Thailand Visa Insights
Expert guides, tips and updates on the Destination Thailand Visa.
FeaturedThailand Visa Exemption Cut to 30 Days from 15 September 2026: Royal Gazette Confirmed, Who Is Affected and What to Do
The 60-day visa-free stay is over: four Ministry of Interior notifications published in the Royal Gazette on 31 August 2026 cut the exemption to 30 days for 60 countries from 15 September 2026, cap visa-free land entries at two a year and shrink Visa on Arrival to three nationalities. Here is what the Gazette actually says, who keeps their 60-day stamp, and the visas that still let you stay longer.
ImmigrationDTV Visa New Rules from 31 August 2026: Home-Country Embassy and Police Clearance Certificate
Thailand changed the Destination Thailand Visa on 31 August 2026: apply only at the embassy of your nationality or permanent residence, and add a police clearance certificate. Who is affected, what counts as residence, how old the certificate may be, and what to do now.
ImmigrationThailand Visa-Free 30 Days 2026: 60-Day Exemption Cut Approved
Thailand's Cabinet approved cutting the 60-day visa exemption to 30 days for most countries. It is not yet law — the 60-day stamp still applies at the border. Here is the full breakdown.
ImmigrationThailand Visa on Arrival for India: The Move to 15 Days (2026)
Thailand's 19 May 2026 overhaul moves India into a 15-day Visa on Arrival (2,000 THB). It is not yet in force — as of early June 2026 Indians still get 60 days visa-free.
ImmigrationThailand Visa Run Limit: Only 2 Visa-Free Entries a Year (2026)
Thailand now flags more than two visa-exempt 'visa runs' a year for denial of entry — at airports and land borders. Here's the real rule, the nuance, and the fix.
ImmigrationThailand's 20,000 Baht Proof-of-Funds Rule on Arrival Is Being Enforced Again
Thailand has resumed enforcing its 20,000 THB proof-of-funds-on-arrival rule for tourists. It's not new — only the spot-checks are back. Here's what to carry.
DTV Thailand VisaThailand Elite Visa vs DTV 2025: A Cost Comparison
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) offers the same 5-year, multiple-entry residence as a Thailand Elite membership at a fraction of the price — plus remote-work rights Elite doesn't allow. Here's the 2025 cost breakdown.
DTV Thailand VisaRetirement Visa Thailand vs DTV: Why Smart Retirees Choose DTV in 2025
Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) gives retirees more financial flexibility, far less bureaucracy and real travel freedom compared with the traditional retirement visa. Here's the full comparison for 2025.
DTV Thailand VisaNon-O Visa Thailand vs DTV: Why Smart Expats Choose DTV in 2025
Thailand's new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) offers 5-year validity, remote-work flexibility and no age limit — a compelling alternative to the traditional Non-O visa. Here's how the two compare in 2025.