Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024.
Eagerly awaited by many fans of the destination, the date for the implementation of the 60-day visa-free stay extension in Thailand has just been announced by the authorities.
Last May, Thailand announced numerous upcoming changes to its visa policies. Among these changes was the doubling of the visa exemption period from 30 to 60 days for visitors from 93 countries.
Today, the spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of the Interior, Traisulee Traisoranakul, stated that her ministry has just released four updates to the country’s visa policies, “aligning them with global competition to attract more foreign visitors, generate more revenue, and thus boost the national economy”.
“These four announcements are part of the Srettha Thavisin government’s policy to stimulate the tourism economy by taking measures to attract foreign tourists, including facilitating travel”, explained Traisulee Traisoranakul.
According to the spokesperson, Deputy Prime Minister and Thai Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has reviewed and signed these four updates, which have just been submitted to the Prime Minister for signature. They will then be published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect simultaneously on July 15, 2024.
60 days visa-free in Thailand for visitors from 93 countries starting Monday
Here are the four announcements confirmed today by the Ministry of the Interior, which will be applied starting Monday, July 15, 2024, after official publication:
Thai visa exemption extended to 60 days:
- Establishment of a list of countries and territories whose passport or travel document holders can enter Thailand temporarily for tourism, business, or short-term work purposes and are exempt from visa requirements, allowing them to stay in the Kingdom for up to 60 days. The list now includes 93 countries and territories, up from 57 previously.
More nationalities eligible for visa on arrival in Thailand:
- Increase in the list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA) at immigration checkpoints to 31 countries and territories, up from 19 previously.
Introduction of the “Destination Thailand Visa”:
- Introduction of a new visa category, the “Destination Thailand Visa” (DTV), for those who wish to stay in Thailand to work and travel (workcation) simultaneously. This includes highly skilled individuals, freelancers, remote workers, or those who want to stay to learn Thai boxing and martial arts, attend cooking classes, participate in sports training, undergo medical treatments, attend training courses, seminars, and artistic and musical exhibitions. The DTV will allow its holder to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry and will be valid for 5 years.
Extension of stay duration for certain students:
- Update of the rights of foreign students who come to the country with a non-immigrant “ED” visa to study or pursue higher education to attract skilled and potential workers for the country’s labor market. It extends the stay in Thailand for one year after graduation to seek employment, travel, or pursue other activities in Thailand.
The 93 countries qualified for visa-free travel to Thailand for 60 days
Starting Monday, tourists and business travelers from 93 countries and territories will be able to stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa (after official publication in the Royal Gazette).
For now, the authorities have not specified the terms for a possible extension of the stay duration…
By June 2025, these travelers will need an electronic travel authorization (Thailand ETA) to benefit from the visa exemption.
This new formality to be completed before departure to the Land of Smiles will gradually come into effect starting December 2024.
Here is the list of the 93 countries and territories exempt from visa entry into Thailand for a period of 60 days:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Bhutan
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Hi all! I’m a little confused with regards to countries that are both under the visa exemption scheme and the visa on arrival scheme, i.e. Cyprus. I am a Cypriot national, and will be in Thailand for approximately 12 days; will I need to go through the VOA application process, or will it not be necessary? Many thanks!
Hello
I live in Greece and have greek residency permit but my nationality is Georgian and hold georgian passport, iv been in Thailand 5 times already in the passed but had do make a visa but now i see that Georgians can enter visa free so i just want to make sure i dont have to make any kind of visa i just can travel with my georgian passport right?
tnx!!!
Hey, yes you can travel without applying for any visa at all, you would only have to have a return flight and your passport.
I am indian. Planning to visit on 12 November 2024 can i get visa on arrival .
Hi –
I’m sure this has already been answered, but to be sure…
UK citizen / Passport holder. I am flying to Thailand [ from UK ] in Nov’24 and will stay visa-free for 55 days. I will fly from Chang Mai to Hanoi [ Vietnam ] and stay for 30 days [ within their 45 visa free allowance ]. Will I be able to fly ‘back’ to Thailand, from Vietnam, and commence a new 60 day visa-free visit ?
thanks for clarifying – Nic
Dear Nic,
Unless there is a change in the exemption policy by then, you will be able to benefit from a new visa-free entry into Thailand and stay there for up to 60 days.
