Thailand Visas 2026
Updated: July 2026
Current in 2026
- ✅ Most Western nationalities enter visa-free for 60 days
- 📆 Extension at immigration office: +30 days for 1,900 baht
- 🚢 Visa runs available from Phangan
- ⚠️ Always verify current rules for your specific passport
Visa-free entry
Thailand offers visa-free entry to citizens of many countries. Most European, American, Australian and other Western nationalities can stay for up to 60 days without a visa. After 60 days you can visit the immigration office for a 30-day extension (1,900 baht) or do a visa run.
Always double-check the current rules for your specific nationality as they can change.
Visa run from Phangan
A visa run is a short trip out of Thailand to reset your visa-free period. Standard route from Phangan:
- Ferry Phangan → Surat Thani
- Bus to the Malaysian border (Sadao, Ban Padan)
- Cross the border and come back
- Return to Phangan
The trip takes 2–3 days and costs around 2,500–4,000 baht.
Extending your stay on Phangan
The immigration office is in Thong Sala, near the bus station. Arrive early as there are queues. You will need: passport, 4×6 photo (2 pcs), completed TM.7 form, 1,900 baht.
Long-stay visas
- Tourist Visa (TR) — 60 days, issued at a consulate. Extendable at immigration.
- Non-Immigrant O — for those with a Thai family member
- LTR (Long-Term Resident) — visa for remote workers, from $80K income/year
- Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DESTINATION) — in development
Need help with documents?
Licensed visa agencies in Thong Sala and Srithanu can assist with paperwork, visa runs and visa consultation for a fee.