Thailand Visa Comparison Chart: Every Visa Type Side by Side (2026)

I have watched people burn entire afternoons trying to figure out which Thailand visa they need. They read one blog post that says "just show up." They read another that says they need a tourist visa. Then they find a Reddit comment about the DTV and suddenly they are down a rabbit hole about digital nomad visas when all they wanted was two weeks on a beach.

Here is the truth: Thailand has roughly a dozen visa categories, and most travelers only need to know about three of them. But if you are planning anything beyond a quick holiday -- remote work, studying Muay Thai, retiring, or just bouncing around Southeast Asia for six months -- the differences between these visas matter a lot. Wrong visa means wasted money, wasted time at embassies, or worse, getting denied entry at the airport.

This page is your reference. One master comparison table, then a breakdown of every visa type with honest pros, cons, and the mistakes people actually make. Bookmark it. Come back to it. This is the page I wish existed when I first started planning long trips to Thailand.

The Master Comparison Table

This is the single most useful thing on this page. Every Thailand visa type, side by side.

| Visa Type | Duration | Cost | Extendable? | Work Legal? | Apply Where | Best For | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Visa Exemption (air) | 60 days | Free | Yes, +30 days (1,900 THB / ~$54) | No | At the airport (automatic) | Most backpackers, short holidays | | Visa Exemption (land) | 30 days | Free | No | No | At land border (automatic) | Quick hops from Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia | | Visa on Arrival (VOA) | 15 days | 2,000 THB (~$57) | No | No | At airport/border on arrival | Nationalities without exemption, last-minute trips | | Tourist Visa / SETV | 60 days | 1,000-2,500 THB (~$29-$71) varies by embassy | Yes, +30 days (1,900 THB / ~$54) | No | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Nationalities without exemption, guaranteed entry | | METV (Multiple Entry Tourist) | 60 days per entry, 6 months validity | 5,000 THB (~$143) | Yes, +30 days per entry (1,900 THB / ~$54) | No | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Southeast Asia circuit travelers, frequent visitors | | DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) | 180 days per entry, 5 years validity | 10,000 THB (~$285) | Yes, +180 days per entry (10,000 THB / ~$285) | Remote work for foreign employers only | Thai embassy or thaievisa.go.th | Digital nomads, remote workers, long-stayers | | ED Visa (Education) | 90 days initial, extendable up to 1 year | 2,000 THB (~$57) + school fees | Yes, every 60-90 days (1,900 THB / ~$54) | No | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Language students, Muay Thai trainees, university students | | Non-Immigrant B (Work) | 90 days initial, extendable to 1 year | 2,000 THB (~$57) single / 5,000 THB (~$143) multiple | Yes, annual renewal with work permit | Yes, with work permit | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Employees of Thai companies, teachers | | Non-Immigrant O (Retirement) | 90 days to 1 year | 2,000 THB (~$57) for O / 5,600 THB (~$160) for O-A | Yes, annual renewal | No | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Retirees aged 50+, spouses of Thai nationals | | Thailand Elite / Privilege | 5-20 years | 650,000-5,000,000 THB (~$18,500-$143,000) | N/A (long-term membership) | No | Online application | Wealthy long-stayers, hassle-free residency | | Volunteer Visa (Non-O) | 90 days, extendable to 1 year | 2,000 THB (~$57) | Yes, with Ministry of Labour approval | Volunteer work only (work permit required) | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | NGO volunteers, charity workers | | Transit Visa | 30 days | 800 THB (~$23) | No | No | Thai embassy/consulate before travel | Travelers transiting through Thailand (rarely needed) |

Important note: All costs above are visa fees only. School tuition, work permit fees, insurance, and agent fees are extra. Extension fees (1,900 THB at immigration) apply on top of the original visa cost.

Use our Visa Checker Tool to see exactly which options are available for your passport.

Every Visa Type: Who It Is For, Honest Pros and Cons

1. Visa Exemption (Air: 60 Days / Land: 30 Days)

The visa exemption is not technically a visa. It is automatic permission to enter Thailand without one. Citizens of 93 countries -- including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, all EU nations, Japan, South Korea, and many more -- get stamped in at immigration with zero paperwork and zero cost.

