Thailand Visa Rules Update 2026
(for ordinary passport) Effective from 15 September 2026
On 31 August 2026, the Royal Gazette published an announcement regarding the cancellation of the 60-day visa exemption scheme for 93 countries.
The revised policy introduces the following regulations:
● 30-day visa exemption: 60 countries
● 15-day visa exemption: 2 countries
● Visa on Arrival (VoA): Reduced to 3 countries
● Bilateral Agreements: Remain unchanged
This announcement will take effect from 15 September 2026 onwards.
Foreigners who have already entered Thailand under current visa exemption schemes, or who plan to travel to Thailand prior to the effective date of this revision may stay until their permitted period of stay expires.
Once the new visa exemption schemes take effect, visitors may enter Thailand via:
● The new visa exemption schemes
● Bilateral visa exemption agreements
● An appropriate visa applied for through the Thailand e-Visa system
Do you know the difference between Visa Free and Free Visa?
| Visa Free | Free Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| No Visa required | Visa required No visa fee | |
| Immigration forms or arrival information may be required, depending on each country's requirements | Visa Required | |
Bilateral Agreement on Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders
| 14 Days (2 Countries) | 30 Days (9 Countries/Territories) | 90 Days (5 Countries) |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | China | Argentina |
| Myanmar (International Airports only) | Kazakhstan | Brazil |
| Macao | Chile | |
| Russia | Peru | |
| Vietnam | Korea (ROK) | |
| Hong Kong | ||
| Laos | ||
| Mongolia | ||
| Timor-Leste |
30-day visa exemption (60 Countries/Territories)
| Australia | Japan | Austria | Poland |
| Bahrain | Jordan | Belgium | Portugal |
| Bhutan | Kuwait | Bulgaria | France |
| Brunei | Kyrgyzstan | Croatia | Germany |
| Canada | Liechtenstein | Cyprus | Greece |
| Ukraine | Malaysia | Czechia | Hungary |
| Georgia | New Zealand | Denmark | Ireland |
| Iceland | Norway | Estonia | Italy |
| Indonesia | Oman | Finland | Romania |
| Israel | Philippines | Latvia | Slovakia |
| Qatar | UAE | Lithuania | Slovenia |
| Singapore | Taiwan | Luxembourg | Spain |
| Saudi Arabia | Türkiye | Malta | Sweden |
| South Africa | Fiji | Netherlands | |
| USA | Maldives | ||
| Switzerland | India |
Visa on Arrival (3 Countries)
| Azerbijan | Belarus | Serbia |
– Countries eligible to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at designatted immigration checkpoints
– Fee 2,000 THB
– The criteria are as prrescribed by the Immigration Bureau
15-day visa exemption (2 Countries)
| Seychelles | Mauritius |
Source: Departmment of Consular Affairs