How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 30 days visa-free | Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 30 days visa-free | Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. The Thai Embassy London says the exemption can be used only twice per calendar year (other embassies say land entries only), so plan a visa for more trips. Submit the TDAC before each entry. |
 US passport | 30 days visa-free | Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted. |
 Indian passport | 30 days visa-free | Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted. |
Counted in a calendar year.
Noverstay counts the day you arrive and the day you leave as full days.
Tax residency in Thailand
Resident if you are in Thailand 180 days or more in a calendar year (separate stays add up). Residents are taxed on foreign income brought into Thailand.
Keeping a residence permit
Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels your visa or extension of stay. Get a single (1,000 THB) or multiple (3,800 THB) re-entry permit before departure.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Thailand?
30 days visa-free. Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted.
How long can British citizens stay in Thailand?
30 days visa-free. Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. The Thai Embassy London says the exemption can be used only twice per calendar year (other embassies say land entries only), so plan a visa for more trips. Submit the TDAC before each entry.
How long can EU citizens stay in Thailand?
30 days visa-free. Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Thailand?
30 days visa-free. Since 15 Sep 2026: 30 days visa-free per entry for tourism; immigration may extend once by up to 30 days. Visa-free land entries are limited to two per calendar year. Submit the TDAC arrival card before each entry. Entered before 15 Sep 2026? You keep the stay you were granted.
When do you become a tax resident in Thailand?
You become tax resident after 180 days in a calendar year. Resident if you are in Thailand 180 days or more in a calendar year (separate stays add up). Residents are taxed on foreign income brought into Thailand.
How long can you be away from Thailand without losing your residence permit?
Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit cancels your visa or extension of stay. Get a single (1,000 THB) or multiple (3,800 THB) re-entry permit before departure.
Can Noverstay count my days in Thailand automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
- newdelhi.thaiembassy.org
- london.thaiembassy.org
- washingtondc.thaiembassy.org
- berlin.thaiembassy.org
- moscow.thaiembassy.org
- consular.mfa.go.th
- rd.go.th
- rd.go.th
- bangkok.immigration.go.th
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.