ThailandEntry and visas

Thailand entry rules

Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Thailand in advance: the stay is 15 to 30 days depending on the passport. Citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Moldova apply for an e-visa online in advance.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

Passport	Entry	Stay	Conditions
Russia	Visa-free	30 days	Under the Thailand–Russia agreement; the former 60-day stay ended on 15 Sep 2026.Source: Embassy in Moscow
Belarus	Visa on arrival	15 days	Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.Source: Embassy in Moscow
Ukraine	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Kazakhstan	Visa-free	30 days	Under the bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports.Source: Thai MFA
Uzbekistan	e-Visa	60 days	Visa exemption and visa on arrival ended on 15 Sep 2026; a TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.Source: Embassy in Moscow
Kyrgyzstan	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Tajikistan	e-Visa	60 days	Not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival lists; a tourist visa is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th.Source: Embassy in Astana
Turkmenistan	e-Visa	60 days	Not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival lists; a tourist visa is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th.Source: Consular Department
Armenia	e-Visa	60 days	Visa on arrival ended on 15 Sep 2026; a TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.Source: Embassy in Moscow
Azerbaijan	Visa on arrival	15 days	Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.Source: Embassy in Doha
Georgia	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Moldova	e-Visa	60 days	A TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.Source: Embassy in Moscow
Israel	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
EU countries	Visa-free	30 days	All 27 EU countries are listed; tourism only, extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
United Kingdom	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Embassy in London
United States	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Canada	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Turkey	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA
Serbia	Visa on arrival	15 days	Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.Source: Embassy in Doha
Australia	Visa-free	30 days	Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.Source: Thai MFA

RussiaVisa-free
30 days. Under the Thailand–Russia agreement; the former 60-day stay ended on 15 Sep 2026.
Source: Embassy in Moscow
BelarusVisa on arrival
15 days. Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.
Source: Embassy in Moscow
UkraineVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
KazakhstanVisa-free
30 days. Under the bilateral visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports.
Source: Thai MFA
Uzbekistane-Visa
60 days. Visa exemption and visa on arrival ended on 15 Sep 2026; a TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.
Source: Embassy in Moscow
KyrgyzstanVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
Tajikistane-Visa
60 days. Not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival lists; a tourist visa is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th.
Source: Embassy in Astana
Turkmenistane-Visa
60 days. Not on the visa-exemption or visa-on-arrival lists; a tourist visa is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th.
Source: Consular Department
Armeniae-Visa
60 days. Visa on arrival ended on 15 Sep 2026; a TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.
Source: Embassy in Moscow
AzerbaijanVisa on arrival
15 days. Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.
Source: Embassy in Doha
GeorgiaVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
Moldovae-Visa
60 days. A TR tourist visa (up to 60 days) is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th, fee $40.
Source: Embassy in Moscow
IsraelVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
EU countriesVisa-free
30 days. All 27 EU countries are listed; tourism only, extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
United KingdomVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Embassy in London
United StatesVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
CanadaVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
TurkeyVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA
SerbiaVisa on arrival
15 days. Visa on arrival at designated checkpoints; fee 2,000 baht (≈ $60), cash only.
Source: Embassy in Doha
AustraliaVisa-free
30 days. Tourism only; extendable by up to 30 more days at an immigration office.
Source: Thai MFA

Sources: Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow — revised visa exemption and visa on arrival from 15 Sep 2026 · Thai Foreign Ministry — visa exemption and visa on arrival from 15 Sep 2026 (PDF) · Royal Thai Embassy in Astana — e-visa · Thai Department of Consular Affairs — revision of visa exemption · Royal Thai Embassy in Doha — visa exemption and visa on arrival · Royal Thai Embassy in London — visa exemption and visa on arrival

What is checked at the border

Proof of accommodation and an onward ticket leaving Thailand within 30 days of arrival.
Funds: 20,000 baht (≈ $600) per person or 40,000 baht (≈ $1,200) per family, in cash or equivalent.
The TDAC digital arrival card: free, submitted within 3 days before arrival and for every entry.
Purpose: tourism only; for other purposes or frequent trips the embassy advises getting a visa.
Via land border checkpoints, no more than two visa-free entries per calendar year (except nationals of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore).

How to extend your stay

The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended by up to 30 more days at a Thai immigration office, at the officer's discretion.

Overstay penalties

A fine of 500 baht (≈ $15) per day, capped at 20,000 baht (≈ $600); overstaying more than 90 days means deportation and an entry ban whose length depends on the overstay.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Thailand?

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Belarus, Azerbaijan and Serbia get a visa on arrival. Citizens of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Moldova apply for an e-visa in advance.

How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa?

30 days for citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Türkiye and Australia. 15 days for citizens of Belarus, Azerbaijan and Serbia.

Can the stay be extended?

The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended by up to 30 more days at a Thai immigration office, at the officer's discretion.

What happens if I overstay?

A fine of 500 baht (≈ $15) per day, capped at 20,000 baht (≈ $600); overstaying more than 90 days means deportation and an entry ban whose length depends on the overstay.

What is checked on entry to Thailand?

Proof of accommodation and an onward ticket leaving Thailand within 30 days of arrival. Funds: 20,000 baht (≈ $600) per person or 40,000 baht (≈ $1,200) per family, in cash or equivalent. The TDAC digital arrival card: free, submitted within 3 days before arrival and for every entry. Purpose: tourism only; for other purposes or frequent trips the embassy advises getting a visa. Via land border checkpoints, no more than two visa-free entries per calendar year (except nationals of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore).

How can I stay in Thailand longer?

A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: work & business visa, study visa, staying with family visa, retirement visa, destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — for remote work (digital nomads, freelancers) and activities such as Muay Thai and Thai cooking, long-Term Resident (LTR) — 10-year visa.

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.