Thailand’s 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers remains in effect despite Thailand’s approval of wider immigration changes.
The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi states that Indian ordinary passport holders may continue entering Thailand without a visa for tourism and short-term business stays of up to 60 days until a further announcement. and visa-free entry for Indians remains active
Thailand’s Cabinet approved revisions to the country’s visa-exemption and Visa on Arrival programs on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The plan includes replacing the existing 60-day exemption framework with revised 30-day and 15-day categories and reducing the number of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival.
However, the revised measures require publication in Thailand’s Royal Gazette and are scheduled to take effect 15 days after publication. Travelers should therefore not assume the proposed rules have already replaced the current exemption available to Indian passport holders. ents Indian travelers should carry
Indian visitors should keep a valid passport, confirmed accommodation details, a return or onward ticket, travel itinerary and documents supporting the purpose of their visit. Immigration officers may request additional evidence, and admission remains subject to their assessment at the port of entry.
TDAC requirement for Thailand travel
All non-Thai nationals entering Thailand must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, or TDAC, within three days before arrival, including the arrival date. Travelers must provide passport information, flight details, their Thailand address, travel purpose, health-declaration information and an email address.
Transit passengers who remain airside and do not pass through immigration do not need a TDAC. Travelers who leave the airport must complete it. The TDAC is an arrival-information form and does not replace a visa when a visa is required. planning to work in Thailand should obtain the appropriate work-related visa and permit rather than relying on visa-free tourist entry. Because the approved changes are still moving through the implementation process, Indian travelers should verify official Thai government and embassy guidance shortly before departure. inal Recheck
