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What you can do on a visit to Thailand

On a Tourist visa exemption (from 15 September 2026) (30 days for most eligible nationalities (14, 15 or 90 days for some)), you can come for: holiday. Tap any line to see the official source.

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Who it's for
60 nationalities for 30 days; 2 for 15 days; 2 for 14 days; 5 for 90 days (bilateral)
How long
30 days for most eligible nationalities (14, 15 or 90 days for some)
  • Land or sea border entries on the exemption: twice per calendar year (Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore exempt).
  • Cash of 20,000 baht per person or 40,000 baht per family.
  • Extension only at the immigration officer's discretion.

You can

You can't

  • Business meetings

    The exemption covers tourism only; other purposes need a visa.

    for the purpose of tourismdoha.thaiembassy.org ↗
  • Conferences and trade fairs

    The exemption covers tourism only; other purposes need a visa.

    for the purpose of tourismdoha.thaiembassy.org ↗
  • Negotiating or signing contracts

    The exemption covers tourism only; other purposes need a visa.

    for the purpose of tourismdoha.thaiembassy.org ↗
  • Paid work in the country

    The exemption covers tourism only; other purposes need a visa.

    for the purpose of tourismdoha.thaiembassy.org ↗

Check first

  • Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • VolunteeringThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

  • Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say

    Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.

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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.