Nationals of the following 93 countries and territories are exempted from a visafor tourism, short-term business engagements, or urgent ad-hoc work in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days.
- Stay Duration: Up to 60 days
- Extension Option: Up to an additional 30 days, at the discretion of the immigration officer (maximum stay of 90 days).
- Eligibility for New Visa Application: Apply for a new visa type in Thailand before reaching 90 days.
Eligible Countries and Territories:
- Asia-Pacific:
Australia, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (ROK), Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
- Europe:
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK.
- Middle East & Central Asia:
Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
- Americas:
Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, USA.
- Africa:
Morocco, South Africa.
Important Notes:
- Purpose of Stay: This exemption is for tourism, business, or urgent workonly.
- Extension of Stay: Subject to immigration officer’s discretion.
- Required Documents for Extension: Include proof of onward travel, accommodation, and other supporting documents.
For more information, please contact the Department of Consular Affairs or the Thai Immigration Bureau.
