Thailand Visas 2026
Every visa type that's actually current — each with its own full page below
Current in 2026
- ✅ Most Western nationalities enter visa-free for 60 days (30-day cut approved, not yet in effect)
- 📆 Extension at immigration office: +30 days for 1,900 baht, capped at 2/year
- 💻 The 5-year DTV is what most remote workers on Phangan are actually here on
- 🚢 Full visa run guide covers land, air, and where people actually fly from Phangan
Short-stay options
How you actually get into Thailand as a visitor — no long-term commitment required.
Purpose-based visas
For studying, marrying a Thai citizen, or retiring here.
Long-term & remote-work visas
The 5-to-20-year options — including the DTV, which is what most of Phangan's remote-work crowd is actually on.
Visa runs from Phangan
Need to reset your stay, or actually apply for a visa somewhere in person? Our dedicated visa run guide covers the classic land route to the Malaysian border, flying via Koh Samui or Surat Thani, and the direct Koh Samui–Singapore flight — with real costs and which option actually makes sense for what you need.
Need help with documents?
Licensed visa agencies in Thong Sala and Srithanu can assist with paperwork, visa runs and visa consultation for a fee.