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Thailand’s Visa exemption extended to 60 Days

Oct 30 2024

As of July 15, 2024, nationals from 93 countries (including France) can now stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa. This visa exemption is one of the latest measures introduced by Thai authorities to facilitate travel, attract more visitors, and boost the national economy. Here’s everything you need to know.

Thai Visa exemption extended to 60 Days

Since July 15, Thai authorities have officially expanded the visa exemption period for Thailand. Previously limited to 30 days, the period now extends to 60 days. This new measure applies to nationals from 93 countries, up from 57 previously. Here is the list of countries whose citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for 60 days:

  • South Africa
  • Albania
  • Germany
  • Andorra
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Bhutan
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • China
  • Cyprus
  • Colombia
  • South Korea
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Ecuador
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • United States
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Greece
  • Guatemala
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macau
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Morocco
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Norway
  • New Zealand
  • Oman
  • Uzbekistan
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Netherlands
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Dominican Republic
  • Czech Republic
  • Romania
  • United Kingdom
  • Russia
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Turkey
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay
  • Vietnam

Important note!

Although a visa is no longer required for stays under 60 days, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) will soon be necessary to enter the country and benefit from the visa exemption. A pilot phase is expected to launch by the end of the year, with the measure officially implemented by June 2025.

Other updates to Visa Policy

In addition to doubling the visa exemption period and extending it to more countries, Thai authorities have announced other visa policy updates.

As explained by Thai Ministry of Interior spokesperson, Traisulee Traisoranakul, “These four announcements are part of the Srettha Thavisin government’s policy to stimulate the tourism economy by implementing measures to attract foreign tourists, notably by making travel easier.”

These new updates include:

The “Destination Thailand Visa” for Digital Nomads and Freelancers

The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a new visa category aimed at freelancers and digital nomads. It is also of interest to foreigners looking to train in various Thai arts, such as Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Thai cooking, medical treatments, training courses, seminars, and artistic and musical exhibitions.

This new visa allows for stays of up to 180 days per visit over a 5-year period. Its unique feature? It offers multiple entries, meaning travelers can enter and exit the country multiple times during the visa’s validity.

Extension of the Non-Immigrant Visa (ED) for goreign students

Another new measure concerns extending the stay duration for students under the non-immigrant (ED) visa. The update allows students to obtain an extended stay for up to one year after graduation to enable them to find work and remain in Thailand.

Florine Dergelet