THAI VISA CENTRE

Bilateral agreements on visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports

14 days2

1.Cambodia
2.Myanmar

(Only through International Airports)

30 days10

1.China
2.Hong Kong
3.Kazakhstan
4.Lao PDR
5.Macau
6.Mongolia
7.Russia
8.Malaysia
9.Viet Nam
10.Timor-Leste

90 days5

1.Argentina
2.Brazil
3.Chile
4.Peru
5.Republic of Korea (ROK)

30-day visa exemption*60

  1. 1.Australia
  2. 2.Austria
  3. 3.Bahrain
  4. 4.Belgium
  5. 5.Bulgaria
  6. 6.Bhutan
  7. 7.Brunei
  8. 8.Canada
  9. 9.Croatia
  10. 10.Cyprus
  11. 11.Czech Republic
  12. 12.Denmark
  13. 13.Estonia
  14. 14.Fiji
  15. 15.Finland
  16. 16.France
  17. 17.Georgia
  18. 18.Germany
  19. 19.Greece
  20. 20.Hungary
  21. 21.Iceland
  22. 22.Indonesia
  23. 23.India
  24. 24.Ireland
  25. 25.Israel
  26. 26.Italy
  27. 27.Japan
  28. 28.Jordan
  29. 29.Kuwait
  30. 30.Kyrgyzstan
  31. 31.Latvia
  32. 32.Liechtenstein
  33. 33.Lithuania
  34. 34.Luxembourg
  35. 35.Malta
  36. 36.Malaysia
  37. 37.Maldives
  38. 38.Netherlands
  39. 39.New Zealand
  40. 40.Norway
  41. 41.Oman
  42. 42.Philippines
  43. 43.Poland
  44. 44.Portugal
  45. 45.Qatar
  46. 46.Romania
  47. 47.Saudi Arabia
  48. 48.Singapore
  49. 49.Slovakia
  50. 50.Slovenia
  51. 51.South Africa
  52. 52.Spain
  53. 53.Sweden
  54. 54.Switzerland
  55. 55.Taiwan
  56. 56.Turkey
  57. 57.Ukraine
  58. 58.United Arab Emirates
  59. 59.United Kingdom
  60. 60.United States

* Unilaterally granted

Visa on Arrival (VoA) 15 days (3 countries)

  • Eligible for VoA
  • Fee 2,000 THB
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Serbia

15-day visa exemption (2 countries)

Seychelles
Mauritius

Land-border 30-day entries: twice a year, except Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Royal Gazette documents

Page 28
Vol. 143
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
31 August B.E. 2569
Special Issue 207 Ngor

Notification of the Ministry of Interior

Re: Cancellation of the Notification of the Ministry of Interior on Designation of the List of Countries and Territories whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism, Work or Short-term Business Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Sixty Days as a Special Case, dated 15 July B.E. 2567 (2024)

Whereas it is expedient to cancel the list of countries and territories whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily for tourism, work or short-term business are exempted from visa requirements and permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding sixty days as a special case, in order that it be appropriate and consistent with the current situation, taking into account national security, the economy, as well as the promotion of tourism of the country;

By virtue of section 17 of the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979), the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, with the approval of the Council of Ministers on 14 July B.E. 2569 (2026), hereby issue the Notification as follows:

Clause 1. The Notification of the Ministry of Interior on Designation of the List of Countries and Territories whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism, Work or Short-term Business Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Sixty Days as a Special Case, dated 15 July B.E. 2567 (2024), shall be repealed.

Clause 2. This Notification shall come into force after the lapse of fifteen days from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.

Announced on 26 August B.E. 2569 (2026)

Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister

Anutin Charnvirakul

Minister of Interior

Page 31
Vol. 143
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
31 August B.E. 2569
Special Issue 207 Ngor

Notification of the Ministry of Interior

Re: Designation of the List of Countries and Territories whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Thirty Days

Whereas it is expedient to revise the list of countries and territories whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily for tourism are exempted from visa requirements and permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding thirty days, in order that it be appropriate and consistent with the current situation, taking into account national security, the economy, as well as the promotion of tourism of the country;

By virtue of clause 13 of the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Rules, Procedures and Conditions for Visa Examination, Exemption and Change of Type of Visa, B.E. 2545 (2002), the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, with the approval of the Council of Ministers on 14 July B.E. 2569 (2026), hereby issue the Notification as follows:

Clause 1. The following shall be repealed:

(1) Notification of the Ministry of Interior on Designation of the List of Countries whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Thirty Days, dated 4 March B.E. 2562 (2019);

(2) Notification of the Ministry of Interior on Designation of the List of Countries whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Thirty Days (No. 2), dated 21 June B.E. 2565 (2022).

