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Thailand

Generally open

ASIA-PACIFIC

Felon entry rules

  • GENERALLY OPEN — Visa exemption for U.S. citizens for stays up to 60 days.
  • No formal published sentence-threshold felony bar for tourist entry.
  • Thai Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) grants officers discretionary denial authority on public order/national security grounds.
  • Drug offences carry extreme risk — Thailand imposes severe penalties for drug crimes.
  • Some sources note discretionary border denial for felons, though no formal published threshold. (verify with embassy before travel)

Registered person entry rules

  • No formal RSO-specific bar identified beyond general criminal record review.
  • Thailand is a known child sex tourism destination and actively cooperates with U.S. authorities on child protection.
  • IML notifications transmitted. Thai authorities have been known to act on Angel Watch notifications.
  • RSOs face practical elevated denial risk.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice required for covered registered persons (sex offenses against minors). U.S. law obligation; CBP/Angel Watch Center notifies destination country.

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