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Thailand's New Visa Rules Are Catching Tourists Out

Most eligible visitors now get 30 days for tourism, while travelers can generally request one 30-day extension for a 1,900-baht fee, officials said.

BANGKOK – Many travelers still expect Thailand’s old 60-day visa exemption, but arrivals on or after September 15, 2026, may receive only 30 days at entry. That shorter stay can create problems for visitors with longer itineraries, especially if they haven’t checked whether a 30-day extension or a proper tourist visa is the safer option. […]

The post Thailand’s New Visa Rules Are Catching Tourists Out first appeared on Chiang Rai Times.

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Thailand's authorities will reduce, from 15 September, the time when citizens of the EU States can remain in the country without a visa, from 60 to 30 days. The decision has been confirmed by the Bangkok authorities and will affect tourists from over 60 states and territories, including EU countries, Euronews reports, [...] Article Thailand reduces visa-free stay for EU citizens appears first in NordNews.

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CTN News l Chiang Rai Times broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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