🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Thai visas & work permits for Saudi citizens
Saudi citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Saudi visitors staying longer often use the DTV for medical treatment, the education visa or the LTR. Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention in 2022.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Saudi 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From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list.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 Saudi citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Covers medical treatment with a hospital letter.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For students.
- Long-Term Resident Visa (LTR)
For wealthy global citizens.
- Privilege / Elite Visa Advisory
For families wanting long stays.
Work permits for Saudi nationals
Saudi investors working in a Thai company need a Non-B and work permit.
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Do documents from Saudi Arabia need an apostille or legalisation?
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Hospital letters missing treatment details.
- Arabic documents without translation.
- Accompanying family on the wrong visa.
Counsel's note
For medical stays we coordinate with the hospital so letters meet visa requirements for the patient and family.
Service languages: English; Arabic documents with translation.
Frequently asked
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When can Saudi documents use an apostille?
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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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