Still not clear to me if this visa free 60 days , VOA , it’s actually free or you still have to pay 2000 bath ,, stamping fee ” . EU passport. Could you clear this for us , thank you.
Hi,
I am from India. Visitng to Krabi via Bangkok. Booked through Thai Airways. Would be having 1hr 30min layover at Suvarnabhumi Airport. My question is regarding the immigration at Suvarnabhumi. How long will the process take and will I be able to complete the immigration work within 1 Hour 30 Min. Connecting flight is also Thai airways. Please guide me.
On 18 Sept. I applied for electronic visa online from the Royal Thai consulate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia..
On 25 Sept. I received a reply that my request was rejected and my payment will not be refunded due to reason “” COUNTRY OF THE PASSPORT HOLDER AND NATIONALITY DO NOT MATCH”
I went back to check my application but it didn’t exist any more. I tried to call the Consulate, but no body picks the phone.
I am afraid to submit another application with the same mistake and again loose more unrefundable money. Please advise what shall I do to to get the visa and avoid loosing money?
Saudi Arabia is on the list that is allowed in for 60 days. Just like Canada where I am from. Just show up at customs at the airport in Bangkok and you should have no problems!
Dave Hett
Can a Filipino citizen re-enter Thailand and stay long-term? For example stay 60 says in Thailand then go to closest country and return to Thailand for another 60 days? If yes, how many times it could be done? Thank you.
We are uncertain because we don’t know if we need a visa:
Entry on February 5th, 2025, by speedboat from Langkawi to Koh Lipe,
followed by 35 days on small islands in southern Thailand,
and then 14 days in Khao Lak. Total stay: 49 days.
Return is on March 26th, 2025, by flight from Phuket to Zurich.
ChatGPT Info:
If you are an Austrian citizen entering Thailand by land,
the following regulations apply for the length of stay without a visa:
Length of stay: 30 days without a visa when entering by land (e.g., from Malaysia).
Entry requirements:
Valid passport (at least 6 months valid).
Proof of return or onward travel.
Do we need a visa ?
i am indian
I am Indian having Indian passport and Poland residence permit i will be traveling to Thailand on 3rd December 2024 till end January 2025 so will i need to apply Tourist Visa or ETA
It stated 60 days🙄 visa free for countries. Ask question that’s not stated in the info.🙄
Hi, I am a Dutch citizen and I travelled to Thailand earlier this year with a 2 months visa and extended for 30 days . Can I visit Thailand again for 60 days visa on arrival with a one way ticket and leave the country with an onwards ticket to Cambodia within the 60 days?
Hi Billy , I also done same like you, 2 month visa and 30 days extension in January
so can I enter thailand in 20 October for 60days visa exception ?
have you find out if you can enter this year
Thanks
Hello!
We are Latvian citizens and would like to enter Thailand from abroad, Malaysia, by sea.
1) How long can we stay in Thailand arriving by boat?
2) Do we need to fill out any paperwork or apply for anything?
3) Can we fly out of Thailand by plane to return to Malaysia and board a plane back to our home country?
Dear Sasha,
1) 60 days without a visa
2) You must have your passport and proof of exit from the territory
3) Yes
Hola, soy de peru y estoy planeando ir por 15 dias a phuket. Que documentos necesitaria?
Buen día,
Como ciudadano peruano, no necesitas visa para ingresar a Tailandia y puedes permanecer allí por 60 días.
Necesitará tener un pasaporte y un comprobante de salida del país (comuníquese con su aerolínea para conocer los arreglos exactos para abordar Tailandia sin visa).
Hello, I am from the USA and am planning to be in Thailand December 28, 2024 to January 4, 2025. Will I need a Visa? I am confused about the new requirement going into effect December 1, 2024. Thank you.
