Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Clarified the tourism-only scope of the new exemption schemes

Thailand halved visa-free stays for most foreign tourists on September 15. The 60-day exemption that about 93 countries and territories had held since July 2024 is gone, replaced by a 30-day window for 60 nationalities. Mauritius and Seychelles now get 15 days, and only Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia remain on the Visa on Arrival list.

Updated Sep 15