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Free Tool — Updated September 2026

Do I Need a Visa for Thailand? Free 2026 Checker

From 15 September 2026, 60 countries and territories enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days. Answer 3 quick questions to check your visa status, entry rules and TDAC requirement.

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Thailand visa rules 2026 — every nationality, every visa type

WHICH VISA PATH?

Decision flow for Thailand visa requirements in three questions. Purpose of travel: tourism or business follows short-stay rules, remote workers and digital nomads consider the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) with 5 years, 180-day stays and a 10,000 THB fee, and retirement, study or work needs a long-stay visa such as O-A, Non-Immigrant ED or B. Nationality group: citizens of 93 visa-exempt countries get 60 days visa-free with passport and TDAC QR code, some 90 days; 19 Visa on Arrival countries get 15 days for 2,000 THB cash, not extendable; everyone else applies for an eVisa before travel such as the Tourist Visa (TR) for 60 days, about 1,000 THB, 3 to 10 business days. Length of stay: under 60 days enter as above; 60 to 90 days extend once for 30 days for 1,900 THB while VOA holders need a TR visa; over 90 days needs a long-stay visa such as DTV, Thailand Privilege, Non-Immigrant B/ED or O-A. Every traveller must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before arrival, free on the government website, and show the QR code at immigration.
The three questions the visa checker asks and where each answer leads — use the tool below for your exact nationality.

Thailand Visa Requirements Explained

Thailand has three main entry categories for foreign visitors. Your nationality determines which one applies to you.

Visa Exemption (30 Days)

From 15 September 2026, citizens of 60 countries and territories — including the USA, UK, the EU, Australia, Canada, Japan and India — can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. This replaces the 60-day exemption that ran from July 2024 to 14 September 2026. You can extend once at any Thai Immigration office for 1,900 THB, giving 60 days in total.

Visa on Arrival (15 Days)

From 15 September 2026 only three nationalities use Visa on Arrival: Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. It costs 2,000 THB in cash at Thai airports and land borders, and you need a return ticket within 15 days, a passport photo and proof of accommodation. The 15-day stay cannot be extended. Countries that left the exemption list on 15 September — China, Russia, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Laos, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Timor-Leste — enter under their bilateral agreements for 30 days; South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru keep 90 days; Cambodia and Myanmar have 14 days.

Visa Required (Apply Before Travel)

Citizens of countries not on the visa-exempt or VOA lists must apply for a Thai visa at an embassy or consulate before traveling. The most common option is the Tourist Visa (TR), which costs approximately 1,000 THB and allows 60 days, extendable by 30 days in Thailand.

Common Visa Questions

Do I need a visa for Thailand if I'm from the USA?
No. US citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days. You need a passport with 6+ months validity and a completed TDAC. One 30-day extension is available at any immigration office for 1,900 THB.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Thailand?
Indian passport holders are visa-exempt. India was on visa on arrival for years, gained the 60-day exemption in July 2024, and is on the new 60-country list published on 31 August 2026 — so 30 days visa-free from 15 September 2026, extendable once by 30 days. India leaves the visa-on-arrival list on the same date.
Is the TDAC the same as a visa?
No. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a mandatory digital entry form — separate from a visa. All foreign travelers must complete the TDAC before arrival, regardless of their visa status. The TDAC is free on the official government website.
How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa in 2026?
It depends on your nationality. Since 15 September 2026 most exempt nationalities get 30 days, extendable once by 30 more. Seychelles and Mauritius get 15 days. A few countries keep longer bilateral agreements — South Korea 90 days. Check the tool above for your passport.
Can I extend my visa-free stay in Thailand?
Yes. Visa-exempt travellers can extend once for up to 30 days at a Thai Immigration office for 1,900 THB. From 15 September 2026 that means a maximum of 60 days without a visa, down from 90. Visa on arrival (15 days) cannot be extended.
What is the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
The DTV is a 5-year multiple-entry visa for remote workers, digital nomads, and 'soft power' participants (Muay Thai, cooking courses, etc.). Each entry allows 180 days, extendable by 180 days. Cost: 10,000 THB.

Don't Forget Your TDAC

Whatever your visa status and whichever side of 15 September 2026 you land on, every foreign traveller must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card before arrival. You receive a QR code to show at immigration.

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Thailand Visa-Free 2026: 30 Days for 60 Countries

Who enters Thailand visa-free in 2026: 60 countries get 30 days since 15 September, plus the 15-day tier, Visa on Arrival, DTV and Elite.

Guide

Free field-by-field guide to the Thailand Digital Arrival Card: passport name, address in Thailand, occupation for children, dates and QR timing.

TDAC Form

Submit your Thailand Digital Arrival Card in 5 minutes. Human-reviewed before filing, family groups up to 6, QR code emailed before takeoff.