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Thailand Expands Visa Exemption Program and Extends Stay Duration to 60 Days
The Thai government has enacted the entry measures that were decided in a cabinet meeting on May 28, as of July 15.
The number of countries eligible for the short-term stay visa exemption has been expanded to 93, extending the allowable stay duration from 30 days to 60 days for citizens of those countries, including Japan, for tourism, labor, and short-term business purposes.
Furthermore, those who have completed a student visa and have obtained a certificate from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation are now permitted to stay for one year.
A new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) catering to remote workers, freelancers, and individuals coming to study Muay Thai or martial arts, allowing for a stay of 180 days, with the possibility of extending for another 180 days, has been introduced.
The insurance requirements for retirement visa applications have been modified to ensure coverage of at least 40,000 baht for outpatient treatment and 400,000 baht for inpatient hospitalization.
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