Thailand Visa Update: 60-Day Stay Adjusted to 30 Days: IVF Treatment Still on Track
On May 19, 2026, the Thai Cabinet approved a revision to its visa-free policy. The 60-day tourist visa-free stay for citizens of 93 countries will be reverted to 30 days.
The effective date has not yet been announced; travelers can still enter with a 60-day stay for now.
Does this affect your IVF treatment in Thailand?
No. A single IVF cycle, from ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval to fresh transfer, typically takes 15-20 days. A frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle takes even less, about 12-15 days. A 30-day stay comfortably covers either.
When might you need a longer stay?
1. PGT (genetic testing) with results waiting + frozen transfer: may take 45-60 days.
2. Back-to-back cycles.
For these cases, Thailand offers the Medical Treatment Visa (MT Visa). It allows a 90-day stay per entry and is renewable with a letter from a recognized Thai hospital.
Quick summary
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Your plan |
Recommended visa |
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Egg retrieval only (15-20 days) |
30-day visa-free |
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Embryo transfer only (12-15 days) |
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Full fresh cycle (~20-25 days) |
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PGT + frozen transfer (~45-60 days) |
Medical Visa (90 days) |
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Two consecutive cycles |
Bottom line
This change simply returns Thailand’s visa-free policy to its pre-pandemic standard. It does not disrupt the vast majority of IVF treatment plans. CEF continues to monitor policy updates and assist you with visa planning.
Questions about your specific travel plan?
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