Thailand has officially cut its visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days effective 15 September 2026. Here is what Indonesian travelers need to know.
What Changed: 60 Days Down to 30 Days
Thailand revoked the 60-day visa-free scheme that had been in place since July 2024 for 93 countries. The revocation was published as an Interior Ministry notification in the Royal Gazette Vol. 143 Special Issue 207 Ngor on 31 August 2026, with the new rule taking effect on 15 September 2026.
The new list covers 60 countries and territories with a maximum 30-day visa exemption for tourism only. Previously the scheme could also be used for short-term business and urgent work.
Travelers who entered Thailand on or before 14 September 2026 still received the 60-day stamp, and those already in Thailand before that date keep the stay period granted on entry.
Are Indonesians Affected?
Yes. Indonesia is on the list of 60 countries granted the maximum 30-day visa exemption. Indonesian media has covered the change; Kompas.com confirmed that Indonesia is included in the 30-day list.
But there is good news for Indonesian travelers, especially those who usually enter by land.
The Good News: Land-Border Exemption for Indonesians
Under this visa-free scheme, entries via land routes or land borders are limited to a maximum of 2 times per calendar year. An exemption applies to nationals of Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Singapore: they are excluded from this limit.
For those who usually travel overland from Malaysia or do border runs, this exemption means Indonesians are not bound by the twice-per-year land-entry limit that applies to other nationalities.
Requirements That Still Apply: Return Ticket, Sufficient Funds, TDAC
Visa-free does not mean requirement-free. These conditions apply to all visitors, including Indonesians:
Return ticket: proof of departure from Thailand within 30 days is required.
Sufficient funds: immigration officers may ask for proof of at least THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family.
TDAC: all foreign visitors, including visa-exempt ones, must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival. TDAC replaces the paper TM6 arrival card and is free, with no official fee.
If You Need More Than 30 Days: Extension Option
Your stay can be extended once inside Thailand for up to 30 additional days at an immigration office by submitting form TM.7, with a fee of THB 1,900. The total maximum stay becomes around 60 days.
Do not overstay. The fine is THB 500 per day, capped at THB 20,000, reached on day 40. Overstaying more than 90 days risks an entry ban starting from 1 year for voluntary surrender up to 5 years if caught by officers, under Immigration Act B.E. 2522 Section 81.
A return ticket with a departure date no more than 30 days after entering Thailand.
Proof of funds as required.
TDAC completed within 3 days before arrival.
An extension plan if you need to stay longer -- apply before the 30-day period expires, do not wait until you overstay.
One reassuring note: according to ASTINDO (Indonesian Travel Agents Association) chairwoman Pauline Suharno, the change does not significantly alter Indonesian travel patterns, since most vacations to Thailand last only 5 to 14 days, not long stays.
Plan a Thailand itinerary that fits the 30-day stay through Calestira, and always check your TDAC and return ticket before departure.
Thailand Visa Exemption 2026: Stay Cut from 60 Days to 30 Days · Calestira
