Category: Thailand Visa
Schengen-Style Visa for SEA Countries: Cambodia on Board with Thailand’s Plan
A meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism Huot Hak and advisors to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa took place on October 21, 2024, wherein they discussed cross-border travel. One of the more significant outcomes of this meeting was the Cambodian Minister’s support for Thailand’s “Six Countries, One Destination” visa initiative, adding another major partner to […]
Thai Tourist Tax Coming Back Under New Government
In the third announcement about the Thai tourism fee this year so far, the new Thai government has reversed course again and will soon implement a tax on all visitors to Thailand. The previous government under Srettha Thavisin mulled a similar fee earlier in 2024 but shelved the idea after backlash from the private sector. […]
Electronic Travel Authorization for Visa-Free Travelers to Thailand
Earlier in 2024, the Thai government expanded its visa exemption and visa-on-arrival programs to include more countries, allowing more tourists to enter the Kingdom for longer periods without needing to apply for a visa beforehand. However, at the time of this announcement, the government also revealed plans for a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system. […]
New Thailand Visa Exemption and Visa on Arrival Now in Effect
Starting from July 15, 2024, the new policy on Thailand Visa Exemption and Thailand Visa on Arrival is now in effect. The government hopes the rule updates will greatly improve the tourist economy by allowing more foreigners than ever to temporarily enter and stay in Thailand without first acquiring a visa. This post will provide […]
DTV Visa Thailand: The New Thailand Digital Nomad Visa
The New Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) The Thai government has recently unveiled the “DTV Visa Thailand,” known as the Destination Thailand Visa, designed specifically for digital nomads in Thailand. It comes alongside a raft of other immigration updates and additions intended to increase tourism in the kingdom. While final details have not been released, so […]
New Thai Visas and Sweeping Changes to Immigration Rules Announced
In an effort to boost its flagging economy, Thailand’s government announced sweeping updates to existing visa rules and the introduction of a new visa to attract more visitors, professionals, and investors to the Kingdom. The announcement was made on May 28, 2024, and follows Thailand’s other recent bids to galvanize tourism by dialing back immigration […]
Australia To Open E-Visa Services In Sydney
On March 1, 2024, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney announced that from March 19 onwards, an online stickerless e-visa application system will be implemented for Australians looking to visit Thailand on a tourist visa. This means that applicants will no longer need to submit their passports in person or by post to the Consulate-General, […]
Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme
What is the Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme? The Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme allows tourists to enter Thailand visa-free strictly for tourism purposes for a duration of 30 days. Travelers entering by land or via sea border are limited to doing so twice a year, except for Malaysian citizens who can enter without limitation by land […]
Extension of Visa-Exemption for Indian Citizens Traveling to Thailand in the Works
The current visa-exemption program for Indian nationals visiting Thailand could be poised for an extension, broadening opportunities for traveling into the country. Back in 2023, a visa-exemption plan was announced for Indian citizens, put into effect from November 10, 2023, until May 10, 2024. With this scheme in motion, foreign nationals with an Indian passport […]
More Countries to Be Considered for Visa-free Travel to Thailand
Interest in traveling to Thailand has surged to even greater heights than ever before, prompting an increasing number of countries to implement visa exemptions. Foreigners interested in booking a vacation to Thailand may be excited to hear that a significant number of countries are now exempted from having to apply for a Thai visa before […]