Air entries give you 60 days, extendable to 90 days at any immigration office for 1,900 THB. Land entries from Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, or Myanmar give you 30 days with no extension available. There is a loose cap of 6 air entries and a stricter cap of 2 land entries per calendar year, though air entries are enforced on a case-by-case basis.

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking the visa exemption and the tourist visa are the same thing. They are not. The exemption is free and automatic. The tourist visa requires an embassy application. If your passport is from an eligible country and you are flying in for under 90 days, you do not need to visit an embassy at all.

For the full breakdown of eligibility, limits, and what happens when immigration starts questioning your entries, read our complete visa exemption guide. For 2026-specific rule changes, see what changed this year.

2. Visa on Arrival (15 Days, 2,000 THB)

The Visa on Arrival exists for passport holders from countries that do not qualify for the visa exemption but are approved for VOA entry. You fill out a form at the airport, pay 2,000 THB in cash, show proof of accommodation and a confirmed departure within 15 days, and you get stamped in.

The VOA is genuinely useful for nationals of countries like China, India, and several others who cannot enter visa-free. It is not useful for most Western passport holders, who already get 60 days for free under the visa exemption.

The one thing most people get wrong: Assuming the VOA line will be fast. At Suvarnabhumi during peak season, the VOA queue can take two hours or more. If your nationality qualifies, applying for a tourist visa at a Thai embassy before you fly is almost always a better use of your time.

For the complete VOA process and what to have ready, see our Visa on Arrival guide.

3. Tourist Visa / SETV (60 Days + 30-Day Extension)

The Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) gives you the same 60 days as the visa exemption, but you apply for it at a Thai embassy or consulate before you travel. The cost varies by embassy -- typically 1,000 to 2,500 THB depending on your location. You can extend it once at an immigration office for 30 additional days (1,900 THB), giving you a maximum stay of 90 days.

Why would you apply for something that gives you the same duration as the free visa exemption? Two reasons. First, if your passport is not from one of the 93 visa-exempt countries, this is how you get in. Second, even if you are exempt, showing up with a pre-approved tourist visa gives immigration officers zero reason to question your entry. If you have been entering Thailand frequently and are worried about being turned away, having a tourist visa in your passport provides a layer of security.

The one thing most people get wrong: Applying for a tourist visa when they do not need one. If you hold a US, UK, Australian, Canadian, or EU passport and you are flying in for a single trip under 90 days, the visa exemption is free and gives you the same stay. Save your money and your time.

For extension details and the TM.7 form walkthrough, read our visa extension guide.

4. METV -- Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (6 Months, 60 Days per Entry)

The METV costs 5,000 THB and gives you a 6-month visa that lets you enter Thailand multiple times, with each entry allowing 60 days (extendable by 30 days each time). It is designed for people doing the Southeast Asia circuit -- a month in Thailand, a week in Cambodia, back to Thailand, off to Laos, back to Thailand again.

Pros: You never need to visit an embassy mid-trip. Each re-entry resets your 60-day clock. With extensions, you could theoretically spend up to 270 days in Thailand over the 6-month validity period.

Cons: The financial requirements are steep. Most embassies want to see 200,000 THB (~$5,700) in your bank account, which is ten times the requirement for a regular tourist visa. You also must apply in your country of citizenship or legal residence -- you cannot pick it up at any random embassy.

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking the METV gives you 6 continuous months in Thailand. It does not. Each entry is capped at 60 days (90 with extension). The 6 months is the visa validity window during which you can make entries. You still need to leave and re-enter to reset the clock.

5. DTV -- Destination Thailand Visa (5 Years, 180 Days per Stay)

The DTV is the game-changer that launched in mid-2024. It is a 5-year, multiple-entry visa that gives you 180 days per entry, extendable by another 180 days. That is up to 360 days of continuous stay on a single entry. The cost is 10,000 THB (~$285) for the application, and 10,000 THB for each extension. You can leave and re-enter Thailand unlimited times during the 5-year validity, with each entry resetting the 180-day clock.

The DTV covers three categories: Workcation (remote workers and freelancers earning from foreign sources), Thai Soft Power (Muay Thai training, cooking courses, medical treatment), and Dependants (spouse and children under 20).