Clause 2. The list of countries and territories whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily for tourism are exempted from visa requirements and permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding thirty days shall be designated as follows:

(1) Commonwealth of Australia

(2) Republic of Austria

(3) Kingdom of Bahrain

(4) Kingdom of Belgium

(5) Republic of Bulgaria

(6) Kingdom of Bhutan

(7) Brunei Darussalam

(8) Canada

(9) Republic of Croatia

(10) Republic of Cyprus

(11) Czech Republic

(12) Kingdom of Denmark

(13) Republic of Estonia

(14) Republic of Fiji

(15) Republic of Finland

(16) Republic of France

(17) Georgia

(18) Federal Republic of Germany

(19) Hellenic Republic (Greece)

(20) Hungary

(21) Republic of Iceland

(22) Republic of Indonesia

(23) Republic of India

(24) Ireland

(25) State of Israel

(26) Republic of Italy

(27) Japan

(28) Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

(29) State of Kuwait

(30) Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)

(31) Republic of Latvia

(32) Principality of Liechtenstein

(33) Republic of Lithuania

(34) Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

(35) Republic of Malta

(36) Malaysia

(37) Republic of Maldives

(38) Kingdom of the Netherlands

(39) New Zealand

(40) Kingdom of Norway

(41) Sultanate of Oman

(42) Republic of the Philippines

(43) Republic of Poland

(44) Republic of Portugal

(45) State of Qatar

(46) Romania

(47) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

(48) Republic of Singapore

(49) Slovak Republic (Slovakia)

(50) Republic of Slovenia

(51) Republic of South Africa

(52) Kingdom of Spain

(53) Kingdom of Sweden

(54) Swiss Confederation

(55) Taiwan

(56) Republic of Turkey

(57) Ukraine

(58) United Arab Emirates

(59) United Kingdom

(60) United States of America

Clause 3. Holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports who are exempted from visa requirements for tourism and who are permitted to enter the Kingdom temporarily under clause 2, in the case of entry through a designated channel at an immigration checkpoint or at a land-border checkpoint, may enter the Kingdom not more than twice per calendar year, except that a person holding the nationality of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Indonesia or the Republic of Singapore, or a person holding the nationality of another country designated by the Minister, may enter the Kingdom more than twice per calendar year.

Clause 4. This Notification shall come into force after the lapse of fifteen days from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.

Announced on 26 August B.E. 2569 (2026)

Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister

Anutin Charnvirakul

Minister of Interior

Page 29
Vol. 143
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
31 August B.E. 2569
Special Issue 207 Ngor

Notification of the Ministry of Interior

Re: Designation of the List of Countries whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily for Tourism Are Exempted from Visa Requirements and Permitted to Stay in the Kingdom for a Period Not Exceeding Fifteen Days

Whereas it is deemed expedient to do so for the benefit of promoting international relations and protecting the overall interests of the Kingdom of Thailand, on the basis of reciprocity;

By virtue of clause 13 of the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Rules, Procedures and Conditions for Visa Examination, Exemption and Change of Type of Visa, B.E. 2545 (2002), the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, with the approval of the Council of Ministers on 14 July B.E. 2569 (2026), hereby issue the Notification as follows:

Clause 1. The list of countries whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily for tourism are exempted from visa requirements and permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period not exceeding fifteen days shall be designated as follows:

(1) Republic of Seychelles

(2) Republic of Mauritius

Clause 2. Holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports who are exempted from visa requirements for tourism and who are permitted to enter the Kingdom temporarily under clause 1, in the case of entry through a designated channel at an immigration checkpoint or at a land-border checkpoint, may enter the Kingdom not more than twice per calendar year, except that a person holding the nationality of a country designated by the Minister may enter the Kingdom more than twice per calendar year.

