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Has the visa exemption rule in Thailand changed from 60 to 30 days?
I am arriving next week, is it true that the visa exemption has changed from 60 to 30 days ?😟😱
Answer summary
As of March 2026, the visa exemption period for many nationalities entering Thailand remains at 60 days. While there are discussions about potentially reducing this to 30 days, no official change has occurred yet. Travelers are advised to check official sources for the most current information and to prepare accordingly.
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Sunil ******
What's the farang old ugly guys going to do who have bargirl wives in isaan hipe they can adjust lol
Jim *******
Press junk, years old, and sh1it social networks, nothing is in any consideration to change anything.
Andrew ******
they are talking about it, might just replace that visa all together with a 6 month tourist visa.
Bundis ****
Nope when nobody knows until then its 60 days
Sunil ******
Changed to 3 minutes
Anett ********
OPSunil Pawa did you experience it?🤔
Sunil ******
Anett Miehle haha you are joking right
Vishnu ********
Yes, because you firangs misbehave
Anett ********
OPVishnu Kapoor firangs? Do you mean farangs?
Vishnu ********
Anett Miehle No Firangs... Spell check corrected my spelling to FIRANG from FARANG
Scott *******
No not yet. Might have a 6 month tourist coming soon
David *******
No
James **********
This down side of social media is chinese whispers on a massive scale
Peter ********
No
Alan **********
Just talking for now
Dan **********
Choose your immigration clerk wisely. They can and will do anything.
Anett ********
OPDan Burridge preferable no lady 🤔
Mark *********
Why a hundred answers all saying the same thing? Why not thumbs up a correct answer?
Pertti *********
No
JO ********
Are u solo traveler
Anett ********
OPJO BA ED of course 😎
JO ********
Anett Miehle
I’m a solo traveler heading to Bangkok (Khao San) on the 28th March.4 day trip.
Looking for fun, friendly people—solo travelers or groups—to explore the city, try street food, and enjoy the nightlife together. 🌏✨
If you’re around at the same time, let’s meet, share stories, and make this trip unforgettable! 💬✈️
555😅
I’m a solo traveler heading to Bangkok (Khao San) on the 28th March.4 day trip.
Looking for fun, friendly people—solo travelers or groups—to explore the city, try street food, and enjoy the nightlife together. 🌏✨
If you’re around at the same time, let’s meet, share stories, and make this trip unforgettable! 💬✈️
555😅
JO ********
Anett Miehle i am too a solo traveler,going Bangkok at 28 march
Tony *******
Change to.69 🤣🤣
Anett ********
OPTony Stark will change later 😉🤣
Arnold *******
No
Charly *******
Must be declared in the official press by thai goverment (Royal...?)
Alan *******
No date of change given at this time.
Jim ********
As of now
Jóhann **************
No
Eric *********
Not yet and why the Thai government keeps changing this I have no idea at all ….40 … days would be a good compromise
Graham *******
No its still 60 days
Lars *******
It is a proposal.
Paul *******
NO
Brett *****
No
Tony *******
Any doubts use Sherpa website to all visa requirements worldwide in real time
Wayne *******
No but if you been here long enough or come here often you know they can always surprise you with a new rule
Patrick *********
Next week.
Brian *********
A bigger concern is going to be vehicle fuel shortages if Iran continues to block the strait.
SincereM********
How many dopes have to say no . Jesus some people are plain thick
Russ **********
Thus will be of de ha vu style interest to those who got caught in the turmoil of change during the wuhan scam period.... when travellers mid flight found the rules had changed on them overnight without warning...
Roman **********
Thai government do much talking and experts at seeding confusion. Nothing official.
Peter *******
What about Australia can I stay 60 days,
Jeffrey *****
Nothing has changed yet. It's still 60 days free entry with 30 days extension. They are in the initial steps of changing this, but it hasn't been approved yet. If it happens most likely it will be later this year, June or August.
Garry ********
No
Lawrence *********
And you can always get a thirty day extension at immigration.
Ross ********
It will be all over Facebook when it's TRUE
Jason ******
What's it matter how many days? Get the right visa to start with and stay as long as you want
Jan ********
Check for gods sake on your Thai embassys website.
Michael *******
Not for Americans
Frazer ************
Not yet but it will happen probably some time later this year.
