03/09/2026
🇹🇭 THAI VISA SERVICES
OFFICIAL VISA POLICY UPDATE – THAILAND
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Thailand’s Visa Exemption Period Will Return to 30 Days
Thai Visa Services would like to inform our clients and international travellers of an important update regarding Thailand’s Visa Exemption Scheme.
According to the latest official information published by the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, the revised visa exemption measures will take effect from 15 September 2026.
🔹 60-Day Visa Exemption to Be Discontinued
The special visa exemption measure introduced in July 2024, which permitted eligible passport holders to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, will be cancelled.
Under the revised regulations, eligible travellers entering Thailand for tourism purposes will generally be permitted to stay for up to 30 days without obtaining a visa in advance, subject to nationality and applicable immigration requirements.
🔹 30-Day Visa Exemption – Eligible Countries & Territories
The new 30-day visa exemption scheme covers passport holders from 60 countries and territories, including:
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Maldives, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States of America.
🔹 15-Day Visa Exemption
Passport holders from:
• Seychelles
• Mauritius
will be eligible for visa-exempt entry for tourism for a period not exceeding 15 days.
🔹 Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Under the revised measures, Visa on Arrival privileges will apply to eligible passport holders from:
• Azerbaijan
• Belarus
• Serbia
🔹 Important Information for Land-Border Entry
For travellers using the 30-day visa exemption and entering Thailand through designated land-border immigration checkpoints, visa-exempt entries are generally limited to two times per calendar year.
Nationals of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Singapore are exempt from this general two-entry limitation, subject to applicable immigration regulations.
📅 EFFECTIVE DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Travellers planning to enter Thailand on or after this date are strongly advised to check their nationality, intended purpose of travel and applicable visa requirements before departure.
Please note that the final decision regarding permission to enter Thailand and the permitted period of stay remains under the authority of the Royal Thai Immigration authorities.
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Information Notice:
This announcement is provided for general informational purposes based on official information issued by the relevant Thai government authorities. Immigration regulations and individual eligibility may vary depending on nationality and circumstances.
Reference / Official Sources:
Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Ministry of Interior / Royal Thai Government
Royal Thai Government Gazette
Source information reviewed and updated: September 2026
