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Thailand visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Thailand? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South-Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

97Visa-free

29eVisa

15Visa on arrival

57Visa required

Thailand entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 97 can enter Thailand visa-free (most commonly for up to 60 days) and 15 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 29 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 57 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

112 of 198 passports can travel to Thailand without arranging anything before departure.

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Thailand entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Thailand
United States of America	Visa-free (60 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (60 days)
Canada	Visa-free (60 days)
Australia	Visa-free (60 days)
Germany	Visa-free (60 days)
France	Visa-free (60 days)
India	Visa-free (60 days)
China	Visa-free (60 days)
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (60 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa-free (60 days)

Thailand visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Thailand.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	3	4	7	40
Asia	34	2	4	10
Europe	38	2	3	2
North America	10	2	7	4
Oceania	5	2	6	1
South America	7	3	2	0

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 97

Albania60 days
Andorra60 days
Argentina90 days
Australia60 days
Austria60 days
Bahrain60 days
Belgium60 days
Bhutan60 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei60 days
Bulgaria60 days
Cambodia60 days
Canada60 days
Chile90 days
China60 days
Colombia60 days
Croatia60 days
Cuba60 days
Cyprus60 days
Czechia60 days
Denmark60 days
Dominica60 days
Dominican Rep.60 days
Ecuador60 days
Estonia60 days
Fiji60 days
Finland60 days
France60 days
Georgia60 days
Germany60 days
Greece60 days
Guatemala60 days
Hong Kong60 days
Hungary60 days
Iceland60 days
India60 days
Indonesia60 days
Ireland60 days
Israel60 days
Italy60 days
Jamaica60 days
Japan60 days
Jordan60 days
Kazakhstan60 days
Kosovo60 days
Kuwait60 days
Laos60 days
Latvia60 days
Liechtenstein60 days
Lithuania60 days
Luxembourg60 days
Macau60 days
Malaysia60 days
Maldives60 days
Malta60 days
Mauritius60 days
Mexico60 days
Monaco60 days
Mongolia60 days
Morocco60 days
Myanmar14 days
Netherlands60 days
New Zealand60 days
Norway60 days
Oman60 days
Panama60 days
Papua New Guinea60 days
Peru60 days
Philippines60 days
Poland60 days
Portugal60 days
Qatar60 days
Romania60 days
Russia60 days
San Marino60 days
Saudi Arabia60 days
Singapore60 days
Slovakia60 days
Slovenia60 days
South Africa60 days
South Korea60 days
Spain60 days
Sri Lanka60 days
Sweden60 days
Switzerland60 days
Taiwan60 days
Timor-Leste30 days
Tonga60 days
Trinidad and Tobago60 days
Turkey60 days
Ukraine60 days
United Arab Emirates60 days
United Kingdom60 days
United States of America60 days
Uruguay60 days
Uzbekistan60 days
Vietnam60 days

eVisa 29

Visa on arrival 15

Visa required 57

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 97 can enter visa-free, 15 can get a visa on arrival, 29 need an eVisa and 57 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Thailand without a visa?

97 passports have visa-free access to Thailand, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Mexico and others. The most common visa-free stay is 60 days.

Does Thailand offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 15 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Thailand eVisa online?

29 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Thailand. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Thailand?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 36 can enter Thailand visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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