Saudi Arabia to Thailand visa requirements

Saudi Arabia ordinary passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for tourism. They receive a visa exemption stamp on arrival for a short stay; no visa is needed in advance for a brief tourist trip. Saudi Arabian ordinary passport holders are on Thailand's visa-exemption (P.30) list, so they can enter Thailand for tourism without obtaining a visa beforehand. Historically this exemption granted 60 days, but the Thai Cabinet approved a major revision on 19 May 2026 that scraps the 60-day scheme and places Saudi Arabia in the 30-day visa-exemption category, extendable once for a further 30 days. The reduced duration takes legal effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette; until then the prior conditions remain valid, so travelers should confirm the stamp length on arrival. Entry is by land, air, or sea, and is granted on arrival at the immigration counter — there is no application, fee, or embassy visit for the exemption itself. All arrivals (including the visa-exempt) must complete the free online Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 72 hours before arrival; the old paper TM6 card is abolished. Travelers who need a longer or guaranteed stay can instead apply for the 60-day Tourist Visa (TR) via the official thaievisa.go.th e-Visa portal handled by the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh, which is extendable by 30 days for a 90-day total. Standard conditions apply: passport valid at least 6 months, proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and confirmed accommodation may be checked at the border.