This visa has fundamentally changed the long-stay landscape in Thailand. Before the DTV, digital nomads were stacking visa exemptions with border runs or enrolling in dubious language schools for ED visas. Now there is a legitimate, affordable option that explicitly permits remote work for foreign employers.

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking the DTV lets you work for Thai companies. It does not. You cannot get a Thai work permit with a DTV. Your income must come from outside Thailand. The DTV is for people who work remotely, not for people seeking employment in Thailand.

Financial requirement: You need to show 500,000 THB (~$14,300) in savings or income. No minimum monthly income, but you need proof of remote work (employment contract, client invoices, freelance portfolio).

For the full application process, required documents, and whether it makes sense for your situation, read our complete DTV guide.

6. ED Visa -- Education Visa (Up to 1 Year)

The Education Visa lets you stay in Thailand for up to a year while studying at an accredited institution. The most common uses are Thai language courses, Muay Thai training at Ministry of Education-licensed schools, and university degree programs. Initial entry gives you 90 days, and you extend every 60-90 days at immigration for 1,900 THB per extension. You also need to report your address every 90 days.

The visa itself costs around 2,000 THB, but the real cost is tuition. Language school courses run 13,000-30,000 THB for a year, and Muay Thai programs vary wildly depending on the gym.

Pros: Affordable way to stay long-term. You get to learn something useful. Legitimate schools handle most of the paperwork for you.

Cons: In 2026, immigration is cracking down on "serial students" -- people who do a year of Thai language, then a year of Muay Thai, then a year of cooking classes. If your pattern suggests you are using education as a cover for living in Thailand without actually learning, expect scrutiny. Immigration officers now sometimes check school attendance records.

The one thing most people get wrong: Not realizing you cannot work on an ED visa. At all. Not remotely, not freelancing, not under the table. If you want to train Muay Thai and work remotely, the DTV is the correct visa -- it explicitly covers both.

For a deep dive on how the DTV compares to the ED visa for Muay Thai, see our Muay Thai training guide.

7. Non-Immigrant B -- Work Visa

The Non-Immigrant B is what you need if you are going to work for a Thai company. The visa itself is just the entry document -- it gets you into Thailand for 90 days. Once inside, your employer applies for a work permit on your behalf, and then you extend the visa to one year.

The visa fee is 2,000 THB (single entry) or 5,000 THB (multiple entry). The work permit costs an additional 3,000 THB. But the real barrier is not cost -- it is that your employer needs to sponsor you. The company must have at least 2 million THB in registered capital per foreign employee, and they handle the mountain of paperwork (business registration, tax filings, employment contracts, your degree certificates).

Pros: The only visa that lets you legally earn money from Thai sources. Provides long-term stability with annual renewals. Opens the door to permanent residency after multiple years.

Cons: You are tied to your employer. If you quit or get fired, your work permit is cancelled and your visa extension becomes void. You typically have 7 days to find a new employer or leave the country.

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking they can just get a Non-B visa and then figure out employment later. You cannot. You need a job offer and employer sponsorship before you apply. The embassy will ask for your employment letter and the company's registration documents.

8. Non-Immigrant O -- Retirement and Marriage Visas

The Non-Immigrant O is a category that covers several situations: retirement (age 50+), marriage to a Thai national, supporting Thai children, and volunteering. The retirement version is by far the most common.

Retirement visa (Non-O, O-A, or O-X): You must be 50 years or older. The basic Non-O costs 2,000 THB and gives you 90 days, extendable to one year. The O-A (Long Stay) costs around 5,600 THB and gives you a full year from the start. The O-X gives up to 10 years but requires 3 million THB in a Thai bank account. All retirement options require either 800,000 THB (~$22,800) in a Thai bank account, or monthly income of at least 65,000 THB (~$1,860), or a combination totaling 800,000 THB.

Marriage visa: You must be legally married to a Thai national and show 400,000 THB in a Thai bank account or 40,000 THB monthly income.

Pros: Straightforward path to long-term residence for retirees. Annual renewals are relatively painless once you are in the system. No need to leave the country.

