Thailand Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 96
- Visa on arrival
- 15
- eTA / e-Visa
- 87
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Thailand's visa policy is moderately open relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality not covered by visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required.
Approved change pending
revised 14 July 2026Thailand's Cabinet (19 May 2026, revised 14 July 2026) approved replacing the 60-day visa exemption with 30- and 15-day tiers and a 3-country visa on arrival.
It is not in force yet - the rules below apply until 15 days after Royal Gazette publication - see who lands in which tier.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Thailand Visa-Free (96)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Thailand without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
- Albania≤ 60 days
- Andorra≤ 60 days
- Argentina≤ 90 days
- Australia≤ 60 days
- Austria≤ 60 days
- Bahrain≤ 60 days
- Belgium≤ 60 days
- Bhutan≤ 60 days
- Brazil≤ 90 days
- Brunei≤ 60 days
- Cambodia≤ 14 days
- Canada≤ 60 days
- Chile≤ 90 days
- China≤ 60 days
- Colombia≤ 60 days
- Croatia≤ 60 days
- Cuba≤ 60 days
- Cyprus≤ 60 days
- Czechia≤ 60 days
- Denmark≤ 60 days
- Dominica≤ 60 days
- Dominican Republic≤ 60 days
- Ecuador≤ 60 days
- Estonia≤ 60 days
- Fiji≤ 60 days
- Finland≤ 60 days
- France≤ 60 days
- Georgia≤ 60 days
- Germany≤ 60 days
- Greece≤ 60 days
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- Guatemala≤ 60 days
- Hong Kong≤ 60 days
- Hungary≤ 60 days
- Iceland≤ 60 days
- India≤ 60 days
- Indonesia≤ 60 days
- Ireland≤ 60 days
- Israel≤ 60 days
- Italy≤ 60 days
- Jamaica≤ 60 days
- Japan≤ 60 days
- Jordan≤ 60 days
- Kazakhstan≤ 60 days
- Kosovo≤ 60 days
- Kuwait≤ 60 days
- Laos≤ 30 days
- Latvia≤ 60 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 60 days
- Lithuania≤ 60 days
- Luxembourg≤ 60 days
- Macau≤ 30 days
- Malaysia≤ 60 days
- Maldives≤ 60 days
- Malta≤ 60 days
- Mauritius≤ 60 days
- Mexico≤ 60 days
- Monaco≤ 60 days
- Mongolia≤ 60 days
- Morocco≤ 60 days
- Myanmar≤ 14 days
- Netherlands≤ 60 days
- New Zealand≤ 60 days
- Norway≤ 60 days
- Oman≤ 60 days
- Panama≤ 60 days
- Papua New Guinea≤ 60 days
- Peru≤ 90 days
- Philippines≤ 60 days
- Poland≤ 60 days
- Portugal≤ 60 days
- Qatar≤ 60 days
- Romania≤ 60 days
- Russia≤ 60 days
- San Marino≤ 60 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 60 days
- Singapore≤ 60 days
- Slovakia≤ 60 days
- Slovenia≤ 60 days
- South Africa≤ 60 days
- South Korea≤ 90 days
- Spain≤ 60 days
- Sri Lanka≤ 60 days
- Sweden≤ 60 days
- Switzerland≤ 60 days
- Taiwan≤ 60 days
- Timor-Leste≤ 30 days
- Tonga≤ 60 days
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 60 days
- Turkey≤ 60 days
- Ukraine≤ 60 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 60 days
- United Kingdom≤ 60 days
- United States≤ 60 days
- Uruguay≤ 60 days
- Uzbekistan≤ 60 days
- Vietnam≤ 60 days
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Thailand (15)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Thailand border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Thailand (87)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
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- Cameroone-Visa
- Central African Republice-Visa
- Chade-Visa
- Comorose-Visa
- Côte d'Ivoiree-Visa
- Democratic Republic of the Congoe-Visa
- Djiboutie-Visa
- Egypte-Visa
- Equatorial Guineae-Visa
- Eritreae-Visa
- Eswatinie-Visa
- Gabone-Visa
- Gambiae-Visa
- Ghanae-Visa
- Grenadae-Visa
- Guineae-Visa
- Guinea-Bissaue-Visa
- Guyanae-Visa
- Haitie-Visa
- Holy See (Vatican City)e-Visa
- Hondurase-Visa
- Irane-Visa
- Iraqe-Visa
- Kenyae-Visa
- Kiribatie-Visa
- Lebanone-Visa
- Lesothoe-Visa
- Liberiae-Visa
- Libyae-Visa
- Madagascare-Visa
- Malawie-Visa
- Malie-Visa
- Marshall Islandse-Visa
- Mauritaniae-Visa
- Micronesiae-Visa
- Moldovae-Visa
- Montenegroe-Visa
- Mozambiquee-Visa
- Nepale-Visa
- Nicaraguae-Visa
- Nigere-Visa
- Nigeriae-Visa
- North Koreae-Visa
- North Macedoniae-Visa
- Pakistane-Visa
- Palaue-Visa
- Palestinee-Visa
- Republic of the Congoe-Visa
- Rwandae-Visa
- Saint Kitts and Nevise-Visa
- Saint Luciae-Visa
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadinese-Visa
- Samoae-Visa
- São Tomé and Príncipee-Visa
- Senegale-Visa
- Sierra Leonee-Visa
- Solomon Islandse-Visa
- Somaliae-Visa
- South Sudane-Visa
- Sudane-Visa
- Surinamee-Visa
- Syriae-Visa
- Tajikistane-Visa
- Tanzaniae-Visa
- Togoe-Visa
- Tunisiae-Visa
- Turkmenistane-Visa
- Tuvalue-Visa
- Ugandae-Visa
- Yemene-Visa
- Zambiae-Visa
- Zimbabwee-Visa
Fees
Thailand Visa Fees (updated 28 Jul 2026)
Tourist Visa (embassy/consulate-issued, single entry, incl. e-Visa applications submitted via thaievisa.go.th)
THB 1,000 (~$30)
Visa on Arrival
THB 2,000 (~$59)
Non-Immigrant Visa (Business/B category), single entry
THB 2,000 (~$59)
Transit Visa
THB 800 (~$24)
Compare official tourist-visa fees across every destination →
Applications are handled via VFS Global - a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.
Transit
Thailand Transit Visa
Thailand publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa (TS)
Transit through Thailand en route to another country, or attend a sports competition as a non-professional; also for aircraft/ship crew
Category S-TS-C. Required for transit passengers staying more than 12 hours or leaving the transit area; proof of onward travel required.
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Thailand Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Thailand visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Thailand without a visa?
96 countries can visit Thailand without a visa in 2026, including: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Thailand.
How do I apply for a Thailand tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Thailand, you can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required. You will generally need:
- Valid passport
- Completed online application
- Digital photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Thailand varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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