How to Travel to Thailand in 2024
Are you planning a trip to Thailand or moving into the country to make it a second home? If so, keeping yourself updated on the latest travel restrictions and news is essential. Here are a couple of updates to keep in mind:
- COVID-19 Testing: You’d be happy to know that you no longer have to present a COVID test result when entering Thailand.
- Visa Exemptions: There have been new visa exemption schemes announced for five countries, details on this are listed down below.
- TM30 Requirement: If you want to stay in Thailand, you would need a TM30 notification of residence form prepared by your landlord.
- Face mask policy: As most of the population has gotten fully vaccinated, face masks are only mandated in select establishments.
- Travel Insurance: While optional, it is highly recommended that you acquire travel insurance to keep your wallets full.
- Entry Documentation: Certificate of Entry (COE) and Thailand Pass are no longer required documents.
New Visa Exemptions
- September 25, 2023 – February 29, 2024: China and Kazakhstan (30 days).
- November 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024: Russia (90 days).
- November 10, 2023 – May 10, 2024: Taiwan and India (30 days).
TM30 Updates
- TM30 Document: This is required of every foreigner. It will need to be curated by your landlord and presented when reporting to immigration.
- Responsibilities: Your landlord is responsible for reporting your stay to immigration and in setting up your TM30. Failure to do so will result in penalties.
- Importance of the TM30: The TM30 is required to report your immigration status for your 90-day reporting, extending your visa, and in accessing insurance benefits.
Update on Thailand’s COVID-19 situation
- The quarantine has been lifted and most venues in Thailand are open to everyone.
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and testing is no longer required.
- Enjoy the nightlife to your heart’s content as curfews and shutdowns no longer exist.
Travel Insurance
- While completely optional, travel insurance is highly recommended.
- Travel insurance covers medical costs as well as any accidents you can run into.
- Some companies, such as Agoda, offer various discounts and benefits for their clients that carry travel insurance.
- Need RT-PCP testing in order to travel to another country requiring it? You need travel insurance for this.
- Looking for the most ideal travel insurance? Consider AXA!
Looking for a visa? Consider the Thailand Privilege Visa!
- Earn 5-year multiple-entry visas, renewable up to the duration of your membership.
- More flexibility in options.
- Offers 5-20 years of stay within Thailand.
- Access to the premium lane for immigration fast-tracking.
- Streamlined application process.
- Numerous privileges on offer.
- VIP airport and transfer services.
- Elite Personal Assistant (EPA) to greet and escort you upon arrival.
- Access to the Member Contact Center for support and advance bookings.
Looking for a visa? Consider the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa!
- Earn a 5-year multiple-entry visa, renewable up to a total of 10 years.
- Immigration fast-tracking upon arrival.
- Annual Immigration reporting is every year rather than every 90 days.
- Expedited visa and work permit applications.
- Ability to acquire a work permit and work while in Thailand.
- Able to create a business in Thailand without needing to fulfill the “four Thai’s to one Foreigner” requirement.
- Exemption from paying foreign taxes.
- Discounted personal income tax rate of 17% for Highly-Skilled Professionals.
- The opportunity to bring along up to four family members with you regardless of which stream you applied through.
Category: Travel to Thailand