Cons: The financial requirements are real and verified. Immigration will check your Thai bank balance, and the money needs to have been sitting there for at least 2-3 months. Health insurance is mandatory for the O-A (minimum 40,000 THB outpatient and 400,000 THB inpatient coverage). You cannot work on any Non-O variant.

The one thing most people get wrong: Assuming they can use a Non-O retirement visa before age 50. The age requirement is strict -- no exceptions. If you are under 50 and want long-term residence, look at the DTV, ED visa, or Thailand Elite instead.

For long-term planning across all non-tourist visa types, read our long-term stay guide.

9. Thailand Elite / Privilege Visa (5-20 Years)

The Thailand Elite visa (rebranded as Thailand Privilege in 2025) is the luxury option. Pay a large upfront membership fee and get a long-term visa with VIP airport services, government concierge, and zero financial reporting requirements beyond the initial payment. No age requirement, no income proof, no employer sponsorship. Just money.

The five tiers (as of early 2026):

| Tier | Duration | Cost (THB) | Cost (USD approx.) | |---|---|---|---| | Bronze | 5 years | 650,000 | ~$18,500 | | Gold | 5 years | 900,000 | ~$25,700 | | Platinum | 10 years | 1,500,000 | ~$42,800 | | Diamond | 15 years | 2,500,000 | ~$71,400 | | Reserve | 20 years | 5,000,000 | ~$143,000 |

Pros: Zero hassle. No 90-day reporting headaches (they handle it). VIP airport fast-track. Unlimited entries. No annual renewals.

Cons: Wildly expensive for what is essentially a tourist visa. Does not count toward permanent residency. Does not give you work permission. The Bronze tier is being phased out (applications close March 2026).

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking the Elite visa makes financial sense for short stays. If you are spending less than 3-4 months per year in Thailand, even the cheapest Bronze membership works out to more per day than a DTV over the same period. The Elite only makes sense if you plan to be in Thailand consistently for years and value the convenience above all else.

10. Volunteer Visa (Non-Immigrant O)

The Volunteer Visa is a variant of the Non-Immigrant O issued to people doing unpaid work with registered NGOs, charities, and social welfare organizations in Thailand. It gives you 90 days initially, extendable to one year with approval from the Ministry of Labour.

Here is the part that surprises people: Thai law considers volunteer work as "work," which means you legally need both the visa and a work permit, even though you are not being paid. The sponsoring organization handles the work permit application.

Pros: Lets you stay long-term while doing meaningful work. Relatively cheap (2,000 THB visa fee).

Cons: You need a legitimate sponsoring organization. Freelance volunteering or self-organized community work does not qualify. Processing requires coordination between the embassy, the Ministry of Labour, and the organization, which can take weeks.

The one thing most people get wrong: Thinking they can volunteer on a tourist visa. Technically, Thai immigration considers any "work" -- paid or unpaid -- as requiring a Non-O visa and work permit. In practice, short-term volunteer stints at established programs often happen on tourist visas without issue, but the legal requirement exists and violations can technically result in fines up to 100,000 THB.

11. Transit Visa (30 Days, Rarely Used)

The Transit Visa exists for travelers passing through Thailand en route to another country. It gives you 30 days and costs 800 THB. In practice, almost nobody needs this visa because the visa exemption already gives most nationalities 60 days for free. The Transit Visa is only relevant if your passport is not eligible for visa exemption and you are not staying long enough to justify a Tourist Visa.

The one thing most people get wrong: Applying for a Transit Visa when they could just use the visa exemption. If your passport qualifies for visa-free entry, skip the Transit Visa entirely.

Which Visa Do I Need? The Decision Tree

Stop reading forum posts. Find your situation below.

Staying Under 60 Days?

Use the Visa Exemption. If your passport is from one of the 93 eligible countries and you are flying in, you do not need to apply for anything. Just show up. You get 60 days free. If you need a few extra weeks, extend for 30 days at immigration (1,900 THB / ~$54).

Read: Visa exemption rules and eligible countries

Staying 2-3 Months?

Visa Exemption + extension gets you to 90 days (air entry only). If that is not enough, a Tourist Visa (SETV) gives you the same 60+30 days but with a more "official" entry stamp, which can matter if you have been entering Thailand frequently.

If you want to do this trip multiple times in a year, look at the METV (5,000 THB, 6-month validity, multiple entries).