Dear Erika,
If the Thai authorities do not change their current visa waiver policy, you will not need one.
Regarding the electronic travel authorization ETA in preparation, the authorities have not yet revealed when it will be active, nor how to obtain it.
Stay tuned.
Hi,
I’m Indian and planning to visit Thailand on 11th October and stay for 2 days, then travel to Cambodia via land border for 3 days and return to Bangkok and stay for 5 more days in pattaya and phuket and travel back to my home country India.
If possible, i would like to add laos as well for 3 days.
Now I would like to know is this possible with current visa free conditions for Indian citizens?
I mean, is the multiple entry possible for Indians with current ongoing visa free conditions either by land/air.
Please suggest.
Thank you.
Dear Vinay,
Thai authorities currently impose no limits on the use of its visa waiver policy, whether it be the number of entries per year, or the checkpoints used to enter.
Hi, I am from the UK and have already been to Thailand for 30 days in May 2024. Will I be able to enter Thailand and use the visa exemption to stay for 60 days in October 2024 even though I’ve already been in the country this year?
Dear Shannon,
Yes, Thailand currently has no limits on the use of its visa waiver policy.
Hi there,
I am planning to visit Thailand in Jan 2025. I am a Canadian citizen but, my wife has an Indian passport. Will visa-free or exempted for 60 days for Indians during that period?
Dear Raj,
If the current visa exemption policy does not change by January 2025, your wife will also be exempt from the entry visa to Thailand for a period of 60 days.
I am from india and planning to travel to Bangkok on 7th November. Will explore Thailand for 6 days and return on 14th November. My return falls after the exempted date of 11th November. Do I need to apply for visa before entry or exit? Please reply..anxious about this as I am traveling out of the country for the first time
Hi,
As an Indian citizen, you don’t need a visa for Thailand and can stay for 60 days.
Hello,
1)I am from India and planning family tour to Thailand on 22 Jan 2025.
Will Visa Free or exempted for 60 days for Indians during that period ?
2)I have booked tickets to arrive at DMK airport first then take domestic flight to Krabi.
Where we need to carryout immigration ? Either DMK airport or Krabi Airport ?
Dear Ritesh,
Unless otherwise announced by the Thai authorities, you will be exempt from visa for 60 days.
Immigration formalities are carried out at the first point of entry into the country, namely DMK airport according to your itinerary.
Buenas, si voy a venir como turista durante 50 días y soy Español, que documentos o trámites necesito para poder venir?
Hola,
Sólo necesita su pasaporte.
Hello I am travelling to Thailand for 6 days then going to Laos for around 3 weeks then back to Thailand for 60 days. Is this possible on the normal visa?
Dear Ben,
Depending on your citizenship, you may be eligible for a visa exemption on your first and last entry into Thailand, otherwise a visa will be required.
Buenas, soy de España y voy a venir a Tailandia por 80 días, que debo hacer?
Gracias.
Se puede llegar a Tailandia sin visado, permanecer 60 días y luego solicitar una prórroga de 30 días en la oficina de inmigración.
Genial, y es necesario llevar un billete de salida del país obligatoriamente?
Póngase en contacto con su compañía aérea para conocer las condiciones exactas del embarque sin visado a Tailandia.
As several people have asked in the comments, I will also ask:
Do we need proof of onward travel for the 60 days visa exemption?
Hi,
It depends on your airline, some are not very picky and know that the 60-day visa exemption can be extended by 30 days and therefore do not require proof beyond 60 days; others do not allow boarding without documents justifying a departure within 60 days.
Got it! Thank you for clarifying. I will check with my airline.
I have heard that in terms of onward travel it might not be enough to show a bus ticket to a neighbouring country like Laos or Cambodia. Do you know anything about that?
Hi I am planning to come in Thailand for tourist purposes please I’m Philippines citizen. It is possible to stay within 7 days over there with out visa?
Dear Naty,
Filipino nationals are exempt from entry visa to Thailand and can stay up to 60 days. So, no problem.
