Thailand Visa Guide 2026
Everything you need to know about visas for Thailand
From visa-free entry to long-stay visas — find the right visa for your trip
Good news for most travelers!
Since 2024, citizens of 93+ countries can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days. Extendable by 30 days at immigration for 1,900 THB.
🏖️ Tourist Visas
💻 Work & Digital Nomad
🏠 Long-Stay Visas
⭐ Premium Visas
Thailand Visa Overview 2026
Thailand offers a variety of visa options to accommodate different types of travelers, from short-term tourists to digital nomads and retirees. In 2024, Thailand extended its visa-free entry from 30 to 60 days for citizens of 93 countries, making it even easier to visit the Land of Smiles.
For longer stays, the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) introduced in 2024 allows remote workers to stay up to 180 days. Retirees aged 50+ can apply for a retirement visa (Non-Immigrant O-A), while the Thailand Privilege Card (formerly Elite Visa) offers long-term residence from 5 to 20 years.
Key Changes in 2024-2026
- Visa-free entry extended from 30 to 60 days
- New Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for remote workers
- Thailand Elite rebranded as Thailand Privilege Card
- Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for high-income individuals
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) replacing paper TM.6 form
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