The short version
- 30 days, not 60 — for 60 countries and territories, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany and India.
- For tourism. Coming for something else? Get the right visa.
- One extension of up to 30 days is usually possible (1,900 baht, at the officer's discretion).
- Land entries capped at two visa-exempt entries per calendar year.
- Still file the TDAC — the free Digital Arrival Card — before every arrival.
What changed
The new rules were published in Thailand's Royal Gazette on 31 August 2026 and took effect on 15 September, replacing the 60-day visa exemption.
| Before 15 Sep 2026 | From 15 Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-free stay | 60 days | 30 days, tourism |
| Countries covered | 93 | 60 (plus Seychelles and Mauritius at 15 days) |
| Visa-exempt land entries | No fixed annual cap | Two per calendar year (with exceptions) |
| Bilateral agreements | Unchanged — 90, 30 or 14 days depending on the agreement | |
Visa on arrival now applies to Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia. If your passport isn't on the exemption list, arrange a visa before you travel.
Already in Thailand on the old rule? If you entered before 15 September on the 60-day exemption, you keep the stay you were given. The new 30 days apply from your next entry.
Extending your 30 days
You can usually extend once, by up to 30 days, at a Thai immigration office. Take your passport and a completed TM.7 form; the fee is 1,900 baht. It isn't automatic — the officer decides — so treat about 60 days as the most to plan around on a single entry.
The two-a-year land-border limit
Visa-exempt entries through a land border are now generally limited to two per calendar year. The limit doesn't apply to citizens of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore, or other nationalities the Interior Minister designates.
There's no fixed number for air arrivals, but immigration officers can question or refuse travellers whose passports show repeated back-to-back visa-exempt stays. What this means for visa runs →
Want to stay longer?
- Tourist visa (TR): applied for in advance through Thailand's official e-Visa system — the option for a longer look around than 30 days.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): the main route for remote workers. DTV and other long-stay options →
Splitting your time across countries?
Our free Southeast Asia trip planner checks each stop against its own visa limit.
Frequently asked questions
Did Thailand end the 60-day visa exemption?
Yes. The 60-day visa exemption ended on 15 September 2026. It was replaced by a 30-day visa exemption for 60 countries and territories, for tourism.
Which countries get 30 days visa-free in Thailand?
60 countries and territories, including the UK, US, Australia, Canada, Germany and India. Seychelles and Mauritius get 15 days. Countries with their own bilateral agreement with Thailand keep its terms.
Can I extend the 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?
Usually once, by up to 30 days, at a Thai immigration office, for 1,900 baht using form TM.7. It is at the officer's discretion, so plan around roughly 60 days as the realistic maximum on one entry, not a guarantee.
I entered on the old 60-day exemption. Do I lose days?
No. Travellers who entered before 15 September 2026 under the 60-day exemption keep the stay they were granted. Your next entry falls under the new 30-day rules.
Sources
Last checked against these sources on 3 November 2026. Entry rules change, sometimes with little notice — confirm on the official site before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- Thailand introduces new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September — TAT Newsroom
- Thailand: reduction in visa-exempt stay duration — Fragomen
- Thailand entry requirements — GOV.UK foreign travel advice
- Visa exemption extension — Thai Visa Services
- Thailand visa-exempt land border limit: two a year — The Thaiger