Thailand Visa-Free Countries: the 2026 List
Updated 2026-07-05
54 countries keep visa-free entry to Thailand under the framework approved in May 2026 — at 30 days instead of the current 60. Three island nations get 15 days, four countries (including India) use visa on arrival, and about a dozen more hold separate bilateral deals of up to 90 days. Until the change is gazetted, the outgoing 60-day rule still applies to eligible passports.
30-day visa exemption — the approved 54-country list
These nationalities enter without a visa: currently 60 days, 30 days once the revision takes effect. Extendable once by 30 days (1,900 THB).
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Vatican City
15-day visa exemption
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
Visa on arrival (15 days, 2,000 THB)
The overhaul cuts visa on arrival from 31 countries to these four:
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- India
- Serbia
India is the big change here — full details for Indian travelers.
Bilateral agreements (unaffected by the change)
These exemptions come from standalone treaties, not the revised scheme:
| Country | Visa-free days | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| China | 30 | Permanent mutual exemption since March 2024 |
| South Korea | 90 | Long-standing bilateral agreement |
| Brazil | 90 | Bilateral agreement |
| Argentina | 90 | Bilateral agreement |
| Chile | 90 | Bilateral agreement |
| Peru | 90 | Bilateral agreement |
| Vietnam | 30 | ASEAN bilateral arrangement |
| Laos | 30 | ASEAN bilateral arrangement |
| Cambodia | 14 | ASEAN bilateral arrangement |
| Russia | 30 | 2005 bilateral agreement |
| Hong Kong | 30 | Bilateral arrangement |
| Macau | 30 | Bilateral arrangement |
| Mongolia | 30 | Bilateral agreement |
Not on any list?
Then you need a visa before flying — for tourism, the 60-day tourist e-visa applied online. It is extendable to 90 days in Thailand, which ironically beats what visa-free travelers will get once the new framework lands.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries can enter Thailand visa-free?
Under the outgoing scheme, 93 countries get 60 days. Under the framework approved in May 2026, 54 countries get 30 days, three island nations get 15, and separate bilateral agreements cover roughly a dozen more at 14 to 90 days. The new framework awaits Royal Gazette publication.
Is Thailand visa-free entry really being cut to 30 days?
Yes — approved by cabinet on 19 May 2026, effective 15 days after Royal Gazette publication, which is still pending. Until then, eligible passports continue receiving 60 days. This page is updated as the status changes.
Which countries lost Thai visa-free access in the 2026 revision?
The 93-country list shrinks to 54, dropping countries including India (moved to visa on arrival), and several Central Asian, Caribbean and Latin American states that had been added in 2024. Countries with standalone bilateral treaties — China, South Korea, Brazil, Russia among them — keep their treaty terms.
Can I extend a visa-free stay in Thailand?
Yes, once: 30 extra days at any immigration office for 1,900 THB, same-day at most offices. That makes the practical maximums 90 days now and 60 days once the new framework is in force. Visa-on-arrival stays are not extendable except in emergencies.
Do visa-free travelers need anything besides a passport?
Three things: six months of passport validity, the TDAC digital arrival card filed online within 72 hours before arrival, and in principle 20,000 THB per person in accessible funds plus onward travel — checked selectively, enforced by airlines more often than by immigration officers.
Last verified 2026-07-05. Immigration rules change — we update these pages as official announcements land, and our Thailand visa news tracks changes daily. This page is general information, not legal advice.