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Thailand visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by French citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at thaiembassy.fr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Thai citizens travelling to France
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Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from France to Thailand, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026).
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Thailand
French citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.
Thailand’s neighbours for French citizens
Malaysia admits French citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to France
France requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Thailand?
French citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Thai citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
Yes, French citizens can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.