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Thailand passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Thailand passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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40Visa-free
38eVisa
37Visa on arrival
83Visa required

Thailand passport at a glance

With a Thailand passport you can enter 40 destinations visa-free and 37 with a visa on arrival, so 77 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 83 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Thailand

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Thailand passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (15 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa-free (30 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Thailand passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2182014
Asia211199
Europe20142
North America62510
Oceania4523
South America5115

Longest visa-free stays

Where Thailand passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 40
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 37
Visa required 83

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Thailand passport holders visit without a visa?

Thailand passport holders can visit 40 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil and others. Adding the 37 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 77 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Thailand passport holders?

37 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Thailand passport holders, including Armenia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Thailand passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Thailand passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Kenya, Morocco, Colombia, Australia, India, Antigua and Barbuda and others.

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Thailand passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Thailand passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Thailand passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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