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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of ThailandThai Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Thailand Passport Holders Travel?

Thailand passport holders can visit 40 countries without a visa, 2 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Thailand passport #123 of 199.

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40
Visa-free destinations
2
With unlimited stay
38
With a time-limited stay
30 days
Most common stay (16 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Thailand

Below is the full list of countries that Thailand citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 30 days (1 month). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Thailand passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AlbaniaAlbania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ArgentinaArgentina Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BrazilBrazil Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BruneiBrunei Visa-free 14 days
Flag of CambodiaCambodia Visa-free 14 days
Flag of ChileChile Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ChinaChina Visa-free 30 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GeorgiaGeorgia Visa-free 360 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 30 days
Flag of IndonesiaIndonesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of JapanJapan Visa-free 15 days
Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Flag of LaosLaos Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MacauMacau Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MongoliaMongolia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MyanmarMyanmar Visa-free 14 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PanamaPanama Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PeruPeru Visa-free 180 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RussiaRussia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TaiwanTaiwan Visa-free 14 days
Flag of TajikistanTajikistan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye Visa-free 30 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Flag of VietnamVietnam Visa-free 30 days

Unlimited stay countries for Thailand passport

2 countries let Thailand passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Thailand citizens

Holders of a Thailand passport can travel to 40 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 2 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 38 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 37 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 6 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Thailand citizens can reach 83 countries without a classic visa application. A further 33 countries offer an eVisa, and 82 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Albania, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei and Cambodia, among many others.

Where can Thailand citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Thailand passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (2 countries)

Dominican Republic and Palestine

360 days (almost a year) (1 country)

Georgia

180 days (6 months) (1 country)

Peru

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (11 countries)

Albania, Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Haiti, Kiribati, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Kyrgyzstan

30 days (1 month) (16 countries)

China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Tajikistan, Türkiye and 1 more

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Japan

14 days (2 weeks) (4 countries)

Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar and Taiwan

Key takeaways for Thailand passport holders

With 40 visa-free destinations, the Thailand passport ranks #123 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 30 days (1 month).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Thailand citizens

How many countries can Thailand passport holders visit without a visa?

Thailand passport holders can visit 40 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 2 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 38 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (37) and electronic travel authorisations (6), Thailand citizens can enter 83 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Thailand citizens?

2 countries let Thailand passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Dominican Republic and Palestine.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Thailand passport holders?

30 days (1 month) is the most common allowance — it applies in 16 countries, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Micronesia, Mongolia, Philippines and 6 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Thailand citizens?

Apart from the 2 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 360 days (almost a year), available in Georgia.

Where is the Thailand passport ranked?

With 40 visa-free destinations the Thailand passport ranks #123 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Thailand passport holders: 40 visa-free, 37 visa on arrival, 6 eTA and 33 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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