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Have visa rules for UK passport holders visiting Thailand changed from 60 days to 30 days?

Jats ******
asked Jul 5, 2026
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Hi,

I am a UK passport holder visiting Phuket on 20 July for 34 days...

Have visa rules changed from 60 days to 30 days yet?

Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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A UK passport holder inquired about potential changes to visa rules for tourists visiting Thailand, specifically asking if the duration had been altered from 60 days to 30 days. Comments from the community confirmed that no changes had been made yet, with one suggesting to check the Royal Gazette for official updates, while another simply stated that the visa rules remain unchanged.
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Khun *******
Khun *******
Wow. Far too long for Phuket. Move somewhere better.
Nuttaporn **********
Nuttaporn **********
Nothing change, enjoy your trip
Christopher ********
Christopher ********
Not until it’s published in the Royal Gazette .. and probably a grace period after that
Graham ******
Graham ******
Christopher Leslie 15 days after
Alan **********
Alan **********
Google says "No, not yet".
Jats ******
Jats ******
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Alan Rothwell - Thanks...that's the first place I checked...but wanted some additional confirmation to avoid any last minute issues..

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