🇩🇰 Denmark
Thai visas & work permits for Danish citizens
Danish citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Danes staying longer mostly use the retirement visa, the marriage visa or the DTV for seasonal stays. Denmark is an Apostille Convention party, so Danish documents move to apostille from 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Danish citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Danish citizens?
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
Common for Danish pensioners wintering in Thailand.
- Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
For Danish–Thai couples.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
180-day entries suit seasonal stays.
- Re-Entry Permits (Single / Multiple)
For trips home during an extension.
Work permits for Danish nationals
Danish engineers in shipping and energy projects need a Non-B and work permit through the Thai employer or BOI project.
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Do documents from Denmark need an apostille or legalisation?
Denmark is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Denmark still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Leaving Thailand without a re-entry permit.
- Pension statements in Danish only.
- Marriage in Denmark not registered in Thailand.
Counsel's note
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Frequently asked
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Is the DTV good for winter stays?
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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