The Thai government will abolish its 60-day visa exemption measure.
Based on the principle of one entry category per country or territory, the rules will be revised for 65 countries and territories, taking into account economic conditions, security assessments, international relations, and the principle of reciprocity.
Of these, 59 countries and territories will be eligible for a 30-day visa exemption. Visa-exemption treatment will be standardized across all 27 EU member states, which Thailand says will help promote discussions on visa exemptions for Thai nationals under the Schengen Agreement.
In addition, visa-on-arrival treatment for India will be changed to a 30-day visa exemption. The change reflects India’s important position in the economy, trade, and investment, as well as the relatively long average stay of Indian travelers, at around 7.17 days.
Elsewhere, a 15-day visa exemption will apply to Mauritius and Seychelles, while visas on arrival will apply to Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Serbia.
The changes will take effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette. Travelers entering Thailand before the effective date will remain subject to the current entry requirements.
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