Countries that Thais can visit Visa free - or Visa easy

[wowpow]

I know that Thais can visit all the ASEAN countries visa free, except Myanmar. I think there was a train on this but I have searched without success. Pointers appreciated.

[daa raa]

The following is the result of my research for the countries which
permit a Thai citizen to enter without a visa or by obtaining a visa
upon arrival.



ANDORRA
No visa requirements exist for Andorra. However, apply the relevant
regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach
Andorra.


ARMENIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Yerevan Zvartnots
Airport only, for a touristic stay of max. 21 days provided holding
sufficient funds.
However, it is recommended to obtain a visa prior to arrival.


AZERBAIJAN
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival for a max. stay of 30
days. An invitation is not necessary but it is recommended to hold a
document that shows the purpose of the visit.
Visa is only valid for the cities listed in the visa.


BAHAMAS
Visa required.
However, visa not required provided continuing to a third country within 3 days.


BAHRAIN
Visa required.
A 14 day tourist or business visa can be obtained on arrival. Two week
extension possible.


BELARUS
Visa can be issued on arrival.


BERMUDA
Visa not required.
Bermuda Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay (up to
6 months) depending on reason for travel.


BRAZIL
Visa not required for a touristic or business stay of max. 90 days.
One extension possible.


BRUNEI
Visa not required for a max. stay of 14 days.


BURKINA FASO
Visa required.
However, if coming from a country with no diplomatic representation of
Burkina Faso, a visa can be obtained upon arrival for a max. stay of 3
months.


BURUNDI
Visa can be obtained on arrival, if no diplomatic representation of
Burundi is located in country of origin.


CAMBODIA
Visa required.
However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for:
- touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
- business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
Extension of stay is possible.


CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
Individual passengers coming from countries where no diplomatic
representation of Cape Verde is established may obtain visa on
arrival.


CHILE
Visa not required for a stay of max. 90 days. (Extension of 90 days possible).


COMORES ISLANDS
Visa issue upon arrival at Immigration Office downtown, payable in
freely convertible currency.


COOK ISLANDS
If visit is solely for touristic purposes: visa not required for a
stay of max. 31 days.
If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for or on
behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook Islands): visa
required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.


CUBA
If there is no Cuban consulate, neither one situated in country
nearby, so that a visa is very difficult to obtain, passenger may
apply for a "Visa waiver for Cuba" by sending a letter to Foreign
Relations Ministry.
If coming for touristic purposes and holding Tourist Card ("Tarjeta
del Turista"): visa not required.


DOMINICA
Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.


EGYPT
Visa required.
However, a 14 days visa -free of charge- can be obtained on arrival,
if entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sant Katherine, Sharm El
Sheik or Taba airports), provided:
- remaining in South Sinai resorts; and
- not continuing to any other city in Egypt.


ERITREA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 1
month (renewable for another 2 months), provided request has been made
by sponsor to Eritrea Immigration at least 48 hours before arrival.


ETHIOPIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 3
months if coming for touristic purposes. In some cases visa can also
be obtained if coming for business purposes.


FALKLAND ISLANDS
Visa required.
However, visa not required:
a). if holding written authority issued by:
- HM Government of the United Kingdom; or
- the Falkland Islands; or
- a British Consulate; or
b). continuing journey by cruise ship as a passenger, within 24 hours of arrival.


FIJI
Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a
stay of max. 4 months.


GAMBIA
Visa required.
However, visa can be issued on arrival if:
- travelling as tourist on charter flights or as part of a tour
package. Within 48 hours extension of stay must be obtained from the
Immigration Headquarters in Banjul; or
- coming from a country without consulate or embassy of Gambia.


GEORGIA
Visa required.
However, visa (of various types and length of stays) can be obtained
on arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Dept. at the
airport.


HAITI
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.


HONG KONG
Visa not required for stay of max. 1 month.


INDONESIA
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided:
- coming for touristic purposes only; and
- arriving at certain airports.


IRAN
Visa required. However, it can be issued on arrival provided:
1. coming for tourist purposes only for a max. stay of 7 days, or
2. passenger has been introduced by means of a letter from valid
organization or government at least two days prior to arrival, for a
max. stay of 72 hours.


IRAQ
Visa required.
If arriving at Erbil International Airport, visa can be obtained on
arrival, should the immigration authorities deem the issuance of such
a visa necessary.


ISRAEL
Visa required.
However, if travelling in a group of 10 or more passengers and holding
prior approval from Ministry of Interior, visa can be obtained on
arrival.


KAZAKHSTAN
Visa required.
A visa can be issued on arrival at Almaty/Astana airports (provided
pre-arranged and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Kazakhstan) for both private and business purposes, for a stay of max.
one month. However, it is highly recommended to arrange visa before
arrival in Kazakhstan, as issue of visa upon arrival may cause
considerable delay.


KENYA
Visa required.
It is possible for a visa for a max. stay of 3 months to be issued on
arrival. However, this will cause considerable delay.


KOREA (REPUBLIC)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.


KUWAIT
Visa required.
However, visa can be obtained on arrival if coming for vacation or
leisure for a stay of max. 1 month, provided:
- having sponsor in Kuwait holding the original visa; and
- holding confirmation from transporting airline that visa is available on arrival.


KYRGYZSTAN
Visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of max. one month when coming from:
- countries with Kyrgyzstan representation, provided holding
confirmation from Kyrgyzstan authorities;
- countries without Kyrgyzstan representation, provided a sponsor can
announce the passenger(s) to the authorities.


LAOS
Visa required, which can be obtained upon arrival for a max. stay of
15 days (one extension possible) provided passenger is coming from a
country without representation of Laos.


LIBERIA
Visa required.
If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation
from the station manager of delivering airline.


LITHUANIA
Visa required, which in some cases may be issued on arrival.


MACAO
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.


MADAGASCAR
Visa required.
A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
Note, if there is a representation in country of residence it is
strongly recommended to obtain visa before arrival. Furthermore, in
order to prevent delays through immigration, it is also strongly
recommended to obtain a visa prior to arrival.


MALAYSIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 1 month.


MALDIVES
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.


MICRONESIA
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for
touristic or visitor purposes.


MOLDOVA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport
provided arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of
Moldova .


MONGOLIA
Visa required.
Visa can be obtained on arrival, provided arriving from a country
without Mongolian diplomatic representation.


MOZAMBIQUE
Visa required.
However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can be
obtained on arrival.


NEPAL
Tourist visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of:
- 60 days,
- max. 150 days, multiple entry.


NIUE
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days.


OMAN
Visa required.
The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
1. Single entry "Visit Visa" for a max. stay of one month. (Extension
of one month possible).
2. Multiple entry visa, possible validity up to a max. of one year (no
extensions possible) for a max. stay of 3 weeks with a minimum of 3
weeks between visits.


PALAU ISLANDS
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30
days (extension possible).


PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Visa can be obtained on arrival for a touristic or business stay of
max. 60 days. However, it is recommended to obtain visa prior to
arrival.


PERU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 90 days, for touristic purposes
only. 30 day extensions possible (max. 3 extensions)


PHILIPPINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 21 days. Extension may be possible.


QATAR
The following visas can be obtained on arrival:
- 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to airport
immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by any of the registered
hotels in Doha.
Extension of a further 14 days stay possible; or
- 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport provided:
notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.


RWANDA
If no diplomatic representation of Rwanda is located in country of
origin, visa can be obtained on arrival at Immigration Service.


SAMOA
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained
on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days. Extension is possible.


SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have
been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight
departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.


SEYCHELLES
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity
of ticket) will be issued on arrival.


SIERRA LEONE
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival, provided travelling
for touristic purposes only, for a max. stay of 30 days.


SINGAPORE
Visa not required provided obtaining a Social Visit Pass on arrival
for a stay of 14 or 30 days (free of charge). Extension of stay up to
3 months may be possible.


SOLOMON ISLANDS
"Visitors Permit" required, which can be obtained on arrival for a
max. stay of 3 months.


SOUTH AFRICA
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided coming for
touristic or business purposes.


SRI LANKA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay
of max. 30 days.


ST. KITTS-NEVIS
Visa not required for stay of max. 14 days provided continuing to a third country.


ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month. Extensions possible.


SURINAME
Visa required.
Visa can be obtained on arrival only when prior approval has been
received from the Consular Section of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


SYRIA
Visa can be obtained on arrival if prior arrangement by Syrian Sponsor
with Syrian Immigration.


TANZANIA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.


TIMOR LESTE
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
Extensions of up to 90 days are possible.


TOGO
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.


TURKMENISTAN
Visa required.
However, a 10 day visa can be obtained on arrival provided:
- arriving from a country where there is to representation of Turkmenistan, and
- holding a letter of invitation which has been approved by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


TUVALU
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.


UGANDA
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.


VANUATU
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days. Extension of stay up to
4 months in any 1 year period possible.


VIETNAM
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding
onward/return ticket.


ZAMBIA
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival



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I wouldn't rely on Qanarse for visa information. The Laos entry is certainly wrong with respect to Thai nationals. Some of the others look pretty dodgy to me also.

[wowpow]

Many thanks da raa

Your list is very similar to one posted on another forum by bisbee. I think anyone would check with an Embassy and not take the word from a forum as things can change so fast and info can be quite old.

ANGUILLA (AI)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 14 days.

ARMENIA (AM)
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival (only at Yerevan Zvartnots Airport) if holding sufficient funds a touristic stay of max. 21 days.

BAHRAIN (BH)
Visa required. A 14 days tourist or business visa can be obtained on arrival.

BELARUS (BY)
Visa can be issued on arrival.

BERMUDA (BM)
Visa not required (up to 6 months).

BRAZIL (BR)
Visa not required for a touristic or business stay of max. 90 days.

BRUNEI (BN)
Visa not required for a max. stay of 14 days.

CAMBODIA (KH)
Visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for: - touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month. ; - business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.

CHILE (CL)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 90 days.

COMORES ISLANDS (KM)
Visa required and can be issued upon arrival at Immigration Office downtown.

COOK ISLANDS (CK)
If visit is solely for touristic purposes: visa not required for a stay of max. 31 days. If visit is for business purposes : visa required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.

DOMINICA (DM)
Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.

ECUADOR (EC)
Visa not required for stay of max. 90 days per year.

ERITREA (ER)
Visa required. Visa can be obtained upon arrival for a stay of max. 1 month.

FIJI (FJ)
Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of max. 4 months.

HAITI (HT)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.

HONG KONG (SAR CHINA) (HK)
Visa not required for stay of max. 1 month.

HUNGARY (HU)
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival at Budapest Ferihegy Airport.

INDONESIA (ID)
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.

JORDAN (JO)
Visa required. Visa can be obtained on arrival.

KOREA (REPUBLIC) (KR)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.

LAOS (LA)
Visa required, which can be obtained upon arrival at Vientiane International Airport, Warray and Pakse airport (check the URL for more information).

MACAO (SAR CHINA) (MO)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.

MALAYSIA (MY)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 1 month.

MALDIVES (MV)
Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.

MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES O
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 day.

MONTSERRAT (MS)
Visa not required if coming for a touristic stay up to 14 days.

MOZAMBIQUE (MZ)
Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can be obtained on arrival (at airport only).

NEPAL (NP)
Visa required. Tourist visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of: - 60 days (30 USD)

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES (AN)
Visa not required if coming for a stay up to 14 days.

NICARAGUA (NI)
Visa required which can be obtained on arrival.

NIUE (NU)
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 day.

OMAN (OM)
Visa required. The following visas can be obtained on arrival: 1. Single entry "Visit Visa" for a max. stay of one month. ; 2. Multiple entry visa valid for one year (no extensions possible) for a max. stay of 3 weeks with a minimum of 3 weeks between visits.

PALAU ISLANDS (PW)
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA (PG)
Visa required and can be obtained on arrival at Jackson's Int. Airport for a touristic or business stay of max. 60 days in any 12 months.

PERU (PE)
Visa not required for a touristic stay up to 90 days.

PHILIPPINES (PH)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 21 days.

SAMOA (WS)
Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.

SEYCHELLES (SC)
Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month.

SINGAPORE (SG)
Visa not required provided obtaining a Social Visit Pass on arrival for a stay of 14 or 30 days.

SOLOMON ISLANDS (SB)
Visa not required. On arrival a "Visitors Permit" can be obtained for a stay of max. 3 months.

SOUTH AFRICA (ZA)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.

SRI LANKA (REPUBLIC) (LK)
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay of max. 30 days.

ST. KITTS-NEVIS (KN)
Visa not required for stay of max. 14 day.

ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visa not required for stay of max. 14 day.

TANZANIA (UNITED REPUBLIC OF)
Visa required, which can be issued upon arrival.

TIMOR LESTE (TL)
Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.

TOGO (TG)
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO (TT)
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.

UGANDA (UG)
Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.

VANUATU (VU)
Visa not required for a stay up to 30 day.

VIETNAM (VN)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.

VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH) (VG)
Visa not required for a stay of max. 14 days.

ZAMBIA (ZM)
Visa required, which can be issued on arrival.

Italy seems to be one of the easier european countries for Thais.

My friends been there 5 times........... and heusually goes with thai friends

Strictly speaking a Thai does not need a visa for Laos if he is entering for (I think) less than 48 hours and is only visiting Vientiane and enters via the Friendship Bridge at near Nong Kai