Dave ********
No
Michael *******
Not yet its still 60 maybe change june
Pla ***********************************
Not yet 🙏 They're still debating whether to bring it into force. If you're concerned then consider applying for a tourist visa.
Karen *********
Still 60 days
Bent *************
No
SincereM********
Who cares I’m here 2 years and not a bother
Michael ********
SincereMoose1711 who cares. Answer the question respectfully or shut the f up
Pla ***********************************
SincereMoose1711 good for you. Doesn't help others so STFU 😕
Filip *************
Google it
David *******
free visas soon for everyone great news
Gordon ********
No not yet
Andrew ***********
It hasn't changed. It's still 60 days.
Massimiliano ********
Better you stay home
Neemo *****
It's on the way but I reckon end of the year will be in effect
Anthony *********
Has anyone had a problem with there flights being cancelled due to the on going conflict in the middle East
Chris *****
60
Rock **********
????
Nuttaporn **********
Fake news from the refrigerator.😅 Not yet change
Sean **********
30 days has been talked about for quite some time now. Has not happened as of yet. It is still 60 days.
Simon ********
For the tenth time this week...
Chris ***********
Don't know where you got this from, but it's just happening in the future. not now yet.
Nicknam*******
It is not true.
Pla ***********************************
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3 yetNicknam*******
Pla Tong - Kirstie in Thailand x yes, it is not true yet it's a good idea to keep oneself apprised of updates as it may change going forward. For now though, the answer is nope, still at 60.
Frankie *******
As long as the crime rates go down with all the British drunk guy fighting n causing trouble.
Sai ***************
Iam arriving on 27 th do you think by that time it will be changed to 30 days any experts here ?
SincereM********
Sai Sena Koppula Jesus will you get a life if your that thick stay at home 🏠
Jan *****************
Unfortunately not yet
Sunil *******
Jan Willem Kuipers you mean fortunately?
Jan *****************
Sunil Pahwa no.
Dara ********
better to make it 45 days, so everybody will be happy ! 😀
Wolfgang *******
Thailand currently has enough other problems to solve than to worry about such trivial matters as visa issues.
Jan ************
Anett Miehle, the short answer is NO they are thinking about it.
Islander ******
In the next link you can check with your data, official website , updated info :
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Mike **********
Not yet but its coming
Ginette *****************
Not yet
Wilf ********
Simple no as not yet
Russ *******
It may change 5 times before you arrive.. or at least they may SAY it's changing 5 times before you arrive, but change nothing. I'm starting to think Thailand do this on purpose for some reason - they like to confusion it creates.. not sure why.
Other places like Cambodia for example... easier.
Other places like Cambodia for example... easier.
Travelling **********
not at the moment
Trustworth***********
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Bobby *********
Soon it will.
Mari *************
No ! Always 60 days
Joe **********
Mari Lou Fields No it used to be 30 days!
Sean *******
Not as of yet
Ben ******
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Kevin ********
No
Ivan *********
No still.60 days
Jim ********
I was there last Wednesday and it was still 60 days
David *********
Its happening but no date has been set as yet
Jay ********
Not yet
It’s official when it’s published in The Royal Gazette
It’s official when it’s published in The Royal Gazette
Jens *******************
hvorfor tjekker du ikke bare på ambasadens hjemmeside? Og hvor får du så mange misinformationer fra - brug din forstand.
Giovanni *******
No 60 daysat moment 21.3.2026
Jack *********
No
Michael *******
Thailand is moving forward with reducing the visa-free stay from 60 days back to 30 days, as reported in March 2026. While approved in principle to curb abuse, no exact implementation date has been finalized. The current 60-day rule for 93 countries remains in place until the new regulation is officially announced.
Jo **********
No
Andreas ********
Nonsense
Tammy **************
It’s always the “digital rage baiters” aka creators
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Herbert *********
No
Malcolm *********
No
Francisco ****************
No
Mick *********
Nothing has changed. I expect they’ll give notice before they change it, if they do change it. But this is Thailand so expect the unexpected.
John *********
Not yet, just talking about it
Stu **********
Due any day soon
Graeme *******
Here we go again . It's been an ongoing saga for quite awhile . The powers that be are to busy forming a governments and getting ready to constitution yet again to worry about that at the moment.
Anthony ******
No one knows, including the person who decides.
Steven *********
Classic Thailand 😂
Derek *********
No and stop saying it.
