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Thailand · Passport Index 2026

Thai passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #66 in the world, with 73 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Thai passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Thai passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Thai passport compares

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By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Oceania9 of 14 countries
  • Asia31 of 49 countries
  • Americas14 of 35 countries
  • Africa18 of 54 countries
  • Europe1 of 46 countries

All 198 destinations for Thai passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Thai passport holders visit without a visa?

42 countries need no visa at all, and 31 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Thailand passport rank?

#62 of 199 passports, with 71 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Thai passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia Japan, and 37 more.

Where can Thai passport holders get a visa at the airport?

29 countries, including Ethiopia, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia Mozambique, and 25 more.

Which countries let Thai passport holders apply online?

47 countries, including India, Pakistan, Nigeria DR Congo, and 43 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Thai passport holders?

80, including United States, Bangladesh, Mexico Egypt, and 76 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Thai passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: visa needed; United Kingdom: visa needed; Canada: visa needed; Australia: visa needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: visa needed.

Which part of the world is easiest for Thai passport holders?

Oceania: 64% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Thai passport holders visit easily?

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos Malaysia, and 5 more.

Does the Thailand passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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