Category: Thailand Visa
Visa-Free Entry to Thailand to be Limited to 30 Days
If you plan to visit Thailand without a visa in 2025, you may need to adjust your travel plans. Despite extending the duration last year, the Thai government has decided to shorten the visa-free stay period from 60 days to 30 days. Officials believe this change will help prevent illegal business activities while still allowing […]
Requirements Eased for Thai Long-Term Resident Visas
Thailand has taken another step to improve its economy by attracting global talent and investment by revising its Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa requirements. These updates simplify the application process and broaden eligibility, making it easier for professionals, retirees, and investors to secure a 10-year stay in Thailand. The key updates include easier income requirements, more […]
E-Visa System Now Available at ALL Thai Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
On December 17th, 2024, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, presided over the launch event for Thailand’s global E-Visa system. There he announced that Thailand’s E-Visa system would be available at every Thai embassy and consulate worldwide at the start of 2025. This is a welcome development for travelers of all kinds […]
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, […]
