Thailand has approved shorter, country-specific visa-exemption stays, but the replacement

Thailand has approved shorter, country-specific visa-exemption stays, but the replacement rules were still awaiting publication in the Royal Gazette on 16 July 2026. They take effect 15 days after publication — re-check the official policy update immediately before travel.

Thailand's visa-exemption list and 60-day stay length change frequently

Thailand's visa-exemption list and 60-day stay length change frequently — always confirm your nationality on the official Thai e-Visa portal before you travel.

Visa-free entry is for tourism (and certain business/ad-hoc work), not paid employment.

All arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before travelli

All arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before travelling.

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Visit (visa exemption): South Korean citizen in South Korea → Thailand

🇰🇷 nationality: South Korea🇰🇷 lives in: South Korea🇹🇭 going to: Thailandfully verified 2026-06-17

South Korean citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for tourism — up to a 60-day stay under Thailand's visa-exemption scheme.

What this visa is for

Short tourism visit to Thailand under the 60-day visa-exemption scheme — no visa to obtain in advance.

Validity: Visa-free entry — no visa is issued in advance
Entries: Each visa-free entry is granted on arrival
Max stay per visit: Up to 60 days, extendable once by up to a further 30 days at the immigration officer's discretion

official source →

Before you travel

Start 1–14 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups.

Pick your travel date — every deadline below updates instantly:

When do you want to travel?

You're on track — start by 20 Oct 2026 to be ready in time.

Confirm you're visa-exempt for tourismstart by 20 Oct 2026

Your nationality is on Thailand's visa-exemption list, so no visa is needed for a short tourism visit.

takes ~1 day

Source: image.mfa.go.th · updated 2026-06-17

Plan a stay within 60 daysstart by 5 Nov 2026

Visa-free entry allows up to a 60-day stay, extendable once by up to a further 30 days.

takes ~1 day

Source: image.mfa.go.th · updated 2026-06-17

Enter Thailand and get your stampstart by 18 Nov 2026

You receive your visa-free stay on arrival; any extension of stay is decided by the immigration officer.

takes ~1 day

Source: image.mfa.go.th · updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Valid passport — A passport valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages. ✓ verified
Proof of onward travel — A confirmed air, train, bus or boat ticket showing that you will leave Thailand within the permitted visa-exempt stay. ✓ verified
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — Submit the free TDAC online within 3 days before arrival and keep the confirmation available for travel. ✓ verified
Proof of funds — Be ready to show cash or equivalent funds of at least THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family at the border. ✓ verified

Official entry rules

No visa to apply for in advance: you enter visa-free for tourism and receive your stay stamp on arrival.

Review the official visa-exemption rules (image.mfa.go.th) →

Fees

Visa-free tourism entry

No visa fee — entry is visa-free

varies

No visa fee for visa-free tourism entry. A 30-day extension applied for inside Thailand carries a government fee.

Gotchas to watch

Thailand has approved shorter, country-specific visa-exemption stays, but the replacement rules were still awaiting publication in the Royal Gazette on 16 July 2026. They take effect 15 days after publication — re-check the official policy update immediately before travel.
Thailand's visa-exemption list and 60-day stay length change frequently — always confirm your nationality on the official Thai e-Visa portal before you travel.
Visa-free entry is for tourism (and certain business/ad-hoc work), not paid employment.
All arrivals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before travelling.

Sources

Every step on this page comes from an official source, with the date it was last checked. Sources used:

consular.mfa.go.th — Thailand MFA (official)
image.mfa.go.th — Thailand MFA (official)
doha.thaiembassy.org — Royal Thai Embassy (official)
london.thaiembassy.org — Royal Thai Embassy (official)
seoul.thaiembassy.org — Royal Thai Embassy (official)

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