Does the new 3-month visa exemption for Russian passport holders apply to other nationalities?

Oct 28, 2023
a year ago
Dmitri *********
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As of 1st of November Russian passport holder will automatically get 3 months visa exemption at the boarder. Does this new rule apply to other nationalities?
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Starting November 1, Russian passport holders will receive an automatic 3-month visa exemption at the border. This new rule does not currently extend to other nationalities, with users noting that countries like China still follow the regular 30-day visa exemption. Some comments raise concerns about double standards in Thailand's immigration policies and highlight the significant number of Russian tourists in the country.
Sam *************
What about french tourist ?
Daniel ******
Chinese and Russians are all they care about , Putin ad Xi Worshippers
Brooke ******
Corruption
Janne ***********
talk about other countries getting the same 90 days exempt as well, but those countries must also open up for Thai citizens as well, sadly most westernized countries are still not doing that, it's virtually "impossible" for thai's to come to USA, especially if you are a single woman,,,,time will tell!
Klaus ***********
Why?
Falcon *******
this is Thailand double standards of doing things...very messy!
Michael *******
Ha ha your joking! πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’° talks.
Dmitri *********
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@Michael ******
no joke, Russia is number 1 country in terms of visiting numbers ( Phuket) with long term tourists. ( also people escaping cold winter, war, etc.) and of course bringing $€
Michael *******
@Dmitry ********
where else can you go? Turkey??
Dmitri *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael ******
everywhere if the visa is granted
Michael *******
@Dmitry ********
if you can get there!
Mike *******
If the new rule actually takes effect next week, Russia will join Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea and Peru (these countries already have bilateral 90 days agreements with Thailand).

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Kool *******
Umm, the Chinese do too.
Klaus ***********
@Kool ******
same -why?
Brandon ************
@Kool ******
the Chinese just get regular 30 day visa exempt
Kool *******
@Brandon ***********
okay. Thought they'd already approved it to compete with some Korea tourist promotions targeted at Chinese.
Neil *******
Why Russians ?
Terry ********
@Neil ******
because the PM is best buddies with Putin.
Neil *******
Hopefully they change the marijuana laws and they’ll all go home
Tony *********
@Neil ******
Because they're buying Patong .... 5555
Michael *******
Xander *******
@Neil ******
They are friends with Vietnam?
John *********
What about people living here,

Do we get any concessions .ie do away with 90 day reporting
Todd *********
@John ********
they did away with 90 day reporting for LTR visa holders
Frank **********
@John ********
90 day reporting is so they can keep track of you.
Steve ********
@John ********
What's that got to do with Russians getting entry concessions?
Peter *********
@John ********
we wish 🀞
Brandon ************
It's only for Russians
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