Pla ***********************************
Derek Russell helpful?
Buriram ******
Not now !!!!
Andreas *********
No, but you will probably be asked by immigration very precisely for the purpose of your stay. The flight ticket will also be checked. 60 days is not considered touristy believed more. So be well prepared, what you want to do, where you live, etc. Without a visa, it's getting more and more difficult.
Stephen ***********
Have you tried to Google?
Joe **********
Stephen Southwood He's asking on here what's the problem? If you dont want to be helpful just scroll by its that simple!
Stephen ***********
Joe Wongsena but you see it every day, how long does it take to google and then you get a true and direct answer, and if you don’t like what I put on there just scroll past
Ove ********************
I got 60 dags att Nong Kai 13th this month without any problem. Nice Emigrstion and helpful up there.
Bruno *****
Still the same as TODAY... in Thailand you never know when they are going to change something. The government has been talking about it!
Gaylee **********
Not yet changed
Liam ***********
No still 60 days even after all the FB experts saying otherwise for last 3 months
Todd *********
No change
Sam *********
I got here a few days and they stamped me Mar to may, so it's 60days
ChiangMaiR***********
Depends on what passport you're holding
Anett ********
OPChiangMaiRemoteWorker European
Neil ********
Anett Miehle As of March 2026, citizens of most European countries (including all EU member states, the UK, Switzerland, Norway, and others) are eligible for Thailand’s visa exemption scheme.
Under this program, which was expanded in July 2024 to cover 93 countries and territories (including Europeans), you can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism, short-term business, urgent work, or similar purposes.
• Initial stay: Up to 60 days upon arrival (via air or land).
• Extension: You can apply for a one-time extension of an additional 30 days at a Thai Immigration office while in the country. This costs 1,900 THB (approximately $55–60 USD, depending on exchange rates) and is granted at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Under this program, which was expanded in July 2024 to cover 93 countries and territories (including Europeans), you can enter Thailand without a visa for tourism, short-term business, urgent work, or similar purposes.
• Initial stay: Up to 60 days upon arrival (via air or land).
• Extension: You can apply for a one-time extension of an additional 30 days at a Thai Immigration office while in the country. This costs 1,900 THB (approximately $55–60 USD, depending on exchange rates) and is granted at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Lawrence *******
Still 60. No problems.
Andy ********
You have a lot of answers most saying that nothing as changed as of today. Unfortunately that doesn't help you in your planning.
It really depends on how long your visit is going to be. Let me try to summarise.
If you are travelling in the next 7 days it may me too late to do anything so just travel and work things out when you get here.
Visit less than 30 days. Do nothing the proposed change won't affect you.
Visit between 30 and 60 days. You have two options, firstly apply for a single entry tourist visa. If approved you will be given permission to remain for 60 days when you arrive in Thailand. This is regardless of any change to the visa exempt scheme.
Secondly come without a visa and hope the change hasn't been implemented. If it has then you will need to apply for a 30 day extension within Thailand.
Visit between 60 and 90 days. Apply for a tourist visa and extend for 30 days.
Longer than 90 days and you will need to look at one of the many other visa options open to you.
It really depends on how long your visit is going to be. Let me try to summarise.
If you are travelling in the next 7 days it may me too late to do anything so just travel and work things out when you get here.
Visit less than 30 days. Do nothing the proposed change won't affect you.
Visit between 30 and 60 days. You have two options, firstly apply for a single entry tourist visa. If approved you will be given permission to remain for 60 days when you arrive in Thailand. This is regardless of any change to the visa exempt scheme.
Secondly come without a visa and hope the change hasn't been implemented. If it has then you will need to apply for a 30 day extension within Thailand.
Visit between 60 and 90 days. Apply for a tourist visa and extend for 30 days.
Longer than 90 days and you will need to look at one of the many other visa options open to you.
Jeff **********
Andy Oswald 👋 Hey Andy,
I arrived about 12 days ago. My passport was stamped and I was on my way with no paperwork. I’m assuming I get my 60 days and I have to go to some kind of immigration office for my additional 30 days. Any idea how long in advance, I need to visit the immigration office to apply for my additional 30 days to make it 90?
I arrived about 12 days ago. My passport was stamped and I was on my way with no paperwork. I’m assuming I get my 60 days and I have to go to some kind of immigration office for my additional 30 days. Any idea how long in advance, I need to visit the immigration office to apply for my additional 30 days to make it 90?
