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What are the implications of the Thai Cabinet's recent approval to shorten the visa exemption from 60 to 30 days?
FYI... Thai Cabinet APPROVED Thai Visa Changes... Tuesday May 19th. We watch the coming days for actual implementation. Will Post updates as known.
FYI... Thai Cabinet APPROVED Thai Visa Changes... Tuesday May 19th. We watch the coming days for actual implementation. Will Post updates as known.
Thai cabinet approves to roll back 60 day visa exempt entry program to 30 days.
It says in the news reports that all countries revert back to their previous entry status.
That means
*if you were a visa exempt country before you still are
*if you were a "visa waiver" country before you are again
*if you were a VOA country you now buy a visa on arrival when you land
*if you were a 'need a visa to get into thailand' country you now buy a visa before you come here
One news source I read said this takes effect immediately BUT we honestly don't know.. All we can do is see if there are any further announcements.
FYI... Thai Cabinet APPROVED Thai Visa Changes... Tuesday May 19th. We watch the coming days for actual implementation. Will Post updates as known.
Thai cabinet approves to roll back 60 day visa exempt entry program to 30 days.
It says in the news reports that all countries revert back to their previous entry status.
That means
*if you were a visa exempt country before you still are
*if you were a "visa waiver" country before you are again
*if you were a VOA country you now buy a visa on arrival when you land
*if you were a 'need a visa to get into thailand' country you now buy a visa before you come here
One news source I read said this takes effect immediately BUT we honestly don't know.. All we can do is see if there are any further announcements.
Answer summary
The Thai Cabinet has approved changes to the visa exemption policy, reverting the duration from 60 days back to 30 days for tourists. Countries that previously enjoyed visa exemption status will revert to their earlier classifications, impacting the way tourists enter Thailand. Those needing a visa on arrival or pre-arrival visa application will now adhere to different regulations. The actual implementation date remains unclear, raising concerns among expats and tourists about the potential economic effects on Thailand's tourism sector, particularly in the wake of fluctuating entry regulations.
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ExcitingRa***********
if i wanted to get an ED visa would i need to apply outside of thailand. most schools require 45 days for processing
Craig ********
Biggest concern I saw was a report that it will be limited to only twice per year. That would require anyone who does multiple 30-day trips to get a tourist visa after 2 trips (instead of exempt)
Elías ********
It takes effect 15 days after the publishing on the Royal Gazette
Sam **********
@Elías *******
so what date will it be in effect?Elías ********
@Sam *********
It hasn't been announced yet 😕🫠
Anonymous ******************
Yay good to get rid of those cheap charlies who just wanna stay long without getting a proper visa
Kendra *******
Wonder how that affects my approval being that I applied last week
Ash **********
@Kendra ******
approval of what? This only affects visa exempt entries.
James *******
Does that mean they'll be less African hookers on beach road? Hope so.
Illya ********
They going back to how it was lmao. Literally before COVID it was 30 days and most countries have also 30 days
Kieran *******
@Illya *******
most? 🤔Elías ********
@Kieran ******
yes, because some countries have always been (and still are) 90 days, such as Korea, Argentina and Chile
Los *******
sad days for tourism are coming
Tore *********
@Los ******
huh? How. This only affects visa exemption entries. The dedicated tourist visas of 3 and 6 months still available and very easy to apply for. Thailand had 30 days visa exemp like this during the peak tourism year 2019
Glen *********
@Los ******
Yes, will definitely have an impact on my plans. This winter I was there for 2 weeks and 6 weeks with rest of the time in Malaysia, Singapore, and Philippines. If they make it difficult to stay longer some people will just go where it is easier. Oh well, they have their plan.Ash **********
@Los ******
most tourists don't stay more than 2 weeks, so...
Huong *****
@Ash *********
the big money comes from us guys who live out here and hop around spend months at a time. I spend 3 to 4 k USD a month. This will affect the money not the problems. The problems are drinking short term tourist. More money more problems you can't have both. Cambodia borders are closed Thailand just fked themselves lol if Cambodia borders where open visa runs no big deal they going feel this
Ash **********
Andi ***********
@Los ******
Tourism was booming under the same conditions. People will adjust accordingly.Huong *****
@Andi **********
Cambodia borders closed Thailand just fked themselves lots of people come for 3 months Thailand evisa a pain in the as sAndi ***********
@Huong ****
Yes, they will likely change again at some point. Tourism also impacted by increase in airfare/oil.Huong *****
@Andi **********
even a small amount equals so much money. The problems are from partying and drinking not 60 day visa. Well see I wouldn't be surprised if they go back after 6 to 12 months this is going hit the economy hard. 10 percent of GDP relies on tourism they going feel this.Andi ***********
@Huong ****
Many come for 3mths but it is not the majority of tourists who stay under 30 days.Los *******
yeayea will see im sure thats not going to be the case :)
Andi ***********
@Los ******
Majority of tourists don't come for more than 30 days, so no impact on them.
A. ************
Not unexpected. When I saw the list of countries given 60 day exemption I knew it wasn't going to go well. Too many of them were countries with people that would not play by the rules, and anyone with a brain should know there wasn't enough population to sustain themselves for 60 days in Thailand.
DTV_Be*******
It was a good run
But this is just another iteration of the ever evolving rules
But this is just another iteration of the ever evolving rules
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