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Has the visa exemption in Thailand changed from 60 days to 30 days?

Alee **********
asked Mar 26, 2026
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is it true that the visa exemption has changed from 60 to 30 days
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The current visa exemption still allows a stay of 60 days in Thailand, and no official change to a 30-day exemption has been implemented yet. While there are discussions and a proposal to reduce the exemption to 30 days, it remains under consideration and requires formal publication in the Royal Thai Gazette to become effective. As of now, travelers can still enter Thailand under the existing 60-day visa exemption.
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Quitschie *********
Quitschie *********
With ticket prices for flights soaring, they should think again.
David *******
David *******
No
Andy *********
Andy *********
Sad, not yet
James ********
James ********
Knowing Thailand we will get 365 days visa free next week 👌 and 10 days only the week later 🤷‍♂️
Dara ********
Dara ********
so cannot reserve flight now for a 40 days stay in June
James ********
James ********
No... not yet approved.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You can still get a 60-day visa if you apply before departure. The 30-day visa is for VOA, unless they change the law.
Tomma *******
Tomma *******
Anonymous participant 697 that correct
Dca *****
Dca *****
Free Visa Exemption Entry for Tourism of 60 Days Stay ( ผ.60–ม.17 ) has been and still is in effect since 15 July 2024

The current Thai Prime Minister and Thai Interior Minister, previously as Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Thai Interior Minister was one of the persons to officially sign and promulgate ผ.60–ม.17 into effect on 15 July 2024

Since 19 September 2025, as Thai Prime Minister and Thai Interior Minister, he could have easily proposed to his own caretaker Thai Cabinet to pass a Thai Cabinet Resolution,and then, he alone would sign for any changes and has had plenty of opportunities and time to do so either before or after the Thai General Election held on 8 February 2026, and as of 26 March 2026, there are still no changes
Kenneth ************
Kenneth ************
YES, EVERYTHING YOU READ ON FACE BOOK IS TRUE
Alexander ***********
Alexander ***********
They informed all Embassies about the upcoming change. Waiting for announcement in Royal Gazette
James ********
James ********
@Alexander **********
no reports of that happening.
George *******
George *******
It'll solve everything, what like it did previously when it was thirty days only.?
Tim ***********
Tim ***********
The immigration officer will tell you whether it's been reduced or not when you leave the country. Just wait and see 😎
Shane *******
Shane *******
not yet
Karl *******
Karl *******
No
Phil ******
Phil ******
No
Steve *******
Steve *******
Funny...in some countries its 2 weeks....you're freaking out at 60 days...30 days. Brats!
Katie ******
Katie ******
@Steve ******
it's just hard to plan.
Steve *******
Steve *******
@Katie *****
I'm a traveler...what ever they give me is fine. Solo retired traveler...I'm flexible and gracious...lots of other places to see in the world
Mark *********
Mark *********
If it goes back to 30 days, what happens when you have a 6 month METV , just curious
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
@Mark ********
Your METV and Visa Exemptions are not related at all.
James ********
James ********
@Marianne *******
correct ✅
Mark *********
Mark *********
@Marianne *******
thank you, i wasn’t sure
Ray *****
Ray *****
@Mark ********
you can stay for the length the visa allows
Mark *********
Mark *********
@Ray ****
thanks
Greg ********
Greg ********
May maybe maybe not
Roger ***********
Roger ***********
Under discussion and only valid once published in the gazette so relax
Stathis ***********
Stathis ***********
They dont like visa exempts .

Get a tourist visa..

It doeasnt guarantee anything.

But its less possible to get into troubles.
Bob **********
Bob **********
Not yet most likely May
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
Its more than talks its something they are considering but not in affect yet - its been talk for months I doubt it will change anytime soon, however they seem to do anything they can to shoot themself in the foot with tourism
Bradley ********
Bradley ********
Nope. Nothing becomes law in Thailand until it gets published in the Royal Thai Gazette
Oliver **********
Oliver **********
Low season 30 days high season 60 days that's how the Thai's roll !
OWo ********
OWo ********
Fleace ********
Fleace ********
It will not be the 1st time reduced to 30 days.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Why are you worried if it's 30, 60 or 90? You don't have enough money anyway for 10 days
Greg ********
Greg ********
A proposal from the MFA has gone to cabinet for approval to reduce the 60 day VE to 30 according to reports.
Eh ****************
Eh ****************
why u guys worried when my country was allowed only 14 days 🙃
Jimmy *****
Jimmy *****
I came in yesterday 60 days.
Sören ********
Sören ********
Not yet. Maybe soon. Who knows?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
not yet but it will solve everything
Luc ************
Luc ************
Anonieme deelnemer 232 solve what? 🙄
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Very shortly it will
Elías ********
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 131 nobody knows when, but, if answering the question, no, it hasn't changed yet.
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Anonymous participant 131 No actual final decision yet.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Marianne *******
OK 👍

Can assure you, you'll see it very soon!
Elías ********
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 131 could be, but I personally don't believe it because I've been hearing the same for almost two years now. On a side note, I couldn't care less about it, tho. I have a 5-year visa anyway.
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Anonymous participant 131 That's fine. But no need to worry about it until it does, and has a set date when it goes into effect.
Scooter *****
Scooter *****
Yes ask face book because when you get your information from here you can quote it immigration and tell them they are wrong. 👍
GrayK******
GrayK******
@Scooter ****
your comment is just as smart as your looks
Scooter *****
Scooter *****
GrayKale866 say he who has a face like a dropped meat pie and put a fish on profile
GenuinePin**********
GenuinePin**********
@Scooter ****
more like 75cc Scoopy
Elías ********
Elías ********
No
Gift *****************
Gift *****************
It is still under consideration at the moment.

Currently, the visa exemption allows a stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, until an official announcement is made.
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Gift ****************
it's been always under consideration, meaning that until published on the Royal Gazette, you can safely disregard it

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