Thailand is halving its visa-free entry period from 60 to 30 days for most nationalities—a major shift for digital nomads, retirees, and frequent visitors.
Thailand announced it is reducing the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of most countries. This is a significant change for anyone relying on visa runs or short-term entries to stay in the country.
If you've been using the 60-day visa-free entry to extend your time in Thailand—either by leaving and re-entering or by combining it with a 30-day extension at immigration—you'll need a new strategy. The 30-day window is tighter and makes the math harder for long-term stays without a proper visa.
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The 30-day window makes the math harder for long-term stays without a proper visa.
Your options now: apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV), which gives you 180 days and is renewable; get a Non-Immigrant Visa (typically 90 days, renewable); or use a retirement visa if you're over 50 with the required funds. The DTV is the most accessible for remote workers and costs around 10,000 baht. If you're currently in Thailand on a visa run cycle, check the exact implementation date and plan your next entry accordingly. This is not a rule change to ignore or hope goes away—it's already in motion.
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