Planning A Thailand Trip? Check These New Rules For Indian Travellers
Thailand is continuing visa exemption for Indian ordinary passport holders travelling for tourism, but the permitted stay is changing.
From September 15, 2026, eligible Indian travellers will be able to enter Thailand without obtaining a visa in advance for stays of up to 30 days under the revised visa exemption scheme. The change follows Thailand's decision to revise its visa exemption arrangements and withdraw the earlier 60-day scheme.
Travellers planning to stay beyond the permitted period will need to check the appropriate Thai visa or e-visa requirements.
Indian ordinary passport holders can continue to use the visa exemption facility for tourism, subject to the applicable immigration conditions. The revised rules simply reduce the standard visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days from September 15.
This makes it particularly important for travellers to check their planned departure date before booking a longer Thailand holiday.
Keeping your return flight, hotel confirmation and basic itinerary easily accessible can make the arrival process smoother.
Travellers using the visa exemption scheme are required to have adequate funds of THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. Immigration authorities may ask travellers to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their stay.
It is therefore sensible to carry the required amount in an acceptable form rather than rely entirely on cards or digital payments.
All non-Thai nationals entering by air, land or sea must complete the TDAC before arrival. The form can be submitted within three days, or 72 hours, before entering Thailand and requires details including passport, travel and accommodation information.
The TDAC is an arrival document, not a visa, so completing it does not replace any visa requirement where one applies.
It is also worth completing the TDAC within the permitted window and keeping the confirmation accessible on your phone.
For longer holidays, travellers should check Thailand's applicable visa options rather than assuming the visa exemption allows an extended stay.
From September 15, 2026, eligible Indian travellers will be able to enter Thailand without obtaining a visa in advance for stays of up to 30 days under the revised visa exemption scheme. The change follows Thailand's decision to revise its visa exemption arrangements and withdraw the earlier 60-day scheme.
Travellers planning to stay beyond the permitted period will need to check the appropriate Thai visa or e-visa requirements.
Indian Travellers Still Do Not Need A Tourist Visa
The key point for holidaymakers is that Thailand has not ended visa-free travel for Indians.Indian ordinary passport holders can continue to use the visa exemption facility for tourism, subject to the applicable immigration conditions. The revised rules simply reduce the standard visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days from September 15.
This makes it particularly important for travellers to check their planned departure date before booking a longer Thailand holiday.
Keep Your Return Or Onward Ticket Ready
Travellers entering Thailand under the visa exemption scheme should be prepared to show proof of onward travel within the permitted stay. Accommodation details may also be required during immigration checks.Keeping your return flight, hotel confirmation and basic itinerary easily accessible can make the arrival process smoother.
Carry Sufficient Funds
Another important Thailand entry requirement concerns financial means.You may also like
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Travellers using the visa exemption scheme are required to have adequate funds of THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. Immigration authorities may ask travellers to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their stay.
It is therefore sensible to carry the required amount in an acceptable form rather than rely entirely on cards or digital payments.
Do Not Forget The Thailand Digital Arrival Card
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is another mandatory step for foreign travellers entering Thailand.All non-Thai nationals entering by air, land or sea must complete the TDAC before arrival. The form can be submitted within three days, or 72 hours, before entering Thailand and requires details including passport, travel and accommodation information.
The TDAC is an arrival document, not a visa, so completing it does not replace any visa requirement where one applies.
What Indian Travellers Should Check Before Flying
Before travelling to Thailand after September 15, Indian tourists should check that their passport is valid, their return or onward journey is arranged, accommodation details are available and they have sufficient funds for the trip.It is also worth completing the TDAC within the permitted window and keeping the confirmation accessible on your phone.
For longer holidays, travellers should check Thailand's applicable visa options rather than assuming the visa exemption allows an extended stay.
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