Thailand Visa & Entry Requirements: Every Country Listed

Thailand's visa-exemption framework was rewritten in the Royal Gazette on 31 August 2026 and the new rules took effect on 15 September 2026. The 60-day exemption granted to 93 countries in July 2024 is cancelled. In its place, 60 countries and territories get a 30-day visa exemption, Seychelles and Mauritius get 15 days, and three countries have moved to visa on arrival. Every nationality dropped from the list falls back to whatever bilateral agreement it already holds with Thailand, or needs a visa. Below is every category in the new framework, plus tourist visas, the DTV digital nomad visa, Thailand Privilege and the rest. We check this page against the Royal Gazette and date every change.

VISA RULES AT A GLANCE

Since 15 September 2026 citizens of the following 60 countries and territories can enter Thailand without a visa and stay up to 30 days. One extension of up to 30 more days is available at any Immigration office for 1,900 THB. Until 14 September 2026 these same nationalities received the old 60-day stamp.

A small number of countries hold a standing bilateral agreement with Thailand granting 90 visa-free days. Under the one country, one privilege principle the more generous of the two rules applies, so these agreements are not affected by the 31 August 2026 gazette.

These nationalities were on the 93-country list but are not on the new 60-country list. From 15 September 2026 they fall back to the bilateral agreement their country already holds with Thailand — the one country, one privilege principle — and where no agreement exists, a visa or e-Visa is required. Check the row for your passport before you book.

From 15 September 2026 the Visa on Arrival scheme is cut from 31 countries to three: Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. The fee is 2,000 THB in cash, the maximum stay is 15 days and it cannot be extended. India leaves the VOA list and moves up to the 30-day visa exemption. Every other nationality that used visa on arrival must now rely on a bilateral agreement where one exists, or apply for a visa through the Thai e-Visa system before travelling.

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.

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.

Employer requirements: minimum 2 million THB registered capital per foreign employee (1 million if married to a Thai national). Processing: 5–10 business days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thailand has approved a 300-baht entry fee for foreign tourists, but it is not being collected yet. Originally slated for February 2026, the launch has slipped repeatedly — officials have pointed to the second half of 2026 — and the collection mechanism has still not been announced. You do not pay anything today, and no traveller should be asked for it at the border.

As approved, the fee applies to arrivals by air only. An earlier proposal to charge 150 baht at land and sea crossings was shelved. Of the 300 baht, 70 baht funds medical and accident insurance that covers you from the moment you enter Thailand, with the balance going to tourism infrastructure and visitor safety. It is expected to be bundled into airfare rather than collected at the airport.