Update: Proposed Reduction of Visa-Free Stay Period for Thailand in 2026
Thailand has officially ended the 60-day visa exemption scheme that was in place since 2024. The new policy limits visa-free stays to 30 days for most nationalities, with specific shorter durations for citizens of Cambodia and Myanmar.
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Thailand has officially ended the 60-day visa exemption scheme that was in place since 2024. The new policy limits visa-free stays to 30 days for most nationalities, with specific shorter durations for citizens of Cambodia and Myanmar.
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Thailand: New Entry Rules Effective September 15, 2026
Royal Thai Embassy, London
VisasNews
Government Public Relations Department (PRD)
Gulf Today
Royal Thai Embassy, London
KPL Lao News Agency
Royal Thai Government / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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