Thailand's Visa Exemption Extended to 60 Days
As of July 15, 2024, nationals of 93 countries can now stay up to 60 days in Thailand without a visa. Here's what concretely changes for planning your trip.
July 29, 2024
Since July 15, 2024, nationals of 93 countries (including France) can now stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa. The visa exemption is among the latest measures implemented by Thai authorities to facilitate travel, attract more visitors, and boost the national economy. Here's what you need to know...
Thailand's Visa Exemption Extended to 60 Days
Since July 15, Thai authorities officially announced the expansion of Thailand's Visa Exemption period. While it was previously just 30 days, the period now extends to 60 days. Moreover, it is now possible to travel to Thailand without a visa for a duration of 60 days.
This new measure applies to nationals of 93 countries, up from 57 previously. Here is the list of countries exempt from entry visa requirements to Thai territory for a period of 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,
- Macao,
- 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! While it is no longer necessary to have a visa to travel to Thailand for stays under 60 days, you will soon need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) 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 taking official effect by June 2025. |
Other New Visa Policy Updates
Beyond the doubling of the visa exemption period and the expansion to more countries, Thai authorities have also announced other updates to visa policies.
As explained by Traisulee Traisoranakul, spokesperson for the Thai Ministry of Interior: "These four announcements are part of the policy of Srettha Thavisin's government to stimulate tourism economics by taking measures to attract foreign tourists, including by facilitating travel".
These new updates include:
The Launch of the "Destination Thailand Visa" for Digital Workers and Freelancers
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is a new visa category designed for freelancers and digital nomads. It may also interest foreigners wishing to train in various Thai arts such as Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Thai cuisine, medical treatments, training courses, seminars, and artistic and musical exhibitions.
This new visa allows you to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per visit over a 5-year period. Its distinctive feature? It offers multiple entry. In other words, you can enter and exit the country multiple times during the visa's validity.
Extension of the Non-Immigrant Visa (ED) for Foreign Students
The other new measure concerns extending the length of stay for students under the Non-Immigrant Visa (ED). The update allows students to obtain an extended stay of 1 year after completing their degree, enabling them to find work and remain in Thailand.
Florine Dergelet
Florine Dergelet
A web content writer for over 10 years, Florine Dergelet is a traveler driven by the desire to discover the world with an open heart. Each of her articles is an invitation to slow down, listen, and understand. For her, traveling is not about ticking countries off a map, but about weaving connections—often invisible yet always powerful—with places, peoples, and all manner of creatures in the animal kingdom. Her motto? Advise travelers with integrity, awaken their awareness about animal welfare, respect for cultures, and the importance of humble, sustainable tourism. Because the most beautiful memories often arise far from the spotlight, in the shadow of a winding path, at the edge of a conversation, or in the quiet breath of a world we finally take time to truly listen to...
