🇺🇦 Ukraine
Thai visas & work permits for Ukrainian citizens
Ukrainians should check the revised visa-exemption list of 15 September 2026 before travelling. Many Ukrainians in Thailand stay through the DTV for remote work, the education visa or the marriage visa. Ukraine is an Apostille Convention party, so documents move to apostille from 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
Check the current exemption list
The visa-exemption lists were revised on 15 September 2026. Confirm this passport's status on the official e-Visa portal or the MFA chart before travel; work, study and long stays always need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Ukrainian citizens?
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For Ukrainian IT specialists working remotely.
- Education Visa (Non-ED)
For students and language learners.
- Change of Visa Type Inside Thailand
For those already in Thailand needing a new status.
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For local employment.
Work permits for Ukrainian nationals
Ukrainian IT professionals hired by Thai companies need a Non-B and work permit; the SMART Visa may suit tech specialists.
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Do documents from Ukraine need an apostille or legalisation?
Ukraine 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 Ukraine still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Passports expiring during long stays.
- Documents that are hard to verify from the issuing office.
- Overstaying while waiting for papers.
Counsel's note
We plan status changes early so clients never fall into overstay while documents are delayed.
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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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