Citizens from 93 countries will be able to stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days starting July 15, 2024.
Eagerly awaited by many fans of the destination, the date for the implementation of the 60-day visa-free stay extension in Thailand has just been announced by the authorities.
Last May, Thailand announced numerous upcoming changes to its visa policies. Among these changes was the doubling of the visa exemption period from 30 to 60 days for visitors from 93 countries.
Today, the spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of the Interior, Traisulee Traisoranakul, stated that her ministry has just released four updates to the country’s visa policies, “aligning them with global competition to attract more foreign visitors, generate more revenue, and thus boost the national economy”.
“These four announcements are part of the Srettha Thavisin government’s policy to stimulate the tourism economy by taking measures to attract foreign tourists, including facilitating travel”, explained Traisulee Traisoranakul.
According to the spokesperson, Deputy Prime Minister and Thai Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has reviewed and signed these four updates, which have just been submitted to the Prime Minister for signature. They will then be published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect simultaneously on July 15, 2024.
60 days visa-free in Thailand for visitors from 93 countries starting Monday
Here are the four announcements confirmed today by the Ministry of the Interior, which will be applied starting Monday, July 15, 2024, after official publication:
Thai visa exemption extended to 60 days:
- Establishment of a list of countries and territories whose passport or travel document holders can enter Thailand temporarily for tourism, business, or short-term work purposes and are exempt from visa requirements, allowing them to stay in the Kingdom for up to 60 days. The list now includes 93 countries and territories, up from 57 previously.
More nationalities eligible for visa on arrival in Thailand:
- Increase in the list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA) at immigration checkpoints to 31 countries and territories, up from 19 previously.
Introduction of the “Destination Thailand Visa”:
- Introduction of a new visa category, the “Destination Thailand Visa” (DTV), for those who wish to stay in Thailand to work and travel (workcation) simultaneously. This includes highly skilled individuals, freelancers, remote workers, or those who want to stay to learn Thai boxing and martial arts, attend cooking classes, participate in sports training, undergo medical treatments, attend training courses, seminars, and artistic and musical exhibitions. The DTV will allow its holder to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry and will be valid for 5 years.
Extension of stay duration for certain students:
- Update of the rights of foreign students who come to the country with a non-immigrant “ED” visa to study or pursue higher education to attract skilled and potential workers for the country’s labor market. It extends the stay in Thailand for one year after graduation to seek employment, travel, or pursue other activities in Thailand.
The 93 countries qualified for visa-free travel to Thailand for 60 days
Starting Monday, tourists and business travelers from 93 countries and territories will be able to stay in Thailand for 60 days without a visa (after official publication in the Royal Gazette).
For now, the authorities have not specified the terms for a possible extension of the stay duration…
By June 2025, these travelers will need an electronic travel authorization (Thailand ETA) to benefit from the visa exemption.
This new formality to be completed before departure to the Land of Smiles will gradually come into effect starting December 2024.
Here is the list of the 93 countries and territories exempt from visa entry into Thailand for a period of 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
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- 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
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Hello,
I am from India and planning family tour to Thailand in 20 Jan 2025.
Will Visa Free or exempted for 60 days for Indians during that period ?
Hello! I’m traveling to Thailand in Oct for 10 weeks. Is it correct that, as a Dutch citizen, I will get a 2 month visa free stamp on arrival, and can get a 30 day extension later on? And if so, do you know what is needed for the extension?
Dear Linda,
We can confirm that, as a Dutch citizen, you benefit from a 60-day visa waiver in Thailand, which can be extended for a further 30 days at immigration office, by filling in a form and presenting your passport, a passport photo and paying the extension fee, currently 1,900 Baht.
Thanks a lot!
Hello. I live in the uk and I have an Italian passport. Will I be able to stay for the 60 days with no visa even if I don’t have a return flight booked?
Hai,
Iam indian planning to traval on 20th November 2024 and stay for 5 days. Should I need to pay for visa?
Hello Deepu,
No, for Indian citizens, Thailand is visa-free for 60 days.
Up to which date???
In online shows 14th November 2024.
But I am travelling after that
Dear Deepu,
The Thai authorities have not officially announced an expiry date for this new visa waiver policy.
Where did you see the date November 14, 2024?
hello! I’m travelling to Thailand in October 2024 and I’m planning to stay for the initial 60 days that are now allowed without a VISA, so I’ll be leaving on December 2024.
Will I be able to spend other 60 days if going back to Thailand on March 2025?
Thanks for your attention
Dear Cecilia,
Unless otherwise advised by the authorities before your planned trip to Thailand in March 2025, you will be able to return to the country without a visa and enjoy a 60-day stay……………….
thank you very much for your reply!
Good to know. A similar question: I would like to stay in Thailand for 6 months start from September 2024. I’ll enjoy visa exemption for 60+30 days within 2024. Can I just do a border run (eg to Laos) before New Year Eve and then walk back in January 2025 and get another visa exemption for 60+30 days more? Is it likely to have any issues here?
Thanks so much!!
For the moment, there are no regulations governing the number of entries into Thailand under this new visa-free regime.
However, recent political changes in the country could have an impact on these new visa rules…
Thanks much! I’ll take it into consideration.
Hello, I live in Laos and can not find any info on the rule regarding two land crossings a year limit.
Has this rule changed or are you still only allowed two land crossings a year into Thailand ?
Not Pakistan in the list very big country for thai tourist
Everybody is happy about this.
Can the 60 day visa exemption be extended for a extra 30 days for 1900 bht,like the old 30 day visa exemption?
what about kenyan nacionality with greek EU residence permit?
my wife is kenyan but she has EU residence permit up to 2028
can we travel to thailand without visa?
Excellent