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Visa requirements for Thailand

Who can enter Thailand, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 112 countries can enter Thailand without a visa in advance. 97 have full visa-free access; 15 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

97 visa-free
15 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
137 visa required

Visa-free entry

97 nationalities

Visa on arrival

15 nationalities

Visa required in advance

137 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the east and northeast, Cambodia to the southeast, and Malaysia to the south. Its maritime boundaries include the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea and shares maritime borders with Vietnam, Indonesia, and India. Thailand has a population of nearly 66 million people and covers an area of approximately 513,115 km2. The capital and largest city is Bangkok.

CapitalBangkok

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population71.6M

Area513,120 km²

CurrencyThai baht

LanguagesThai

Calling code+66

Tourist arrivals39.9M (2019)

Climate in Bangkok

Warmest May, coolest October, driest January.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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