Visa Exemption

Visa Exemption allows foreign nationals from eligible countries to enter Thailand without applying for a visa in advance.

Tourist Visa

A Tourist Visa is required for foreign nationals who are not eligible for visa exemption. The application must be submitted online before entering Thailand.

Important: Nationals who are eligible for visa exemption may still choose to apply for a Tourist Visa in order to save their visa exemption privilege for a future entry.

Length of Stay in Thailand

Both Visa Exemption and Tourist Visa grant the same initial length of stay:

• 60 days permitted stay upon entry
• Extension of stay of 30 days available at a local Immigration Office
• Maximum stay per entry: 90 days

If a foreigner stays in Thailand for the full permitted period each time, they may use Visa Exemption and/or Tourist Visa up to 2 times per year.

• First entry: 60 days + 30-day extension = 90 days
• Second entry: 60 days + 7-day extension = 67 days
  (New regulation effective from November 2025)

Maximum total stay per year: 157 days (90 + 67 days)

Important Notes

• Using Visa Exemption and Tourist Visa alternately to extend overall stay in Thailand is possible, however: Approval of extensions is entirely at the discretion of Immigration officers.

• It is strongly recommended to stay outside Thailand for at least 7 days before re-entering.
  • Immediate re-entry or very short stays outside Thailand may raise suspicion and lead to closer inspection.

• The applicant must appear in person.
• Thai Immigration does not specify how many days in advance the extension must be requested.
• However, it is recommended to apply at least 7 days before the permitted stay expires.

Required Documents

1. TM.7 Application Form (available at Immigration or downloadable from the Immigration website)
2. 1 photograph, 2-inch size, full face, white background, taken within the last 6 months
3. Extension fee: 1,900 THB
4. Copy of passport main page + latest entry stamp
5. Copy of previous extension stamp (if any)
6. TM.6 / TDAC confirmation (registered before entering Thailand, within 3 days prior to arrival)
7. TM.30 residence notification after arrival in Thailand
   (Strongly recommended to complete on the first day of stay)

Additional Supporting Documents (Recommended)

• These documents are not officially listed as mandatory, but are recommended in case Immigration requests further evidence.
• Proof of funds: approximately 20,000 – 40,000 THB
• Proof of accommodation in Thailand, such as:
  • Staying with a Thai national: copy of Thai ID card and house registration of the host
  • Tourist accommodation: hotel booking or rental contract
• Outbound flight ticket from Thailand (if available)