The 60-day visa exemption that allowed for longer stays over the last two years is officially over. Following a Cabinet decision, Thailand has reverted its standard visa-free entry stamp to 30 days for roughly 54 countries.
According to Thai Visa Services, the rollback ends a 22-month stimulus period that originally began in July 2024. The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) publicly backed the reduction, telling Khaosod that 30 days is "appropriate and sufficient for tourism."
What this means for your passport
The changes alter the landscape for frequent visitors relying on visa exemptions to stay in the kingdom.
- Standard Exemption: Travelers from the roughly 54 eligible countries will now receive a 30-day stamp upon arrival, down from the previous 60 days.
- Indian Nationals: India is heavily impacted by this policy shift. According to Thai Visa Services, Indian passport holders have lost standard visa-free entry entirely and are now relegated to the 15-day Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme.
- Proof of Funds: With immigration rules in focus, travelers should also be prepared to show proof of sufficient funds upon entry. A recent reminder highlights this as a longstanding rule that visitors must have ready at the border.
Next steps for frequent visitors
If you relied on the 60-day stamp to string together long stays, you will need to adjust your travel timelines to fit the shorter 30-day window. With the rollback now in effect, visitors should ensure their travel plans align with the reduced entry period and have their financial proof ready for immigration officers.
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