Hello I am Palestinian but I am a resident of Poland, am I allowed to travel to Thailand without a visa, do I get the visa on arraival or should I apply in advance?
Hi,
As a Palestinian citizen, you must obtain a visa before your departure from an embassy or consulate.
I have been to thailand twice this year in last 6 months by air under visa exemption and im planning another trip on October. Is there any limit of entry by air in visa exemption scheme
Dear Kiran,
There are currently no limits on the number of entries into Thailand, regardless of method (air, land or sea), under the current visa exemption policy.
Hi,
Are the land border crossings not limited to 2 per calendar year? – How could i cross a third time by land? (Tourist Visa Exemption)
Thanks in advance.
Dear David,
The new policy has replaced the previous one, which effectively imposed a limit of two visa-free land entries per calendar year.
Hi Kiran,
This is Mustafa from Mumbai and I am travelling to Thailand with 3 senior citizens for a 4 days short vacation during Diwali. Just wanted to know if I need to do any paperwork before reaching Bangkok or we directly go to the immigration on landing at the Airport? The last time I was there with my parents, we had availed the VOA facility for which the Thai officials were more than helpful.
Hi we are going to kao lak 18th December leaving 17th January do we a visa for the day we leave Thailand.
Dear Julie,
If your citizenship is on the list of 93 countries, you don’t need a visa to enter Thailand, and can stay for up to 60 days without a visa.
Thankyou we are from the United Kingdom so I will check.
Pour un séjour de moins de 60 jours en Thaïlande faut-il obligatoirement un vol aller-retour
Bonjour,
Cela dépend des modalités d’embarquement sans visa pour la Thaïlande de votre compagnie aérienne.
Hello, i am from Mauritius and will b travelling to Thailand this month for 5 days only..so, visa free means i dnt need to fill the form and pay anything at the airport?
Dear Mazia,
You don’t actually have to complete any formalities for your trip, nor pay anything.
Hello! I will be travelling from Georgia to Thailand, in November with my husband ( he holds russian passport) . We are not sure for how long we want to stay in Thailand and are not planning on buying the return ticket and are not reserving the hotel, because we want to stay with our friends there. Can we enter the country this way or do we need to prepare something?
Dear Alina,
The best thing to do is to contact your airline to agree on the documents to be provided and the terms of boarding without a visa to Thailand.
hello! I’m travelling to Thailand in October 2024 and I’m planning to stay for the 15days that are now allowed without a VISA, i m living to japan i m sri lankan pasport have what wont document .
Hi,
The ETA system is not expected to come into force before December 2024 (possibly even later).
Unless there is a contradictory announcement in the future, you will not need an ETA for your next trip to Thailand.
Hello,
Planning to backpack throught thailand for 60 days and then go through Laos. Therefor i don’t have proof of “leaving the country of thailand”, how can i resolve this ? thanks
Dear Louis,
Please contact your airline to discuss boarding arrangements.
If i have a 60 day visa free holiday stay in Thailand can i extend my stay for another 60 days.
Dear Doll,
It is quite possible : https://visasnews.com/en/thailand-60-day-visa-exemption-can-be-extended-for-30-days/ 😉
I am Italian , working in Saudi Arabia and will go in Thailand in Novenber 2024 , do I need ETA ? if yes , do I need to contact the Thailand Saudi embassy to get the ETA ?
Dear Mark,
The ETA system is not expected to come into force before December 2024 (possibly even later).
Unless there is a contradictory announcement in the future, you will not need an ETA for your next stay in Thailand.
I am indian planning to visit to Bangkok tour and combodia tour on November 11th travelling to combodia by bus, from Pattaya and back returns to Bangkok and going back to India on 22nd November may I need visa.
Dear Rajashekar,
According to this itinerary, you won’t need a visa to enter Thailand.
Hi, I’m a first-time traveler from Papua New Guinea and will be travelling to Thailand in November 2024 for a Medical workshop just for a week (7days). I understand from the latest Thai News that I would be exempted, am I correct? Please confirm? Thanks.
