General Visa Information for Thailand

(updated 5th April 2024)

Visa Regulations

  • Visa exempt entry is now 30 days at Thai airports and border crossings.
  • The trial period for 45-day Visa waiver entry for High Season has ended, reverting to the previous 30-day Visa waiver entry.
  • Extensions for an additional 30 days (1 time only) can be obtained from the local Immigration office for 1900 Baht.

Latest Updates on Tourism Visa Rules

  • General free-range ‘tourism visa rules’ to Thailand are continuously changing.
  • For the latest specific information about Thai Immigration Forms while you are here,click here,
  • For general information, (governed by the Ministry of the Interior: Royal Thai Police Immigration Department) refer to these sites which are kept up to date: Thaiembassy.com  and  PCEC
  • However, it’s advisable to visit your local Thai Embassy / Consulate website  if you are outside Thailand,(governed by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Visa Runs and Health Insurance

  • ‘Visa Runs’ to both Cambodia & Laos are back in full operation.
  • Health Insurance requirement varies depending on the type of visa used to enter Thailand.
    • No health Insurance requirement for most visas except O-A visa.
    • O-A visa holders are subject to health insurance requirements, even for future extensions.

eVisas and Registration

  • eVisas are exclusively available online via your home country Thailand embassy website.
  • Tm30 Registration is operational via the Immigration website and should be re-activated within 24 hours of entering Thailand.
  • A permanent change of address must be reported to your local Immigration Office within 48 hours.

Important Notes

  • For stays exceeding 30 days, obtaining a visa is recommended.
  • Arriving in Thailand without a visa grants a free 30-day permission to stay.
  • Staying in Thailand without a valid permission stamp is a criminal offence with severe consequences.

(Special thanks to Key Visa for their extensive technical expertise in trying to keep us ‘up to date’ with the ever-changing visa scene in the past. Unfortunately with Darren’s passing this wonderful connection has ceased.)