Thailand Updates Visa Rules for 90-Day Entry in 2026

Thailand revised its visa-exemption rules in September 2026, establishing that only five countries qualify for a 90-day visa-free entry. This update, effective from September 15, 2026, categorizes countries based on the length of stay permitted.

Nationals from Cambodia and Myanmar can enter visa-free for 14 days, with Myanmar's access limited to international airports. The five countries eligible for the 90-day visa-free entry are covered under existing bilateral agreements for ordinary passport holders.

Additionally, a broader group of nine countries qualifies for 30 days of visa-free access, including China, Laos, Russia, Hong Kong, Macao, Timor-Leste, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Vietnam. The changes also ended the previous 60-day visa-free scheme that had been in place since July 2024.

Under the new framework, 60 countries now receive 30 days visa-free, while Seychelles and Mauritius have a separate 15-day allowance. Long-stay categories remain unaffected by these changes.