Thailand visa requirements by nationality

Whether you need a visa for Thailand depends on the passport you hold. Of the 15 most-checked passports, 14 enter visa-free and 1 need to apply for something in advance. Visa-free stays run to 60 days depending on nationality. Find your passport in the table below for the exact rule, the stay length, the passport validity required, and any arrival registration you have to complete separately.

Thailand is a member of ASEAN, which does not create a shared visa. Each member state sets its own entry rules, so permission to enter one does not cover another.

Entry rules by passport

Select your nationality for the full answer: stay length, passport validity, pre-registration and how to apply.

Entry requirements for Thailand by passport
PassportWhat you need
LithuaniaVisa-freeUp to 60 days
GermanyVisa-freeUp to 60 days
United KingdomVisa-freeUp to 60 days
United StatesVisa-freeUp to 60 days
FranceVisa-freeUp to 60 days
PolandVisa-freeUp to 60 days
NetherlandsVisa-freeUp to 60 days
SpainVisa-freeUp to 60 days
ItalyVisa-freeUp to 60 days
BrazilVisa-freeUp to 60 days
IndiaVisa-freeUp to 60 days
ChinaVisa-freeUp to 60 days
TürkiyeVisa-freeUp to 60 days
Nigeriae-VisaUp to 60 daysApply for a Nigeria passport
South AfricaVisa-freeUp to 60 days

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What to do next

The part most visa checkers leave out: what actually needs doing before you fly.

Confirm with the official source

Rules change without notice, and only the immigration authority of Thailand can tell you where you stand. Search for its official site before you travel.

What documents do I need?

Check your passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date. Renew first if you are close, because this is the most common reason travellers are turned away.

How long must it be valid?

Arrival Card required

Separate from any visa: Thailand requires this registration before or on arrival. Do it even if you need no visa.

Register

Good to know about Thailand

Crossing the region overland or by ferry means a fresh entry each time. Plan a multi-country trip through South East Asia as separate permissions rather than one.

Before you apply

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This is guidance, not authorisation. Entry rules change without notice and the final decision always rests with border officials. Dual nationality, residence permits and travel for any purpose other than tourism can change the answer. Confirm with the official government source before you book or fly. trip1 is not a substitute for airline check-in or boarding compliance.
Source: Travel BuddyChecked: 25 Aug 2026200 passports · 211 destinations