🇵🇱 Poland
Thai visas & work permits for Polish citizens
Polish citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Poles staying longer use the DTV for remote IT work, the education visa or the Non-B with a work permit. Poland is an Apostille Convention party.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Polish 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From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list.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 Polish citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For Polish IT specialists and freelancers.
- SMART Visa (BOI)
For tech specialists in targeted industries.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For language study.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For employment with a Thai company.
Work permits for Polish nationals
Polish developers working for Thai clients need a work permit; working for foreign clients usually fits the DTV.
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Do documents from Poland need an apostille or legalisation?
Poland 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 Poland still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Freelance invoices to Thai clients on a DTV.
- Bank statements in Polish only.
- Funds below the DTV threshold at filing.
Counsel's note
We check client lists and payments before choosing between DTV and a work permit.
Service languages: English; Polish documents with translation.
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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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