Read: Visa extension process and TM.7 form | Border run options if you need to reset

Digital Nomad Staying 3-6 Months?

Get the DTV. This is exactly what it was designed for. 180 days per entry, remote work is legal, and the 10,000 THB fee is far cheaper than stacking tourist visa extensions and border runs. If you need longer than 180 days, you can extend once for another 180 days.

Read: Complete DTV application guide

Want to Live Here 1+ Year?

Your options depend on your situation and budget:

DTV -- Best value for remote workers. 5-year validity, 360 days per entry with extension. Leave and re-enter to reset the clock.
ED Visa -- If you genuinely want to study Thai language or train Muay Thai. One year with regular extensions. No remote work allowed.
Thailand Elite -- If you have the money and want zero hassle. Starts at 650,000 THB for 5 years.

Read: Long-term stay options compared

Working for a Thai Company?

Non-Immigrant B + Work Permit. There is no shortcut here. Your employer must sponsor you, apply for your work permit, and handle the paperwork. The DTV does not cover employment by Thai companies. Neither does the Elite visa.

Retired and Over 50?

Non-Immigrant O (Retirement). You need 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or 65,000 THB monthly income. Start with the basic Non-O (2,000 THB, 90 days) and extend to one year inside Thailand. Or apply for the O-A from your home country for a direct one-year visa.

Married to a Thai National?

Non-Immigrant O (Marriage). Financial requirement is 400,000 THB in a Thai bank or 40,000 THB monthly income. Annual renewals inside Thailand.

Under 50, Not Working Remotely, No Thai Employer, Just Want to Stay Long-Term?

This is the hardest situation. Your realistic options are:

ED Visa -- Enroll in a legitimate course (language, Muay Thai, cooking, university)
DTV -- If you can frame your activities under "soft power" (Muay Thai training, cultural activities)
Thailand Elite -- If you can afford the 650,000 THB minimum

Read: What to do if immigration rejects your entry

Common Mistakes That Cost People Time and Money

Mistake 1: Applying for a Visa You Do Not Need

If you hold a passport from a visa-exempt country and you are flying in for less than 90 days, you do not need a tourist visa. You do not need to visit an embassy. You do not need to pay a visa agent. The exemption is automatic and free. I have met backpackers who paid agents $100+ for "visa assistance" that consisted of telling them they did not need a visa.

Mistake 2: Not Checking Visa Exemption Eligibility First

Before researching any visa, check whether your country is on the 93-country visa exemption list. Many travelers from eligible countries waste hours researching tourist visas and VOA when they could just fly in for free. Use our Visa Checker Tool to confirm your eligibility in seconds.

Mistake 3: Overpaying Visa Agents

Visa agents in tourist areas charge 3,000-10,000 THB for "visa extension service." The actual extension at immigration costs 1,900 THB and takes 2-4 hours. The agent is filling out the same form you would fill out yourself and standing in the same line. For tourist visa extensions, you do not need an agent. For more complex visas (Non-B, Non-O), an agent or lawyer can genuinely help, but compare prices first.

Read: How the TM.7 extension process actually works

Mistake 4: Ignoring the Land vs Air Entry Difference

Air entries give you 60 days. Land entries give you 30 days with no extension. This matters if you are doing the Southeast Asia circuit and plan to re-enter Thailand by bus from Laos or Cambodia. Budget backpackers doing border runs from Chiang Rai to Laos get 30 days, not 60.

Read: Border run planning and options

Mistake 5: Overstaying "Just a Few Days"

Overstaying your visa by even one day results in a 500 THB per day fine (capped at 20,000 THB). More than 90 days overstay gets you a 1-year ban from Thailand. More than 1 year gets you a 3-year ban. Get caught working illegally on top of overstaying, and you could face a 10-year ban. The fines are collected at the airport when you leave, and they do not accept excuses.

Read: Overstay fines, bans, and what to do if you have overstayed

Mistake 6: Choosing the Wrong Visa for Remote Work

If you are a digital nomad, the DTV is the correct visa. Not the tourist visa (technically illegal to work on it), not the ED visa (no work allowed), and not the Non-B (requires Thai employer). The DTV is the only visa that explicitly permits remote work for foreign employers. Yes, thousands of people work remotely on tourist visas without consequences. But if you want to be legal and sleep well at night, the DTV costs 10,000 THB and solves the problem cleanly.

