Visa Exemption due to the Bilateral Agreement
LIST OF COUNTRIES WHICH HAVE CONCLUDED AGREEMENTS ON THE EXEMPTION OF VISA REQUIREMENTS WITH THAILAND
I. List of Countries which have concluded agreements on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or official or service/special passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 and 90 days
30 DAYS
| 1. Cambodia | 5. Myanmar |
| 2. China | 6. Oman |
| 3. Laos | 7. Vietnam |
| 4. Mongolia |
90 DAYS
| 1. Argentina | 17. Luxembourg |
| 2. Austria | 18. Malaysia |
| 3. Belgium | 19. Mexico |
| 4. Bhutan | 20. The Netherlands |
| 5. Brazil | 21. Nepal |
| 6. Chile | 22. Peru |
| 7. Costa Rica | 23. The Philippines |
| 8. Croatia | 24. Poland |
| 9. Czech Republic | 25. Romania |
| 10. Germany | 26. Russian Federation |
| 11. Hungary | 27. Singapore |
| 12. India | 28. Slovak Republic |
| 13. Israel | 29. South Africa |
| 14. Italy (including Liechtenstein) | 30. Switzerland |
| 15. Japan | 31. Tunisia |
| 16. Korea : Republic of Korea | 32. Turkey |
II. List of countries which have concluded agreements on the exemption of visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for a period of not exceeding 30 and 90 days
30 DAYS
| 1. Laos | 4. Macau SAR |
| 2. Vietnam | 5. Russia (Since 24 March 2007) |
| 3. Hong Kong SAR (*) |
(*) According to the Agreements on Exemption of Visa Requirements between Thailand and Hong Kong SAR and between Thailand and Macau SAR, all types of Thai passports including diplomatic and offcial passports shall be exempted from visa requirements for a visit of not exceeding 30 days to Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.
90 DAYS
| 1. Argentina | 4. Republic of Korea |
| 2. Brazil | 5. Peru |
| 3. Chile |
NB : Nationals of countries which hold Agreements on Visa Exemption Requirements with Thailand intending to work or stay in Thailand beyond the agreed bilateral arrangement must apply for an appropriate visa before entry into Thailand in order to submit the application for work or stay permit.
Tourist Visa Exemption (Unilateral)
– According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002), 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002) ,18 October B.E. 2547 (2004) and 6 May B.E. 2548 (2005) , passport holders from 40 countries and Hong Kong SAR do not require a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes if their stay in the Kingdom does not exceed 30 days.
– The applicant must possess instrument of means of living expenses 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family accordingly.
– Please also be advised that ordinary passport holders of 40 countries and Hong Kong who intend to engage in certain activities are eligible to apply for a visa when entering the Kingdom if their qualifications meet the conditions set forth by the Office of Immigration Bureau. For more information, please contact the Office of Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, off South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Tel. (662) 287-3101-10 or at website http://police.go.th
List of 40 countries and one region is as follows:
| 1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia |
| 2. Austria : Republic of Austria |
| 3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium |
| 4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil |
| 5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain |
| 6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam |
| 7. Canada |
| 8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark |
| 9. Finland : Republic of Finland |
| 10. France : French Republic |
| 11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany |
| 12. Greece : Hellenic Republic |
| 13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region |
| 14. Iceland : Republic of Iceland |
| 15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia |
| 16. Ireland : Republic of Ireland |
| 17. Israel : State of Israel |
| 18. Italy : Republic of Italy |
| 19. Japan |
| 20. Korea : Republic of Korea |
| 21. Kuwait : State of Kuwait |
| 22. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
| 23. Malaysia |
| 24. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| 25. New Zealand |
| 26. Norway : Kingdom of Norway |
| 27. Oman : Sultanate of Oman |
| 28. Peru : Republic of Peru |
| 29. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines |
| 30. Portugal : Republic of Portugal |
| 31. Qatar : State of Qatar |
| 32. Singapore : Republic of Singapore |
| 33. Spain : Kingdom of Spain |
| 34. South Africa : Republic of South Africa |
| 35. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden |
| 36. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation |
| 37. Turkey : Republic of Turkey |
| 38. United Arab Emirates |
| 39. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 40. United States of America |
| 41. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam |