How long can you stay in Thailand?
Thailand offers 60 days visa-free per entry to most Western nationalities (extended from 30 in 2024, confirmed permanent in 2026). Extendable once for an additional 30 days at any immigration office.
For 10 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 60 days per entry | Can be extended in-country |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Thailand on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 30 July (day 60).
- Need longer? This stay can usually be extended at an immigration office before it runs out.
Good to know
- 60 days per entry, visa-free
- Extendable +30 days for ~1,900 THB
- No advance authorization needed
Staying longer
Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa for high earners, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for digital nomads (180 days/entry, valid 5 years, ~10,000 THB), Education visa, Elite visa (~$15K+).
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Thailand?
Americans can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per entry without a visa. Can be extended in-country.
How long can British citizens stay in Thailand?
British citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per entry without a visa. Can be extended in-country.
How long can Canadians stay in Thailand?
Canadians can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per entry without a visa. Can be extended in-country.
How long can Australians stay in Thailand?
Australians can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per entry without a visa. Can be extended in-country.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.thaiembassy.com
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