Clause 3. This Notification shall come into force after the lapse of fifteen days from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.

Announced on 26 August B.E. 2569 (2026)

Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister

Anutin Charnvirakul

Minister of Interior

Page 30
Vol. 143
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
31 August B.E. 2569
Special Issue 207 Ngor

Notification of the Ministry of Interior

Re: Designation of the List of Countries whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily May Obtain a Visa on Arrival at an Immigration Checkpoint

Whereas it is expedient to revise the list of countries whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily may obtain a visa on arrival at an immigration checkpoint, in order that it be appropriate and consistent with the current situation;

By virtue of clause 6, paragraph two, of the Ministerial Regulation Prescribing Rules, Procedures and Conditions for Visa Examination, Exemption and Change of Type of Visa, B.E. 2545 (2002), the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, with the approval of the Council of Ministers on 14 July B.E. 2569 (2026), hereby issue the Notification as follows:

Clause 1. The Notification of the Ministry of Interior on Designation of the List of Countries whose Holders of Passports or Documents in Lieu of Passports Entering the Kingdom Temporarily May Obtain a Visa on Arrival at an Immigration Checkpoint, dated 15 July B.E. 2567 (2024), shall be repealed.

Clause 2. The list of countries whose holders of passports or documents in lieu of passports entering the Kingdom temporarily may obtain a visa on arrival at an immigration checkpoint shall be designated as follows:

(1) Republic of Azerbaijan

(2) Republic of Belarus

(3) Republic of Serbia

Clause 3. This Notification shall come into force after the lapse of fifteen days from the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.

Announced on 26 August B.E. 2569 (2026)

Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister

Anutin Charnvirakul

Minister of Interior

Same-day package

Three other notifications published with the 60-to-30 change

  • A 15-day tourism exemption for Seychelles and Mauritius. Land or designated-checkpoint entries are twice per calendar year; this notice does not name the ASEAN exception.
  • Visa on Arrival cut to Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia. These notices do not set a visit-frequency cap or a stay length for VoA.
  • On the 30-day list, land or designated-checkpoint entries are generally twice per calendar year, except Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, or a nationality the Minister names.

Official text

Thai is the official language of the Royal Gazette. The English text is an unofficial convenience translation so it can be localized later. It is not an official government translation.

An earlier guide discussed 30-day reduction rumours while the 60-day rule was still in force. That background is here: 30-day reduction rumours vs 2026 reality.

Questions

QWhen does the 30-day rule start?

The notifications take effect 15 days after publication on 31 August 2026, so about 15 September 2026.

QDoes a 60-day stamp already in my passport stay valid?

A stamp already granted remains valid until the date printed on it. New entries after the effective date receive the new period.

QIs the new exemption still for work or short-term business?

No. The 2024 special case covered tourism, work, or short-term business. The replacement 30-day list is for tourism.

QWhat happens at land borders on the 30-day list?

Designated-channel or land-border entries are generally limited to twice per calendar year. Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore are excepted, and the Minister may designate others. These notices do not put a visit cap on airport arrivals.

QDo Seychelles and Mauritius have the same land-border exception?

No. The 15-day notice also caps designated-channel or land-border entries at twice per calendar year, but the only exception written there is a nationality the Minister designates. It does not name Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, or Singapore.

QWhat changed for Visa on Arrival?

The 15 July 2024 VoA list is repealed. The new list is Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia. VoA is a paid visa at a checkpoint, not a visa exemption. These four notices do not set a visit-frequency cap or a stay length for VoA.

Other stamps in the same issue

15-day exemption, Visa on Arrival, and how often you can enter

30-day exemption

Twice a year at land borders

Designated-channel or land-border entries are generally limited to twice per calendar year, except Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, or a nationality the Minister names. Airport arrivals are not given a visit cap in these notices.

15-day exemption

Seychelles, Mauritius

Tourism only, 15 days, not 30. Land or designated-checkpoint entries are also twice per calendar year, unless the Minister excepts a nationality. This notice does not name the ASEAN four.

Visa on Arrival

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Serbia

A paid visa at a checkpoint, not a visa exemption. These four notices do not set a visit-frequency cap for VoA, and they do not state a stay length.

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