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title: "Thailand extends visa-free stays for 93 nationalities"
description: "Tourists from 93 countries can continue to enter Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 60 days."
url: https://bestofthailand.org/news/thailand-visa-free-extension
locale: en
---

# Thailand extends visa-free stays for 93 nationalities

Travel · August 25, 2026

Tourists from 93 countries can continue to enter Thailand without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

![Thailand extends visa-free stays for 93 nationalities](https://bestofthailand.org/images/news-travel.jpg)

The Thai cabinet has confirmed the continuation of the 60-day visa-exemption scheme covering 93 nationalities, alongside the option to extend for a further 30 days at immigration offices. Officials cited strong tourism recovery and digital-nomad demand. Travellers are reminded that proof of onward travel may still be requested at entry.

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