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Thailand visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 112 can travel to Thailand without arranging a visa in advance. 29 can apply online for an e-Visa and 57 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Thailand: passports by requirement

How to enter Thailand: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ The official TDAC site is titled 'No Fees Required'; the arrival card is free on tdac.immigration.go.th, so paid look-alike TDAC sites should be avoided. Use only the official links below.

Official route

Thai e-Visa - Tourist Visa (TR)

Fee
Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application; non-refundable
Valid for
Single entry (standard tourist visa)
Stay
Up to 60 days, extendable once in Thailand through the Immigration Bureau
Processing
Varies by embassy; the mission may ask for an interview or extra documents
Apply
Must apply from outside Thailand, before travel
Official site →

At the border

  • According to the MFA e-Visa checker, many nationalities (e.g. US, Indian and Chinese passport holders) can currently enter visa-free for up to 30 days; use the checker on thaievisa.go.th for your passport.
  • All foreign passengers must complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on tdac.immigration.go.th, within 3 days before arrival.
  • e-Visa applications are fully online; passports no longer need to be submitted in person, and the emailed approval is shown to the airline and immigration.
  • Foreigners may not work without a work permit; stays over 90 days require 90-day address reporting to Immigration.

Recent changes

  • 2025-2026: the official MFA visa checker now shows a 30-day visa-free stay for many nationalities that previously had 60 days (exact effective date not confirmed).
  • May 2025: the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replaced the paper TM6 arrival card for foreign arrivals (start date from general reporting; the TDAC site itself confirms it is mandatory).

Official source: Thai e-Visa Official Website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.fee (varies by embassy; not shown on the e-Visa site pages read), Exact date the visa-free stay changed from 60 to 30 days, and the full list of affected nationalities, TDAC start date (May 2025) not shown on the TDAC page itself, voa: Visa on Arrival availability and fee not confirmed on an official page, Passport validity, onward ticket and proof-of-funds rules (not shown on the pages read), Planned Thailand ETA: no official launch confirmed

Do I need a visa for Thailand?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa-free 60 d
United Kingdom Visa-free 60 d
India Visa-free 60 d
Philippines Visa-free 60 d
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa-free 60 d
Australia Visa-free 60 d
China Visa-free 60 d
Germany Visa-free 60 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 41/46
Asia 35/49
Africa 7/54
North America 12/23
South America 10/12
Oceania 7/14

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Passports that can enter Thailand visa-free

97 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Thailand

15 passports

Passports eligible for Thailand e-Visa

29 passports

Passports that need a visa for Thailand

57 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?

It depends on your passport. 97 passports can enter Thailand visa-free, 15 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 29 can apply for an e-Visa online and 57 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Thailand without a visa?

97 passports can enter Thailand visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan and others.

Does Thailand offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 29 passports can apply for a visa to Thailand online.

Holding a Thailand passport? See where the Thailand passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Thailand before you book.