Overview
The Cabinet has approved revision of Thailand’s visa exemption and VoA schemes.
Who will be affected?
Travellers travelling to Thailand on tourism and short term business purposes
Background
On 19 May 2026, the Cabinet has approved the revision of Thailand’s visa exemption and VoA schemes.
Impact
The revised measures include
- granting only one visa exemption scheme per country/territory;
- revoking the 60-day visa exemption scheme for all 93 countries/territories;
- revising the 30-day visa exemption scheme for tourism purpose and reducing the list of eligible countries/territories (from 57) to 54 countries/territories;
- introducing the new 15-day visa exemption scheme for tourism purpose for 3 countries/territories; and
- revising VoA and reducing the list of eligible countries/territories (from 31) to 4 countries/territories.
These measures will become effective 15 days after the Ministry of Interior announcements are published in the Royal Gazette.
Date of implementation
TBC
Santa Fe recommendation
Travelers intending to visit Thailand are strongly advised to carefully review the available visa categories and ensure that the appropriate visa is obtained prior to travel.
As visa eligibility and requirements may vary depending on the traveler’s nationality, as well as the purpose and duration of stay, obtaining the correct visa in advance can help avoid potential issues upon arrival and ensure a smoother immigration process.
Contact us
Please get in touch with us for further information or clarification:
Rachaneekorn Wangsuekul
Relocation Manager
Santa Fe Relocation
+66 (0) 65 504 8899
rachaneekorn.wangsuekul@santaferelo.com
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