Thailand has recently announced new visa measures to boost its economy through tourism starting from 15 July.
Visa Exemptions
These include extending visa exemptions to 60 days for 93 countries and territories, up from 57 previously. Visitors from these countries can, in addition, extend their stay at the Immigration Office for another 30 days.
These are the 93 countries and territories eligible for visa exemptions for 60 days:
Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (ROK), Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Visa On Arrival
Thailand will also allow visitors from 31 countries and territories to apply for a Visa on Arrival at immigration checkpoints, allowing them to stay for tourism purposes for up to 15 days. The visa fee is 2,000 baht.
The following countries and territories are eligible for Visa On Arrival:
Armenia, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bulgaria, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Taiwan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, and Venezuela.
Destination Thailand Visa
The country is launching a generous Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) especially for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers and activity participants (such as Muay Thai courses, Thai cooking classes, medical treatments and attending music festivals), allowing stays of up to 180 days. Foreigners who want to apply for this visa must pay a fee of 10,000 baht and have proof of funds of not less than 500,000 baht for the duration of the stay. DTV holders, along with spouses and dependent children, will be entitled to a five-year stay with multiple entries for up to 180 days.
Student Visa (Non-Immigrant ED Plus)
Additionally, foreign students can stay and work one year post graduation. If employed locally, they are eligible to apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa without having to leave Thailand.
For more information, please contact any Immigration office in Thailand or the Thai Embassy or consulate in your area.
Information provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