Andy ********
Jeff Grossman it depends on where you are therefore which immigration office you apply to. Most immigration offices allow you to apply when you have 30 or less days on your current right to remain stamp.
Three major offices that are exemptions are Bangkok and Chaing Mai who allow you to apply either 45 days or less remaining and Chonburi (Jomtien) that only allows you to apply when you have 7 or fewer days remaining.
Three major offices that are exemptions are Bangkok and Chaing Mai who allow you to apply either 45 days or less remaining and Chonburi (Jomtien) that only allows you to apply when you have 7 or fewer days remaining.
Anett ********
OPAndy Oswald thank you for your information 🙏
Andy *************
You leave next week, so do I, you don’t have to do anything, nothing has changed yet and it won’t change overnight.
Andy ********
Anett Miehle I understand that your originally post says you are arriving in Thailand in the next week then it is unlikely to change before Friday. Friday is the day changes to Thai law are normally posted in the Royal Thai Gazette. So changes are unlikely before Friday 27th.
Coaches *********
No
Like most things on this page
Far too many self appointed but clueless people who always say
If...
Maybe...
And create future scenarios in order justify their fallicious way of thinking
Like most things on this page
Far too many self appointed but clueless people who always say
If...
Maybe...
And create future scenarios in order justify their fallicious way of thinking
Coaches *********
These self appointed experts keep telling me l can not get something l already have and that l need to do something l have no intention of doing in order to get something already obtained that they said l could not get!
See how confusing and ill informed they are.
See how confusing and ill informed they are.
Chris ************
Coaches Charlie this happens when a lot of opinionated retired bored people hang out on Facebook. But not all bad! Lots of helpful kind people. Be sure to thank them.
Stefano **********
Not yet
Adrian ******
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OPAdrian Owen that is the article I read, too🤔
Adrian ******
If you think most counties are 30 day free visa anyway.
Mark *********
no
Richard ************
It will happen so be prepared, thialand is going too the bottom of the barrel right now it's just left there, not the time to go just saying. Inflation and liss poor attitude will be there
Hans *********
Richard Van Vorst omg man, you apparently knows things that even Thai government don't know, you must be the smartest man on earth, smart ass.
Richard ************
Hans Leander yes my ass is smart but my friend in imagration is smarter, so enjoy the inside knowledge
Anett ********
OPRichard Van Vorst I will see how it will be this time 🙏👍
Richard ************
Anett Miehle have a back plan on return ticket, this is a must air lines are very unstable, and prices are very inconsistent. Good luck
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Robert ***************************
It’s 30 days and u can do a 30 day extension. I just came in from USA with a tourist visa good for 60 days and u can get a 30 extension
Lorraine *****
Robert Harley AKA Harley Fire it’s not 30 days. The visa free waiver is still 60 days.
Marianne ********
Robert Harley AKA Harley Fire still 60 days with no actual final decision if it will go down to 30.
James ************
Robert Harley AKA Harley Fire dude. It has not changed yet. Dont give wrong answers
Michael ***********
It's not true until it is
Daniel *********
Non
Chris ********
No
Michael ******
Not been through the political process yet so probably months away.
Kendji *******
No
Derrick ********
Not yet
Malcolm *******
No
Roy *******
No
Ian *********
I got 60 days all is ok
Nigel **************
No
Daniel **********
No your ok now still
Ant ***********
NO
Charlie ***********
No not yet
Nivat ***************
As of late March 2026, the 60-day visa exemption for many nationalities is still in place. It has not officially changed to 30 days yet, but a reduction is expected soon due to concerns about misuse. Keep an eye on official updates, as the change could be announced shortly.
Dan *****
Nivat Chantarachoti that what I got told on Friday when I expected my visa . The immigration told me exactly what you already said ,👍
Dan *****
Extended*
Anett ********
OPNivat Chantarachoti thank you for your information 🙏
Dan *****
Anett Miehle he is right
Preben *******************
No
Wannikea *********
It's coming, but as of today it hasn't been implemented yet.
David *********
Nothing has changed.Thailand thinking about it.Could be months knowing this country
Bazaar******
No, nothing has changed at this stage
Amit *******
No not yet, Under consideration
Tony *********
Not yet
John **********
No, it hasn't changed. Still 60 days.
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