Do Thailand passport holders need a visa for United States?
Visa required
Yes. Thailand passport holders are listed as needing a visa before travelling to United States.
Confirm the correct visa type, documents, fees and processing time with the destination government or its embassy before booking.
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The answer at a glance
Passport
Thailand
Destination
United States
Requirement
Visa required
Dataset snapshot
17 February 2026
What does this result cover?
This result covers an ordinary Thailand passport used for a short visit to United States. It is based on the maintained passport-access matrix. It does not decide whether you may work, study, move permanently or enter on an emergency or diplomatic passport. Residence permits, dual nationality, transit routes and recent travel can also change the answer.
Verify it in three steps
1Open the destination government or embassy entry page and select your passport nationality.
2Check passport validity, blank page, onward ticket, funds, insurance and arrival form conditions.
3Confirm the rule again before departure, especially if your route includes a transit country.
Check another route
One answer, no account required.
For ordinary passports and short visits. Always confirm before booking.
Thailand passport context
Across 198 foreign destinations, this passport has 41 visa free entries and 33 arrival visa entries.
Entry permission does not tell you when to go, how long to stay or how the days fit together. RoamWeek can help with the route after you verify the rule.
