Thailand visa regulatory updates

Dated official changes and status corrections only. Operational requirements belong in the linked evergreen guide and carry their own source and review status.

Confirmed

TDAC mandatory for non-Thai arrivals since 1 May 2025. Read the verified news article and TDAC guide. Use only the free official portal and the current three-day submission window.

Confirmed—effective 15 September 2026

Visa-exemption and Visa on Arrival revision. The revised measures were published on 31 August and take effect on 15 September 2026. Travellers entering before that date may remain until the end of the period granted under the earlier permission. Check the current passport-specific Consular Affairs list before travel. Read the confirmed news article and current exemption guide.

Superseded framework

BOI's 18 February 2025 SMART announcements replaced the former multi-category framework with the startup-focused measure. Read the dated correction and corrected SMART guide.

Sources checked: 4 September 2026 for the visa-exemption/VOA change; 9 August 2026 for SMART. The TDAC article retains its own 7 August 2026 review date.

Professional review: Not performed. General information only; no qualified Thai immigration, employment or legal approval.