Associate Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany)
Thailand´s new visa rules: What you need to know (May 2026 cabinet approval)
- Thailand is tightening its visa regulations
- Impact on stays that have already been booked
- Details will be announced at a later date
Current 60‑day visa‑exemption for most tourists (e.g., Germany, China) will be cut to 30 days (some nationalities → 15 days). The change is not active yet – no official start date has been announced so far.
If you have already booked your stay
No need to rebook. Arriving before the new rule takes effect still gets you the 60‑day stamp
If you arrive after the change in regulation
You will receive a 30‑day visa‑exemption (or 15 days for the few affected nationalities).
The 30‑day stay can be extended once for another 30 days at any Immigration Office.
Who remains unaffected?
Travelers holding a tourist visa or other non‑immigrant visa.