🇵🇹 Portugal
Thai visas & work permits for Portuguese citizens
Portuguese citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Portuguese nationals often choose the retirement visa or the DTV, and companies second staff on a Non-B with a work permit. Portugal is an Apostille Convention party.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Portuguese 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From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list.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 Portuguese citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For Portuguese remote workers and soft-power course students.
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
For Portuguese retirees aged 50 and over.
- Marriage & Dependent Visa (Non-O)
For Portuguese–Thai couples and families.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
Required for any employment in Thailand.
Work permits for Portuguese nationals
Portuguese hospitality and engineering professionals need a Non-B and work permit sponsored by the Thai employer before starting.
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Do documents from Portugal need an apostille or legalisation?
Portugal 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 Portugal still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Pension statements in Portuguese without translation.
- Retirement funds not seasoned in a Thai account.
- Using a tourist entry to start a job.
Counsel's note
We schedule fund transfers so retirement-visa balances meet the seasoning period on the filing date.
Service languages: English; Portuguese documents with translation.
Frequently asked
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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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