Dear Albert,
To be certain that your stay does not require a visa and falls within the framework of the visa exemption policy applied by Thailand, we invite you to contact your Thai contact/sponsor so that they can confirm this.
Thankyou so much I appreciate your assistance.
Am I right in thinking I can stay in Thailand up to 60 days ?..without a visa.some sites say 30 days
Hi Chris,
If your nationality is on this list of visa-exempt countries, you can stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days – it’s official 😉!
Great work! I learned something new from this. Visiting Thailand soon.
Hello, iam a Bulgarian citizen and iam flying to Thailand in November 10th, I want to know if I can get 60 day visa on arrival also, and what are the equipment for it. khab khun krab 🙏
Can stay in Thailand for 60 days, leave for lets say a month and then re-enter for another 30 days by appling the extension?
Yes you can 😉
Singapore passport holder = if we stay 60 days in thailand. Do we need to show anything like a return ticket upon arrival? thanks
Hi , I have valid Schengen visa, can I get visa on arrival, thanks.
wow that’s the best news for me seance i Love Thailand and every year i travel 3to 4 times to Thailand i am from Uzbekistan i was obtaining my visa on arrival now its free for 60 days See you Thailand in October my last visit was may 2024 but already miss So much coming October i will come for 60 days with friends ones Thanks to Thai government for this decision.
Do you know if one can enter with just a one way ticket?
Hello,
I am from India and planning family tour to Thailand in 20 Jan 2025.
Will Visa Free or exempted for 60 days for Indians during that period ?
Hello! I’m traveling to Thailand in Oct for 10 weeks. Is it correct that, as a Dutch citizen, I will get a 2 month visa free stamp on arrival, and can get a 30 day extension later on? And if so, do you know what is needed for the extension?
Dear Linda,
We can confirm that, as a Dutch citizen, you benefit from a 60-day visa waiver in Thailand, which can be extended for a further 30 days at immigration office, by filling in a form and presenting your passport, a passport photo and paying the extension fee, currently 1,900 Baht.
Thanks a lot!
Hello. I live in the uk and I have an Italian passport. Will I be able to stay for the 60 days with no visa even if I don’t have a return flight booked?
Hai,
Iam indian planning to traval on 20th November 2024 and stay for 5 days. Should I need to pay for visa?
Hello Deepu,
No, for Indian citizens, Thailand is visa-free for 60 days.
Up to which date???
In online shows 14th November 2024.
But I am travelling after that
Dear Deepu,
The Thai authorities have not officially announced an expiry date for this new visa waiver policy.
Where did you see the date November 14, 2024?
hello! I’m travelling to Thailand in October 2024 and I’m planning to stay for the initial 60 days that are now allowed without a VISA, so I’ll be leaving on December 2024.
Will I be able to spend other 60 days if going back to Thailand on March 2025?
Thanks for your attention
Dear Cecilia,
Unless otherwise advised by the authorities before your planned trip to Thailand in March 2025, you will be able to return to the country without a visa and enjoy a 60-day stay……………….
thank you very much for your reply!
Good to know. A similar question: I would like to stay in Thailand for 6 months start from September 2024. I’ll enjoy visa exemption for 60+30 days within 2024. Can I just do a border run (eg to Laos) before New Year Eve and then walk back in January 2025 and get another visa exemption for 60+30 days more? Is it likely to have any issues here?
Thanks so much!!
For the moment, there are no regulations governing the number of entries into Thailand under this new visa-free regime.
However, recent political changes in the country could have an impact on these new visa rules…
Thanks much! I’ll take it into consideration.
Hello, I live in Laos and can not find any info on the rule regarding two land crossings a year limit.
Has this rule changed or are you still only allowed two land crossings a year into Thailand ?
Not Pakistan in the list very big country for thai tourist
Everybody is happy about this.
Can the 60 day visa exemption be extended for a extra 30 days for 1900 bht,like the old 30 day visa exemption?
what about kenyan nacionality with greek EU residence permit?
my wife is kenyan but she has EU residence permit up to 2028
can we travel to thailand without visa?
Excellent