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 30 days | ASEAN |
Visa on Arrival (VOA) — 15 Days
Citizens of the following countries can obtain a Visa on Arrival at major Thai airports and land borders. The fee is 2,000 THB, payable in cash. Maximum stay is 15 days and cannot be extended.
VOA Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 30 days
- One recent passport photo (4×6 cm)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking)
- Confirmed return ticket within 15 days
- Proof of funds: 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family
- Completed TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)
| Country | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇹🇴 Tonga | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 15 days | 2,000 THB |
Tourist Visa (TR) — For Longer Stays
If you’re not from a visa-exempt country, or you want a longer stay, the Tourist Visa (TR) is the standard option. Apply via the Thai e-Visa portal (thaievisa.go.th) before travel.
| Type | Duration | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry TR | 60 days | 1,000 THB | Valid 3 months from issue, extendable +30 days |
| Multiple-Entry TR (METV) | 60 days/entry | 5,000 THB | Valid 6 months, max 180 days total |
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Completed e-Visa application on thaievisa.go.th
- Recent passport photo
- Proof of accommodation for entire stay
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of funds (20,000 THB per person)
- Processing time: 3–10 business days
Non-Immigrant Visa B — Business & Work
The Non-Immigrant B visa is required for anyone working legally in Thailand or conducting active business. It does not authorize work on its own — you also need a work permit from the Ministry of Labour.
| Type | Duration | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Entry Non-B | 90 days | 2,000 THB | Must apply for work permit within 15 days of arrival |
| Multiple-Entry Non-B | 1 year | 5,000 THB | 90 days per entry, renewable annually with work permit |
Employer requirements: minimum 2 million THB registered capital per foreign employee (1 million if married to a Thai national). Processing: 5–10 business days.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — Digital Nomads
Launched July 2024, the DTV is Thailand’s answer to the digital nomad movement. It’s a 5-year multiple-entry visa that allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable by another 180 days.
Visa Details
DTV Overview
Fee: 10,000 THB. Valid for 5 years with multiple entries. Each entry allows 180 days, extendable once for another 180 days. Must apply from outside Thailand via thaievisa.go.th.
Who Qualifies
Eligibility
Remote workers employed by non-Thai companies, freelancers, and their legal dependents (spouse and children under 20). Also covers 'Thai Soft Power' participants: Muay Thai, Thai cooking, medical treatment.
Financial Requirements
Proof of Funds
500,000 THB in a bank account, held for at least 90 consecutive days before application. Embassies now strictly enforce this requirement.
Key Restrictions
What to Know
No work permit included — you may only work remotely for overseas employers. Max 2 visa runs per calendar year (since Nov 2025). Language schools no longer qualify as 'Soft Power' activities.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) Visa
Formerly known as the Thailand Elite Visa, the Thailand Privilege Visa is a premium membership program offering guaranteed long-term residency from 5 to 20 years. All tiers include multiple-entry visas, fast-track immigration, and personal liaison services.
| Tier | Price (THB) | Duration | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 650,000 | 5 years | Basic long-term stay, fast-track immigration |
| Gold | 900,000 | 5 years | 20 privilege points/year for lifestyle perks |
| Platinum | 1,500,000 | 10 years | 35 points/year, family additions at 500,000 THB each |
| Diamond | 2,500,000 | 15 years | 55 points/year, family additions at 500,000 THB each |
| Reserve | 5,000,000 | 20 years | 120 points/year, maximum exclusivity (invitation only) |
Privilege points can be redeemed for airport transfers, health checkups, golf, spa treatments, and lounge access through a dedicated mobile app. All tiers include Thai bank account opening support and 90-day reporting assistance.
Retirement Visa (Non-O-A) — Age 50+
The Non-Immigrant O-A visa is Thailand’s long-stay option for retirees aged 50 and older. It’s a 1-year multiple-entry visa, renewable annually from within Thailand.
50 years or older
65,000 THB/month or 800,000 THB in Thai bank
Health insurance with min. 40,000 THB inpatient + 400,000 THB outpatient
1 year, renewable annually
Required every 90 days at immigration
Education Visa (Non-ED)
The Education Visa is for students enrolled in Thai language schools, universities, or accredited training programs. Valid for the duration of your course, with 90-day reporting required.
ED Visa Requirements
- Acceptance letter from an accredited Thai institution
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Proof of funds (sufficient for duration of study)
- Course must be at least 6 months for DTV soft-power consideration
- Note: Language schools no longer qualify for DTV — use ED visa instead
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