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Has the new 60-day visa stamp been implemented for Australians in Thailand?
Has the new 60 day stamp started for Ozzies?
Answer summary
The new 60-day visa stamp for Australians has not yet started. There is speculation that the rules may be implemented by late June or early July, but nothing is confirmed. The implementation of new visa guidelines depends on an official announcement in the Royal Gazette, which has not occurred. Many users suggest that if travelers are urgent about their stay, they should consider applying for a 60-day tourist visa, which is available for a fee and can be processed online.
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Alan ******
The usual mess. relax, enjoy. and wait.
Shane *******
Nah .. I think the politician 🤥 who "📢" it is on a 🔥 ❄ cum down now 😂
Christopher *************
Wait
Christopher *************
No
Christopher *************
No
Phil *******
Latest expectation is maybe end of June early July or maybe not at all.
Armando **********
No
Rob **********
No they have not started and no official date has been stated as of today.
Henrik *****
If you can’t wait for new rules, then luckyli a 60 day tourist visa cost only around 1300 baht, and can get applyed for, from the comfort of your sofa at
thaievisa.go.th
It will the arrive in your email 1-2 weeks before departure.
So no need for new rules about that.
thaievisa.go.th
It will the arrive in your email 1-2 weeks before departure.
So no need for new rules about that.
Alan *********
@Henrik ****
Snail mail or email? Email, right, just to clarify?
Kevin ******
Hasn’t started for anyone. Some suggest it will start in July. Nothing official.
Gray ******
@Kevin *****
Never believe news articles.Kevin ******
@Gray *****
I don’t. I will believe it when I see it published in The Royal Gazette.Eric ******
So much for June 1st. Not even more details released.
Lee ********
@Eric *****
the offical article states late June early July. Never a specific date
Steve **********
@Eric *****
TITEric ******
I meant so much for the hope of it being June 1. And was referring to the poster that mentioned the new program, not that they confirmed it would start June 1. I was hoping there would ha e at least been some more details released though.
Peter *********
@Eric *****
don't forget this is Thailand lol 😆Eric ******
@Peter ********
it's funny, when it was first announced, a lot of people were giddy about it (me too), but all the seasoned vets were skeptical, trying to calm people down and tell them not jump the gun and to wait until it's in the the Gazette. Now I see what they mean. Lesson learned!
William ******
@Eric *****
was 6 days ago announced. You think they can make a change in 4 days. Not likely. Can’t affect anyone’s trip this quickly. If need 60 days get visa. Only $40. Not sure why everyone going crazy about the stamp. Was only less than a week ago. Give it until at least July 1. Need 60 + 30 get the visa they are so easy to get.Eric ******
@Dennis ******
yeah, I'm leaning to just getting a METV. If it does go into effect, what would be the difference between the SETV and the 60 fay exemption? Or would it be basically the same? Would they both have potential to lead to a retirement visa once in Thailand if I chose to go that route?William ******
@Eric *****
either way can go to retirement extension. The process longer from an exemption stamp or tourist visa because you need a non o visa to do extension. I think there is extra steps and cost going from stamp/tourist then from non o. I’m not expert. Maybe someone correct me? I was surprised all the worried or surprised posts than the stamp was still 30 days as of Saturday. We are 6 days from announcing of the news if your trip was planned that quickly based on the news I be shocked. But if you need 90 days get the 60 day visa do extension. Until change you only get 30+30. I think the July 1 is a better target for change but don’t plan your trip based on this change it is Thailand and may happen or may not. Get the visa is only $40. I read the most changes were not happening until September or October so maybe the stamp change happens sooner but maybe September too. I think some visas for certain counties expired April 30. Read something and not sure was true that May tourism numbers were down. There goal 80 million tourist by 2027. Crazy goal. Not sure the country has infrastructure to handle those numbers and with more tourists comes higher cost because of higher demand. So, your trip to Thailand could cost. 40% more by 2027. For people living in Thailand for retirement this is bad. The visa system will not make you leave but the cost of living. If they reach there goal watch what’s happens to rent and food cost.Peter *********
@Dennis ******
July 2025 lol 😆William ******
@Peter ********
maybe would be ok. There is still the 60 visa. Get it
Andrew ***********
@Eric *****
only the media hype said 1st of June, and they don't make the rules.Eric ******
@Andrew **********
there was an official poster too wasn't there?
Todd *********
@Eric *****
yes, it just didn't happenBrandon ************
@Eric *****
there was never an official poster. The only official poster said it would start after the legal proceedings.
Greg *********
I been hearing this or next week.
Henrik *****
You have been listening to rumors.
With this announcement from Thailand's Government Information Department, it appears that the rumored visa rule changes will not take effect until 1 month from now.
thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/48/iid/
With this announcement from Thailand's Government Information Department, it appears that the rumored visa rule changes will not take effect until 1 month from now.
thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/48/iid/
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David **********
@Greg ********
right after the digital wallet starts, and the wine import taxes are eliminated.Andrew ***********
@Greg ********
so has everyone else, but nobody really knows.
Jim *****
Has to be gazetted
Andreas *********
@Andrew **********
Why say no to a technically absolutely correct answer?Andreas *********
@Andrew **********
Maybe a translation error, I understand that he means that the decision has not yet been published in the Royal Thai Gazette, so it is not yet valid. And that is correctHenrik *****
New laws in Thailand has to be announced in Royal Gazette, before they can come into force !
So
So
@Jim ****
is right.
Jon **********
@Deniz *********
thanks for sharing, hopefully they've started now for everybody.
M.J. *******
@Jon *********
😆 🤣Todd *********
@Jon *********
they haven't started for anybody. That's a 30 day stampJon **********
@Todd ********
just getting it in there before somebody else does, too be fair it was 4:30 am.Todd *********
@Jon *********
at least ur staying in 🇹🇭!!!!Jon **********
@Todd ********
hahah the longer I stay in Thailand the dumber I get 🙂 ThanksBrandon ************
@Jon *********
they have not started now. It's a holiday weekend. The government is not passing laws. The prime Minister's office made a post on Friday talking about late June or early July
Brandon ************
The new programs have not started for anyone. No one knows when they will start
Iain *********
Tony Murchison people arriving from UK on 3rd June still got stamped in for 30 days.
That is a UK government website not a Thai government website.
That is a UK government website not a Thai government website.
Brandon ************
@Tony **********
the UK government doesn't decide these things
Nigel **************
@Tony **********
that is the plan not legalised yetActivity
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