You apply for the TR and the METV yourself on thaievisa.go.th. Fees, funds and processing times differ by embassy.
What this section covers
- The tourist visa in 2026: fees by embassy, funds and the document list.
- The METV for several trips in six months.
- Your options after the 30-day change, including the extension and the entry limit.
Each tourist visa document is explained in tourist visa documents. Refusals are in tourist visa rejected.
Pick your route
| Your trip | Route | Days | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| One trip, up to 30 days | Visa-free entry | Up to 30 | At the border, if your passport is on the list |
| One trip, 31 to 60 days | TR, or visa-free plus an extension | Up to 60 | TR: thaievisa.go.th before you fly. Extension: immigration office in Thailand |
| One trip, up to about 90 days | TR plus one 30-day extension | Up to 90 from entry (Washington DC) | thaievisa.go.th, then immigration in Thailand |
| Several trips in 6 months | METV | Up to 60 per entry | thaievisa.go.th before you fly |
| More than two visa-free land entries a year | A visa | - | The visa-free land limit is generally two a year (TAT) |
| Remote work, a long course or study | Not a tourist visa | - | See Thailand visa requirements |
The extension is at the discretion of the immigration officer (Washington DC).
TR and METV in brief
| TR | METV | |
|---|---|---|
| Entries | One | Several |
| Stay per entry | Up to 60 days | Up to 60 days |
| Validity | 3 months | 6 months |
The fee at each embassy and the funds each post asks to see are in the tourist visa 2026 guide.
Before you choose
- Check whether your passport is on the 30-day visa-free list.
- Count the days of each trip and the number of trips.
- Confirm your purpose is tourism.
- Check the funds your embassy asks to see before you book.
Compare your papers with your embassy's list using the tourist visa pre-check.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay in Thailand without a visa in 2026?
Since 15 September 2026, up to 30 days for 60 countries and territories, for tourism only.
How long does a Thai tourist visa allow?
Up to 60 days per entry. Washington DC says an extension can bring the total to 90 days from entry, at the officer's discretion.
TR or METV?
The TR is for one entry within 3 months. The METV allows several entries within 6 months, with up to 60 days per entry.
Is there a limit on visa-free entries?
Yes. Visa-exempt entry is limited to two entries per calendar year, by land or by air (London). Citizens of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore have had an exception from this limit at land borders; check with your Thai embassy before you rely on it.
Sources
- london.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-general-information (read 23 Oct 2026)London visa general information: visa-exempt entry "only twice within a calendar year"; more visits need an appropriate visa
- mfa.go.th/en/content/pb-summary-03092026-en (read 22 Oct 2026)from 15 Sep 2026: 30-day visa-free scheme for 60 countries and territories, tourism only
- washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/trsingle-entry (read 22 Oct 2026)TR 3 months validity, 60 days, extension of up to 30 days to a maximum of 90 days from entry; updated 27 Aug 2026
- moscow.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/83954-2-tourist-visa (read 22 Oct 2026)TR valid 3 months, up to 60 days; METV valid 6 months, up to 60 days per entry; updated 12 Sep 2026
- washingtondc.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visaexempt-voajul2024 (read 22 Oct 2026)30-day exemption for 60 countries from 15 Sep 2026; extension of up to 30 days at the discretion of the immigration officer; updated 17 Sep 2026
- london.thaiembassy.org/en/content/revision-of-thailand-s-visa-0926 (read 22 Oct 2026)visa exemption only twice within a calendar year; more visits need a suitable visa
- tatnews.org/2026/09/thailand-introduces-new-30-day-and-15-day-visa-exemption-rules-from-15-september/ (read 22 Oct 2026)land-border checkpoints: the 30-day exemption generally no more than twice per calendar year
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.
- Last checked
- First published
What changed
- entry limit corrected. The London embassy confirms two visa-exempt entries per calendar year, by land or by air.
- first published. Retargeted to the broad "which tourist route" question with a route table. The fee and funds tables now live only on the tourist visa 2026 guide.
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