As of 2026:
Visa-free entry (no application needed): - Korea, US, UK, EU, Japan, most Western passports: 60 days on arrival - Single extension at Bangkok Immigration: +30 days for ฿1,900 - Maximum visa-free stay: 90 days
Tourist Visa (TR) — apply at Thai embassy beforehand: - 60 days single entry: ~$40 USD, extendable +30 days in country - 6-month multi-entry: ~$200 USD, must exit and re-enter every 60 days
Education Visa (ED) — for 6+ months at registered schools: - Many Muay Thai camps, yoga teacher trainings, and Thai language schools sponsor ED visas - Costs ~฿15,000–฿25,000 for school registration + visa fees - Allows 1 year stay with 90-day reports - Tiger Muay Thai (Phuket), Sinbi (Phuket), some Bangkok yoga schools offer ED programs
Retirement / Long-term: - O-A (50+ retirement): 1 year, requires income proof - LTR (Long-Term Resident): 10 years, high income thresholds - Elite Visa: 5–20 years, ฿900,000+ membership fee
Always check current rules at thaiembassy.com (your country) — Thai visa policy changes frequently.