Visa-Free Entry Cancelled: Which Countries, How Many Days
Countries whose visa-free entry to Thailand was cancelled, the days of stay allowed for each, and which visa is needed to enter for work.
Reveal list of countries “Visa-free cancellation”
Which countries can enter Thailand for how many days?
The Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced a restructuring of visa exemption and special privilege measures for the year 2569 (2026), effective immediately after 15 days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette.
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In-depth look at 6 categories of new visa measures
Visa Exemption for 30-day Stay (P.30)
Travelers from major economic and developed countries can enter Thailand for tourism and stay for 30 days without a visa.
Visa Exemption for 15-day Stay (P.15)
Specific target countries that receive special visa exemption, with a maximum temporary stay limited to 15 days.
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Tourists who must apply for a visa at Thai immigration checkpoints and pay fees as prescribed by law.
Special Agreement for Stays Not Exceeding 90 Days (P.P.90)
Reciprocal bilateral agreements between Thailand and foreign governments allow for long-term stays of up to 3 months without a visa.
Special Agreement for Stays Not Exceeding 30 Days (P.P.30)
Exchange of visa exemption benefits for general passport holders with neighboring countries and friendly contracting states.
Special Agreement for Stays Not Exceeding 14 Days (P.P.14)
Special short-stay measures for neighboring countries bordering Thailand, for convenience in short business contacts.
Transition Period Rules (Transition Period Rules)
Those who entered before the measures became effective
For foreign nationals who entered Thailand for tourism or stay under the previous visa exemption privilege, they will continue to be allowed to stay in Thailand according to the original period until such stay period expires, without any retroactive revocation of rights.
After the new rules are fully effective
When the new rules become effective after 15 days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette, foreign travelers must comply with 3 main alternative criteria, namely:
- Entry under the new eligibility criteria according to the specified type
- Rights according to bilateral agreements (Bilateral agreements)
- Apply for a visa in advance through the e-Visa system according to the purpose
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When can the right to stay in Thailand under the new measures begin to be counted?
A: These measures will be effective immediately after 15 days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette onwards, and will begin to be enforced in the year 2569 (2026).
Q: For Myanmar tourists, what does "by air only" mean?
A: It means that Myanmar passport holders will receive a 14-day visa exemption only when traveling into Thailand via international airports. If entering via land border checkpoints, this exemption will not apply, and a visa must be obtained as usual.
Q: If a foreign friend's country is not in any of these categories, what should they do?
A: If a foreign national's nationality is not listed under visa exemption or VoA criteria, they must always officially submit an advance visa application through Thailand's electronic visa system (e-Visa) before traveling.
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