What changed, and when
A dated record of the changes covered in this guide.
Bangkok extensions, UK DTV and child visas
Three new source-linked guides cover Bangkok extension offices, DTV applications through London and visa requirements for children. The Bangkok guide distinguishes Counter K at IT Square Laksi Plaza from Building B. Sources for the new guides were checked 02 November 2026; unresolved details remain labelled Unverified. Related guides also receive editorial updates; their Last checked dates change only where facts were re-verified.
Guides refreshed
Thailand entry guides refreshed with clearer answers, comparisons, navigation and structured data. This is an editorial update; the rules retain the existing 15 October 2026 last-checked date and unverified details remain labelled.
Seven new Thailand entry guides
Seven new guides cover filling in TDAC, land and sea arrivals, the 30-day exemption country list, the free official TDAC, overstay fine estimates, family submissions and passport validity. Rules retain the existing 15 October 2026 last-checked date; unverified details remain labelled.
TDAC release 2026.10.00
Improves the email sending process to verify and record a decision on eligibility for the automated passport control channel.
Official TDAC FAQ · version updatesTDAC release 2026.09.00
Improved application software performance and stability.
Official TDAC FAQ · version updatesNew entry schemes in force
60-day exemption revoked; 30-day exemption for 60 countries and territories; 15-day exemption for 2; Visa on Arrival for 3.
TAT · rules effective 15 September 2026Royal Gazette publication
Publication of the revised exemption arrangements.
MFA Consular Affairs · announcementCabinet approves revision
Cabinet approval of the revised exemption schemes.
Thailand PRD · exemption changesTDAC becomes mandatory
TDAC mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering by air, land or sea.
Official TDAC manualTDAC release 2025.04.01
Home page notice added: complete the TDAC no more than 3 days prior to arrival.
Official TDAC FAQ · version updates
Read the dates in context
A publication date, an effective date and a guide refresh describe different events. The Royal Gazette publication is recorded on 31 August 2026, while the revised entry schemes took effect on 15 September 2026. The Cabinet approval entry records an earlier stage. Read the effective-date entry when deciding which change the guide is describing.
The TDAC entries form a separate timeline. The arrival card became mandatory for non-Thai arrivals by air, land and sea on 1 May 2025. The current release is 2026.10.00, dated 15 October 2026. The notice to complete the card no more than 3 days before arrival was added in release 2025.04.01 on 24 April 2025; release 2026.09.00, dated 17 September 2026, lists only performance and stability improvements. These arrival-card dates do not set a visa-exemption stay length.
The visible last-checked badge now records 23 October 2026, following this source review. A new page or an editorial refresh can have a later publication date without establishing that every source has been rechecked. Follow the source links below and confirm the requirements that apply to your nationality, purpose and arrival route.
Frequently asked questions
Does a guide refresh mean the Thailand entry rules changed?
No. A guide refresh updates content or presentation; it does not itself change entry rules. The current source review is dated 23 October 2026. Effective dates, source updates and editorial releases are identified separately in this log.
What happened to Thailand’s 60-day visa exemption?
The 60-day tourism exemption was revoked effective 15 September 2026. The arrangements covered here include 30 days for 60 countries and territories, 15 days for Seychelles and Mauritius, and separate bilateral schemes.
What if I entered Thailand before 15 September 2026?
Travellers already admitted before 15 September 2026 keep the stay stamped in their passport. Check that stamped permission when planning departure or an extension; the newer scheme does not replace the stay already granted.
Where can I follow updates to these guides?
This page records the changes covered by the guide and links to the Atom feed. Each rule entry links to its source. Confirm current requirements with a Thai embassy or Thai Immigration before travel.
New guides: DTV, TDAC FAQ, errors, transit and more
18 October 2026: nine new guides cover nationality and visa checks, DTV, airport arrivals, children, transit, proof of funds and TDAC questions and fixes. Unverified details remain labelled.
- TDAC Requirements by Nationality
- TDAC FAQ: Thailand Digital Arrival Card Questions
- Do I Need a Visa for Thailand? Check by Country
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): Eligibility and Documents
- Thai Airport Arrival Steps: BKK, DMK, HKT and CNX
- Thailand Entry Rules for Children and Minors
- Thailand Transit: Do You Need a TDAC?
- Thailand Proof of Funds: The 20,000 THB Rule
- TDAC Errors and Fixes: QR, Updates and Website Problems
31 October 2026: can you bring a vape to Thailand?
New guide: can you bring a vape to Thailand? A source-linked guide covers Thailand’s vape and IQOS import ban, possession and use penalties, fines, tobacco allowances and what to do at Customs. Sources checked 31 October 2026. This is a new guide publication, not an announcement of a rule change.
29 October 2026: bringing medicine into Thailand
New guide: bringing medicine into Thailand, including limits, FDA permits and customs declarations. Official sources were fetched and reviewed on 29 October 2026. This is a new guide publication, not an announcement of a rule change.
26 October 2026: visa exemption extension guide
New guide: whether and how a 30-day visa exemption can be extended. Sources were reviewed on 26 October 2026; unverified points remain labelled. The publication date of a guide is distinct from the effective date of an immigration rule.
26 October 2026: new TM30 guide
New guide: who files TM30 for hotels, condos and Airbnb. Sources were reviewed on 26 October 2026; unverified points remain labelled. The publication date of a guide is distinct from the effective date of an immigration rule.
19 October 2026: new visa and customs guides
New guides: visa extension, e-Visa and customs. Read the visa-extension application guide, the six official e-Visa application steps and the customs allowances and prohibited-vape guidance. Sources were reviewed on 19 October 2026; unverified points remain labelled. The publication date of a guide is distinct from the effective date of an immigration rule.
Dated source timeline
- 15 October 2026 — TDAC release 2026.10.00. The official FAQ’s Version Update section records a decision on eligibility for the automated passport control channel, shown in the email, and a QR code with a checkmark. This release note does not establish nationality-specific eligibility for that channel.
- 17 September 2026 — Washington embassy update. The embassy confirms an extension not exceeding 30 days for the 30-day tourism exemption, solely at the immigration officer’s discretion. The application documents and fee come from the Immigration Bureau’s separate extension guidance.
- 15 September 2026 — exemption change effective. The 60-day tourism exemption was revoked. The replacement arrangements cover 30 days for 60 countries and territories, 15 days for Seychelles and Mauritius, and a separate 15-day Visa on Arrival group of Azerbaijan, Belarus and Serbia.
Read the exemption timeline alongside the nationality table before planning a stay. The TDAC software release concerns the arrival-card system; it does not extend a visa or change the stay stamped in a passport. For any extension, apply before that permission ends. The dated source links below let you distinguish an embassy update, a software release and a change to entry schemes.
Sources
Official and source publications referenced for this page.