Cabinet adjusts new visa-free criteria, reducing stay to 30 days to tighten usage control
The Cabinet has approved adjustments to the visa-free exemption criteria for foreigners traveling to Thailand for tourism. The maximum duration of stay has been reduced from the previous 60 days to no more than 30 days per visit, aiming to make immigration management more appropriate and orderly.
The main reason for this change is to prevent the misuse of visa-free privileges, particularly cases where foreigners secretly enter to work or conduct short-term business without authorization, which impacts domestic labor laws and employment regulations. Thai authorities have therefore found it necessary to implement this measure to more strictly screen and monitor travelers.
In addition, the government has announced the extension of visa-free privileges to six new countries to promote tourism and strengthen international relations. It is hoped that this will help attract new groups of tourists to experience Thailand under clear regulations.
These adjustments are part of Thailand's policy to organize immigration, ensuring that those who enter are genuinely visiting for tourism purposes. Those planning to travel to Thailand should carefully check visa information and details before their trip to ensure a smooth and legally compliant visit.