Thailand visa exemption: countries and rules in 2026
Thailand visa exemption 2026, bilateral agreements and Visa on Arrival: this Thailand visa free countries list covers ordinary passports, under the rules effective from 15 September 2026. Before a border run from Phuket, check your nationality category and re-entry conditions with our manager.
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Peru
- South Korea
- China
- Hong Kong
- Kazakhstan
- Laos
- Macao
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Bhutan
- Brunei
- Canada
- Ukraine
- Georgia
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- United States
- Switzerland
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Liechtenstein
- Malaysia
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- Taiwan
- Turkey
- Fiji
- Maldives
- India
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Cambodia
- Myanmar — international airport arrivals only
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Serbia
Apply for Visa on Arrival at designated immigration checkpoints; the fee is 2,000 THB. Thai Immigration Bureau requirements apply. Confirm the stay duration and whether your chosen checkpoint handles applications before travelling.
- Visa Free / Visa Exemption means no visa is needed, although arrival forms and information may still be required.
- Free Visa means a visa is required but its visa fee is waived.
- Visa on Arrival means applying for a visa on arrival; it is a separate category from visa exemption.
A Thailand visa exemption extension at an immigration office and a border run are different procedures. Under the general 30-day exemption scheme, you may apply for an extension of up to 30 days for a 1,900 THB fee, subject to immigration approval. Confirm eligibility for your passport and entry category before your permitted stay expires.
A Phuket border run means leaving Thailand and seeking re-entry: travel to Malaysia via Satun or Myanmar via Ranong. We help arrange the trip and border formalities. The immigration officer decides on entry and the new permitted stay, so every case is individual. Before the trip, message our manager — they'll check your specific situation, especially after repeated entries or land border crossings, and suggest the best option.
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a separate visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry. It is a visa, and an ordinary border run without a valid DTV does not provide that entitlement. DTV holders should arrange their trip with our manager and check their status conditions beforehand.
To choose your route from Phuket, submit a request on the home page or contact our manager with your nationality, current entry category, stamp expiry date and entry history.
- Passport: the general 30-day exemption requires at least six months of validity from your entry date. Check requirements for your own category and the neighbouring country separately.
- TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card): complete a digital arrival card for the new entry within three days before arrival, including the arrival date. It is required for visa-exempt and DTV travel and is not a visa. Submission through the official immigration website is free.
- Prepare accommodation details, proof of a return or onward ticket and proof of funds: these are conditions of the general 30-day visa exemption.
- Check the permitted-stay date on your entry stamp and apply for an extension before it expires. Prepare TM.7, your passport, a photo, evidence of TM30 registration and the fee; confirm the document checklist with your local immigration office.
- Ranong is operating for nationalities listed on this page. The manager confirms every request, as the situation can change. Confirm entry into the neighbouring country and Thai re-entry conditions for your passport. The listed 14-day exemption for Myanmar nationals applies only at international airports.
- If your nationality is absent from these lists, check the appropriate visa in advance. Conditions for one entry category do not automatically apply to another.
For the general tourist exemption, TAT describes a limit of two land entries per calendar year, with exceptions for Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore. The embassy in Vienna describes the restriction for land and sea checkpoints.
Bilateral agreements and DTV
Do not automatically apply the general limit to bilateral exemption or DTV travel, or treat an exception as guaranteed admission. Share all previous entries, dates and categories with the manager. Officers assess documentation and travel purpose as well as entry counts.
Editorial check: 26 October 2026. The government PRD announcement confirms the September changes. The Moscow embassy covers Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Moldova. General extension information is provided by the Washington embassy. Check requirements again for your passport before travelling.
Next: TDAC instructions, Satun, Ranong and current fares. Contact the manager to discuss your situation.
FAQ
According to official information as of 31 August 2026, effective from 15 September 2026, ordinary passport holders have nationality-based exemptions of 90, 30, 14 or 15 days. Visa on Arrival is a separate category. Find your country above and check the permitted-stay date on your stamp.
According to official information as of 31 August 2026, effective from 15 September 2026, Russia and Kazakhstan qualify for 30 days visa-free under bilateral agreements. Check re-entry conditions with our manager before travelling.
According to official information as of 31 August 2026, from 15 September 2026 Ukraine is in the general list of 60 countries and territories eligible for a 30-day exemption for ordinary passports.
Under the general 30-day exemption scheme, you may apply at a local immigration office for an extension of up to 30 days for a 1,900 THB fee. Approval is discretionary; check eligibility for your passport and entry category in advance.
The manager checks documents and entry history in advance. Once your trip is confirmed and you board our transport, we will bring you back to Phuket. Immigration decides on the entry stamp and permitted stay.
Do not assume unlimited re-entry: conditions depend on your passport and entry category. Share your crossing history with our manager and check restrictions at the chosen checkpoint before booking.
Yes. Prepare a TDAC for the new entry, including visa-exempt or DTV travel. Complete it within three days before arrival, including the arrival date; submission through the official immigration website is free. TDAC does not replace a visa. The manager will provide transport details and help complete it if needed.
According to official information as of 31 August 2026, from 15 September 2026 Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia qualify for Visa on Arrival at designated checkpoints, with a 2,000 THB fee. Confirm stay duration and requirements before travelling.
Stays of up to 180 days per entry are provided by the separate DTV visa. Ordinary visa exemption does not grant that duration. Valid DTV holders must check re-entry conditions; admission remains an immigration decision.
The 14-day exemption listed for Myanmar in the official information as of 31 August 2026 applies only to international airport arrivals. Check another suitable entry category before planning re-entry via Ranong.
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