Thailand cuts visa-free stays to 30 days for UAE, Indian, US and UK nationals
Under the revised rules, eligible travellers can now stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa, down from the 60-day visa-free period that was introduced in 2024 to boost tourism.
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- Applies to
- Immigration · UAE
- What to do
- Travellers from the UAE, India, US, UK and other eligible countries must ensure they carry all required documents — valid passport (6+ months validity), confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, travel itineraries, and completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — before arrival. Those using the visa waiver facility must carry at least THB 20,000 in cash.
Thailand has reduced the maximum duration of visa-free stays for over 90 countries, including the UAE, India, the US, and the UK. Eligible travellers can now stay for up to 30 days without a visa, down from the 60-day visa-free period introduced in 2024. The Indian embassy has issued an advisory listing requirements: valid passport with at least 6 months validity, confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, clear travel itineraries, and a completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) filed within 72 hours before arrival. Visitors using the visa waiver facility must carry at least THB 20,000 (Dh2,214.35) in cash. Tourists can renew their 30-day visas once for an additional 30 days at an immigration officer's discretion before leaving the country.
Source
Reported by: Khaleej Times 4 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Travellers from the UAE, India, US, UK and other eligible countries must ensure they carry all required documents — valid passport (6+ months validity), confirmed return tickets, hotel bookings, travel itineraries, and completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) — before arrival. Those using the visa waiver facility must carry at least THB 20,000 in cash.
Who reported this?
Khaleej Times (UAE).
When was it announced?
4 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Khaleej Times: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/thailand-visa-on-arrival-indian-embassy-advisory
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