Thailand’s 2026 Visa Rule Changes

In this episode, Jolie from Siam Legal explains the latest proposal by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reduce the current 60-day visa-exempt stay to 30 days. The discussion looks at how this planned adjustment—unveiled in April 2026—aims to align entry with genuine tourism while curbing the use of short-term exemptions for unauthorized residency. It identifies the government’s broader strategy of tightening entry for "visa runners" while simultaneously encouraging high-quality visitors to transition to formal long-term tracks, ensuring that your stay in the Kingdom remains stable and legally compliant.   Related Topics: https://siam-legal.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-to-reduce-visa-free-stay-from-60-days-to-30-days/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ 📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal 📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal 📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal