Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Russians to 30 Days
Thailand is reducing the visa-free stay period for Russian citizens from 60 to 30 days starting September 15, 2026, with options to extend through a tourist visa valid for up to 90 days.
Consensus
- The visa-free stay period for Russian citizens in Thailand will be reduced to 30 days starting September 15.
- Russian citizens who wish to stay longer than 30 days can apply for a tourist visa.
- A tourist visa can be extended up to 90 days in Thailand.
- The change is part of a broader adjustment to visa-free policies for various countries.
Points of divergence
- The 30-day visa-free stay for Russians is based on a bilateral agreement, and extensions are possible at the discretion of Thai immigration authorities. — tg_MID_Russia
- The tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days with possible extension. — tg_moscash
- The tourist visa allows an initial stay of 60 days, with the possibility of extension to 90 days. — tg_rian_ru
- Russian tourists typically stay 11–12 days on average, well below the 30-day limit. — tg_MID_Russia
Coverage (3 sources)
- Comment by Russia's Ambassador to Thailand E.Yu.Tomikhina RIA Novosti (September 8, 2026) — МИД России
- Russians who want to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days may apply for a tourist visa — Московский кэш
- Russians who want to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days may apply for a tourist visa, said Ambassador Tom... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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