Thailand
How long you can stay in Thailand without a visa, by passport.
Checked November 7, 2026 against the sources listed below.
Short stays
| Passport | Entry | How long | Before you go | Longer stays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | No visa | 30 days per visit Up to 30 days per entry under the tourist visa exemption scheme in force from 15 September 2026 (replaced the 60-day exemption). Tourism purpose; land-border entries on visa exemption limited to two per calendar year. | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) at tdac.immigration.go.th, required for every entry, submitted within 3 days before arrival; free. No ETA requirement found in the official sources checked. | One extension of up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office (form TM.7, 1,900 THB fee), at the officer's discretion, for up to 60 days in total. |
| Canada | No visa | 30 days per visit Up to 30 days per entry under the tourist visa exemption scheme in force from 15 September 2026. Land-border entries on visa exemption limited to two per calendar year. | TDAC within 3 days before arrival; free. No ETA requirement found in the official sources checked. | One extension of up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office (TM.7, 1,900 THB), at the officer's discretion. |
| United Kingdom | No visa | 30 days per visit Up to 30 days per entry under the tourist visa exemption scheme in force from 15 September 2026. Land-border entries on visa exemption limited to two per calendar year. | TDAC within 3 days before arrival; free. No ETA requirement found in the official sources checked. | One extension of up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office (TM.7, 1,900 THB), at the officer's discretion. |
| EU country | No visa | 30 days per visit Up to 30 days per entry under the tourist visa exemption scheme in force from 15 September 2026. Land-border entries on visa exemption limited to two per calendar year. | TDAC within 3 days before arrival; free. No ETA requirement found in the official sources checked. | One extension of up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office (TM.7, 1,900 THB), at the officer's discretion. |
| Australia | No visa | 30 days per visit Up to 30 days per entry under the tourist visa exemption scheme in force from 15 September 2026. Land-border entries on visa exemption limited to two per calendar year. | TDAC within 3 days before arrival; free. No ETA requirement found in the official sources checked. | One extension of up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office (TM.7, 1,900 THB), at the officer's discretion. |
Digital nomad visa
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
| Length | 5-year multiple-entry visa; up to 180 days per entry |
|---|---|
| Renewal | Limited renewal. Stay per entry can be extended through the Immigration Bureau in Thailand; the embassy page gives no length, so check with the Bureau. The visa itself is valid for 5 years. |
| Income | THB 500,000 a one-time Proof of funds of at least 500,000 THB: 6-month bank statement, payslips or sponsorship letter. Crypto and investment statements not accepted. This is a funds requirement, not a monthly income threshold. |
| Where to apply | online (thaievisa.go.th), handled by the Thai embassy/consulate for the applicant's location |
| Who can apply | Any nationality |
| Taxes | The official embassy page gives no tax guidance for DTV holders. |
Sources: Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest
What we couldn't confirm
- The 30-day extension (TM.7, 1,900 THB) comes from a non-official article (s3) that cites the Thai embassies in Washington, Brussels and London. I did not fetch those embassy pages directly.
- No ETA requirement appeared in any official source fetched. Thailand's ETA was not confirmed as either active or cancelled.
- The official TAT source describes the 30-day exemption as for tourism. Business-visit rules under the new scheme were not confirmed.
- DTV in-country extension length and any tax treatment were not stated in the official source.
- Royal Gazette text (31 Aug 2026) not fetched directly; relied on TAT summary.
Sources
- Thailand introduces new 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT News)
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), Royal Thai Embassy, Abuja
- Thailand: 30-day visa-free stay can be extended by another 30 days, VisasNews (unofficial, used only to corroborate)
- Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for 60 countries, TTG Asia (unofficial, used only to corroborate)
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Royal Thai Embassy, Budapest
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