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Thai Thailand Visa Exemption

Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities travelling for tourism, allowing a stay not exceeding 30 days with no advance application required.

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Stay length and the exemption country list change periodically (some nationalities have been granted longer exemptions); the 30-day figure and the 90-days-in-6-months cumulative cap are from the MFA Q&A page and should be re-checked against the current MFA list before publishing.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Thailand government website before you apply.
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Official name
Visa Exemption
Route type
Visa exemption
Maximum stay
Not exceeding 30 days per entry
Per the MFA Questions & Answers on Thai Visa
Cumulative limit
Up to 90 days within any 6-month period from the date of first entry
Number of entries
Re-entry permitted, subject to the cumulative-stay cap
Cost
No visa fee
Where to apply
No advance application; permission granted by the Immigration officer on arrival
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Proof of funds
At least 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family

Who can apply

  • Nationals of countries on Thailand's visa-exemption list
  • Travellers visiting for tourism

What you can do

  • Enter Thailand for tourism without a visa
  • Stay for a period not exceeding 30 days

Requirements

  • Hold a nationality on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exemption list
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • A round-trip air ticket
  • Evidence of adequate funds of at least 10,000 THB per person, or 20,000 THB per family

How to apply

  • No visa is applied for in advance and no fee is charged
  • Present your passport and supporting evidence to the Immigration officer on arrival
  • The officer grants the permitted period of stay (not exceeding 30 days) at the point of entry
  • Track your cumulative stay: exemption entries are capped at 90 days within any 6-month period from your first entry

Frequently asked questions

  • No. The visa-exemption scheme charges no visa fee. You must still meet the entry conditions, including holding an eligible nationality, a passport valid for at least 6 months, onward/return travel and adequate funds.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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