I have confusion regarding the new E-Visa system commencing from 1st January 2025. Can it be applied in Thailand? When approved, do we need to leave Thailand and get a new stamp for new E-Visa? Or the E-Visa will be automatically activated if already inside in Thailand?
Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The new E-Visa system set to begin on January 1, 2025, has raised questions about its application process and activation. It has been clarified that the E-Visa can only be applied for at the relevant Thai embassy located outside of Thailand, as there are no embassies inside the country. When approved, the E-Visa cannot be activated while in Thailand; it must be presented at immigration upon re-entering the country. Users have expressed further inquiries about visa exemptions and conversion of visas while remaining in Thailand.