You apply and pay yourself on thaievisa.go.th. We are a document pre-check service: we compare your files with your embassy's list before you submit. We are not a law firm and not the Thai government, and we do not apply for you.
The 2026 rule changes
| Date | What changed | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2026 | The Department of Consular Affairs announced new DTV documents | DTV applicants |
| 31 Aug 2026 | DTV: proof of permanent residence replaces the "current location" document, and a criminal record certificate is added | Every DTV application from this date |
| 31 Aug 2026 | New visa-exemption rules published in the Royal Gazette | Visa-free visitors |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Visa-free entry becomes 30 days for 60 countries and territories, for tourism only | Most holiday visitors |
| 28 Feb 2027 | The Apostille Convention enters into force for Thailand | Anyone who needs foreign documents recognised in Thailand |
Who needs which
| Your plan | Usual route | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 days, tourism | Visa-free entry, if your passport is on the list | Tourist visa |
| Up to 60 days, tourism | Tourist visa (TR) | Tourist visa |
| Several trips in 6 months | Multiple-entry tourist visa (METV) | Tourist visa |
| Months of remote work | DTV workcation | Requirements |
| Muay Thai, cooking or medical stay | DTV soft power | Requirements |
| Spouse or child under 20 of a DTV holder | DTV family | Requirements |
How the process works
- Choose the visa that fits your plan.
- Find the Thai embassy that covers your country. See embassies.
- Collect the documents it lists, with clear scans. See documents.
- Create an account on thaievisa.go.th, upload the files and pay the fee.
- Wait for the embassy's decision. Processing times differ by post.
Before you start
- Rules differ by embassy. Read the page of your own post and check its date.
- Fees, funds and certificate ages are not the same everywhere.
- No one can promise approval. The embassy decides.
Not sure which visa you need? Run the DTV pre-check or the tourist visa pre-check.
Frequently asked questions
Which Thai visa is best for a long stay?
For months of remote work, a Thai soft power course or treatment, or joining a DTV holder, the DTV. It gives up to 180 days per entry over 5 years.
Do I need a visa for a two-week holiday?
Not if your passport is on the list of 60 countries and territories with 30 days visa-free, for tourism.
Where do I apply for a Thai visa?
Online at thaievisa.go.th, through the Thai embassy or consulate that covers your country.
Does this site apply for the visa for me?
No. You apply and pay on thaievisa.go.th yourself. We check your documents before you do.
Sources
- mfa.go.th/en/content/pb-summary-03092026-en (read 22 Oct 2026)visa-free change of 15 Sep 2026: 30 days, 60 countries, tourism only; Royal Gazette 31 Aug 2026
- washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/dtv-visa (read 22 Oct 2026)DTV: 5 years, multiple entry
- london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/destination-thailand-visa (read 22 Oct 2026)DTV: 180 days per entry
- moscow.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/adjustment-to-supporting-documents-for-destination-thailand-visa-dtv-a (read 22 Oct 2026)DCA announcement 28 Aug 2026; DTV document change from 31 Aug 2026
- moscow.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/83954-2-tourist-visa (read 22 Oct 2026)TR and METV validity and stay
- hcch.net/en/news-archive/details/ (read 22 Oct 2026)Thailand deposited its accession to the Apostille Convention on 30 Jun 2026; in force for Thailand 28 Feb 2027
Reviewed by the Thai Visa Pre-Check team
We check documents; we are not a law firm and not the Thai government. We read each embassy page named in the sources on the date shown.
We sell a document check. We do not apply for you, and only the embassy decides your visa.
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What changed
- first published. Added the 2026 rule-change timeline and a short statement of who we are.
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