Thailand Adjusts New Visa Exemption Measures, Limiting Stay to 30 Days for Tourists from 60 Countries
The Thai government has announced an update to its visa exemption measures, introducing significant changes to the conditions for foreign tourists to align with the country's current tourism and immigration management policies.
According to the latest announcement, Thailand has revoked the 60-day visa-free measure previously applied to 93 countries, reducing the number of eligible countries and territories to just 60. Travelers entering under these new conditions will be permitted to stay in Thailand for no more than 30 days.
This adjustment is primarily intended to restrict visa exemption privileges exclusively for 'tourism' purposes, differing from the previous measure that allowed stays of up to 60 days. This new policy will enable authorities to more clearly monitor and regulate the entry and exit of foreign nationals.
Tourists planning to travel to Thailand should check the list of eligible countries and the latest conditions via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or the Royal Thai Embassy to avoid any issues upon entry.
This change is part of an effort to update Thailand's immigration regulations, aiming to strike a more effective balance between promoting tourism and maintaining national security.