What is the maximum stay in Thailand without visa?

Thailand's visa policy has a Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme. Under normal circumstances, eligible travelers can visit Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa.



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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.

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A Multi-Entry Tourist Visa allows foreign nationals unlimited entry to Thailand over a 6-month period. It is issued to people who visit the country for tourism, leisure, or medical purposes. A multi-entry visa allows the holder to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days per visit.

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If someone is not eligible for visa exemption, they may apply for a 15-day Visa on Arrival. If you are entering Thailand for tourism, leisure, or medical purposes, are not intending to visit other Asian countries, and know that 30 days will not be long enough, then you can apply for a 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa.

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Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries, usually for a period of thirty days to a year. In the case where a visa is issued for a single-entry, if you leave the country, you cannot re-enter, even if you have not exhausted the number of days you were given. This is where a Thailand Re-Entry Permit comes in.

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Thai Visas are issued for single or multiple entries, usually for a period of thirty days to a year. In the case where a visa is issued for a single-entry, if you leave the country, you cannot re-enter, even if you have not exhausted the number of days you were given. This is where a Thailand Re-Entry Permit comes in.

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You need a Re-Entry Permit for Thailand if you have a Single-Entry Visa and want to leave Thailand without your visa becoming void. You can get a Re-Entry Permit for both Tourist Visas and Non-Immigrant Visas.

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If you have already overstayed, our advice is different depending on length of overstay. Overstay a week or two -> prepare the fine and leave by airport immediately. Overstay more than 90 days -> seek legal help immediately and do not put yourself in any situations where you might be detained by police.

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People here are amiable and hospitable. However, many retirees from different countries may experience a cultural shock since Thailand's culture is so much different from the US and European cultures. You can find many people in the bigger cities who speak English; however, it may be pretty tricky in rural areas.

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In the past people could do infinite border runs (leaving by a land border and re-entering, getting a new visa exemption in the process) however as of January 1, 2018 you can only do 2 border runs per calendar year (any more and you will likely be denied).

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Thailand Visa Overstay Goes Up to 500 Baht A Day - Travel Happy. August 2023: Thailand has reopened to tourists. See our Can I Travel To Thailand page.

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What will happen if you overstay in Thailand? Overstaying a visa or permission to stay is illegal, even if you overstay by only one day. Anyone caught overstaying in Thailand will be subject to a fine, a possible ban from entering Thailand, and the possibility of being detained in a Thai immigration detention center.

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Visa Overstays
If an individual does not depart Thailand prior to expiration of his/her airport permit or visa, the individual is in the country illegally. In order to depart Thailand, it will be necessary to pay an overstay fine. The fine for overstaying a visa is 500 Baht per day, up to a maximum of 20,000 Baht.

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