Thailand visa exemption: 30 or 60 days? What to check
The 15 September 2026 scheme specifies a 30-day exemption. Check passport eligibility and current official rules before relying on older 60-day articles.
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Where to verify the current period
The official embassy announcement specifies a 30-day tourist exemption from 15 September 2026. Türkiye appears on Ankara’s current country list; passport and document eligibility still need checking.
Use the current official country list rather than treating an older article as equivalent. The embassy sources are linked below.
Planning a stay longer than 30 days
An extension option does not mean approval is automatic; the immigration authority decides. Do not base a longer non-refundable trip on assumed approval.
Check return travel, the stay plan and any suitable visa together. A domestic flight between Bangkok and Phuket does not restart your entry period.
Before you book
Verify passport validity, onward travel, required documents and digital arrival procedures with official authorities. A visa-exempt label is not a complete entry checklist.
Confirm your permitted stay first, then plan Bangkok, Phuket and transfers within it.
Entry rules may change before departure. Check your passport type, travel purpose and current official guidance before booking.