Thailand Visa & Entry Requirement News

All the latest policy changes, visa announcements, and essential travel updates specifically for entry into Thailand. Stay informed to plan your trip confidently.

Mountainous green valley at sunset in Thailand.

Thailand Visa Exemption Ends for 21 Nationalities

Thailand visa exemption changes, announced for September 15, 2026, require ordinary passport holders from 21 countries to obtain a tourist visa.
Karst hills and green valleys at sunset in Thailand.

Thailand Visa-Free Entry Cut to 30 Days

Thailand visa-free entry will be cut from 60 to 30 tourism days for 60 countries and territories from September 15, 2026. Old rules apply until then.
Green rice fields with distant mountains in Thailand.

Thailand Visa-Free Change Affects Moroccan Travelers

Thailand has approved a visa rule overhaul that would remove Morocco from the 60-day visa-free scheme once the new rules are published.
Turquoise water surrounds rocky islands and a sandy beach in Phi Phi Island, Thailand.

Thailand Ends 60-Day Visa-Free Stay for 93 Countries

Thailand has approved ending its 60-day visa-free stay for 93 countries, with the new rules expected after Royal Gazette publication.
A winding river flows through a lush green valley surrounded by forested hills and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky in a rural area of Thailand.

Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days

Thailand is reviewing its visa-free entry rules and may reduce the permitted stay to 30 days. Here’s who could be affected and what to do.
A winding path through green hills with mountains and a sunset in the distance

Thailand mulls overstay fine waivers for stranded tourists

Thailand is considering overstay fine waivers and possible support for tourists stuck due to Middle East-related flight disruptions. What travelers should do.