Planning an extended getaway to Thailand? Take note of the updated immigration protocols: effective Tuesday, Thailand has officially reduced its visa-free stay allowance from 60 days down to just 30. The adjustment forms part of a broader overhaul of the kingdom’s border entry regulations, affecting tourists arriving from dozens of nations—including Israel.
2+Over the past two years, travelers had grown accustomed to arriving in Thailand without pre-arranging a visa and remaining for up to two months under an expanded visa-exemption framework enacted in July 2024. That arrangement has now concluded; incoming tourists utilizing the visa waiver will receive an authorized stay of up to 30 days upon arrival.
For travelers currently in the country, those who entered Thailand on or before September 14 under the previous regulations may complete their visits in accordance with the validity stamped in their passports upon entry.
2+Stays longer than a single month remain possible. Travelers seeking to extend their stay beyond the 30-day limit can apply directly to Thailand’s Immigration Bureau for an authorized extension. However, approval is neither guaranteed nor automatic and remains entirely at the discretion of local immigration authorities.
Travelers should also prepare mandatory documentation before departure. A visa exemption does not confer an automatic right of entry into Thailand; immigration border officers may require arriving passengers to present a valid passport, verified accommodation details, proof of onward travel departing within the permitted stay, and, in certain instances, evidence of adequate financial means.
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Additionally, all non-Thai citizens must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival, providing standard personal information and itinerary details regarding their upcoming stay.