Published on 14. August 2026
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Thailand: Visa exemption scheme

  • ASEAN Newsflash - Q3 2026
  • End of 60-day visa-free entry scheme for 93 nationalities approved
  • Most eligible countries will revert to a 30-day limit
Markus Schlüter
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany)
Martin Chrometzka
Associate Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany)
On 15 July 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the end of its 60-day visa-free entry scheme for 93 nationalities.

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Each country or territory will be assigned to one of the three categories only: 30-day Visa Exemption, 15-day Visa Exemption, or Visa on Arrival. most eligible countries will revert to a 30-day limit.

The Visa on Arrival program will be reduced from 31 to 4 eligible countries. The measures are to take effect 15 days after publication.

 

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