Mistake 7: Trying to Stack Back-to-Back Visa Exemptions Indefinitely

In the old days, you could bounce between Thailand and neighboring countries forever, stacking 30-day entries. Those days are gone. Immigration now flags frequent entrants. If you have spent more than 180 days in Thailand over the past 12 months on visa exemptions alone, expect questions. If your passport shows a pattern of enter-leave-enter-leave, you may be denied entry. The solution is to get the right visa for your actual stay length.

Read: What the new 2026 visa rules mean for travelers

Cost Comparison: What You Actually Pay for Each Stay Length

Because the visa fee alone does not tell the full story. Here is what each option costs for common trip lengths.

30-Day Trip

| Option | Total Cost | |---|---| | Visa Exemption (air) | Free | | Visa on Arrival | 2,000 THB (~$57) | | Tourist Visa (SETV) | 1,000-2,500 THB (~$29-$71) |

Best option: Visa Exemption (if eligible). Free is free.

90-Day Trip

| Option | Total Cost | |---|---| | Visa Exemption + 30-day extension | 1,900 THB (~$54) | | Tourist Visa + 30-day extension | 2,900-4,400 THB (~$83-$126) | | METV (one entry + extension) | 6,900 THB (~$197) |

Best option: Visa Exemption + extension. Cheapest by far.

180-Day Stay

| Option | Total Cost | |---|---| | DTV (single entry) | 10,000 THB (~$285) | | Visa Exemption x2 + extensions + border run | ~5,800 THB + transport costs + risk of denial | | METV (multiple entries + extensions) | ~12,600 THB (~$360) | | ED Visa + school fees | ~15,000-35,000 THB (~$430-$1,000) |

Best option: DTV if you qualify. Legal, simple, one application.

1-Year Stay

| Option | Total Cost | |---|---| | DTV (entry + extension) | 20,000 THB (~$571) + exit/re-enter for second period | | ED Visa + school fees | 20,000-50,000 THB (~$571-$1,430) | | Non-O Retirement (if 50+) | ~3,900 THB + 800,000 THB in bank (not spent, just held) | | Thailand Elite Bronze (amortized year 1 of 5) | 130,000 THB (~$3,714) per year |

Best option for remote workers: DTV. Best option for retirees: Non-O.

Quick Reference: Where to Apply

| Visa Type | Apply Online? | Apply at Embassy? | Apply Inside Thailand? | |---|---|---|---| | Visa Exemption | N/A (automatic) | N/A | N/A | | Visa on Arrival | No | No (at border) | N/A | | Tourist Visa / SETV | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | No | | METV | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | No | | DTV | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | No | | ED Visa | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | No (but can convert from tourist visa inside Thailand) | | Non-Immigrant B | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | No | | Non-Immigrant O | Yes (thaievisa.go.th) | Yes | Can apply for some O categories inside Thailand | | Thailand Elite | Yes (thailandprivilege.go.th) | No | Yes | | Volunteer Visa | Check with embassy | Yes | No |

Remember: All travelers entering Thailand in 2026 must complete the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) online before arrival, regardless of visa type. This is separate from your visa. Do it 24-72 hours before your flight. Save the QR code to your phone.

Read: Complete entry requirements and TDAC process

The Bottom Line

For 90% of backpackers, the visa exemption is all you need. Free, automatic, 60 days with a 30-day extension option. Do not overthink it.

For digital nomads and remote workers planning to stay longer than 60 days, the DTV has made everything else obsolete. 10,000 THB for 180 days of legal remote work is the best deal in Southeast Asia.

For everyone else -- retirees, workers, students, volunteers -- the right visa depends on your specific situation, and the decision tree above should point you in the right direction.

The worst thing you can do is pick the wrong visa, realize it halfway through your trip, and scramble to fix it while your current permission is expiring. Spend 10 minutes with this chart now, and save yourself hours of stress later.

Have questions about a specific visa type? Our detailed guides break down each one step by step:

Or use our Visa Checker Tool to see your options based on your passport and trip length.