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Thailand visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Thailand admits Japanese citizens without a visa 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 site.thaiembassy.jp
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Thai citizens travelling to Japan
ThailandJapan Visa-free, 15 days Japan visa for citizens of Thailand
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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Thailand
Japanese citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.
Thailand’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Laos and Malaysia admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to Japan
Thai citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Thailand admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Thailand?
Japanese citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Japan?
Thai citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 15 days are visa-free.
Can Japanese citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
Yes, Japanese 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.