Thailand Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Thailand: visa-free entry for up to 60 days. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Thailand visa at a glance
- Policy
- Visa-free entry
- Length of stay
- 60 days
- Cost
- Free
- Passport
- Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
Extended from 30 to 60 days July 2024 for US/UK/EU/Australia/Canada/NZ. Land entries: 30 days only. Passport must be valid 6+ months.
Most nationalities get 30-day visa-free entry by air (15 days by land). 60-day tourist visa available from Thai embassies. Extensions possible at immigration offices for 1,900 THB.
Customs allowances
Duty-free allowance: 200 cigarettes or 250g tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol. E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal in Thailand – they can be confiscated and you can be fined.
Prohibited items
Strict drug laws – penalties include death for trafficking. Do not carry or use drugs. Vaping/e-cigarettes are illegal. Buddhist image export requires a license.
Frequently asked questions about Thailand visas
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand?
Visa-free entry applies for Thailand: Extended from 30 to 60 days July 2024 for US/UK/EU/Australia/Canada/NZ. Land entries: 30 days only. Passport must be valid 6+ months.
How much does a Thailand visa cost?
Entry to Thailand is free under the current visa-free entry policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Thailand?
The standard visa-free entry allows 60 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Thailand require?
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.