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What are the recent changes to visa entry allowances for various countries in Thailand?

Visa Rules Thailand Visa Extensions Entry Allowances Russian Visa Chinese Visa

Tod *********

asked Nov 15, 2023

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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

There have been some significant changes to the entry allowances for people from some countries 

These are the changes in effect now 

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗮, 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 & 𝗟𝗮𝗼 <- all on 30 day visa waiver, can now get one 30 day extension to their entry 

𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 ( Nov 1 - Apr 30) get 90 days, no extension, cannot be converted to any visa inside thailand

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 (Sept 25 - Feb 29) get 30 day, can get a 30 day extension (some offices won't do it though :/ )

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 (Nov 10 - to May 10) get 30 days, can get a 30 day extension (some offices won't do it though :/ )

That's the changes that are currently in effect, anything else is just thai politicians & gov't people running their mouths for free press :O , no other changes are approved (as of yet)

Sorry edited this because it now seems that Chinese, Kazaks, Indians and Taiwanese cannot get a 30 day extension on their entry stamp. Super sorry for the bad info

Answer summary

Recent updates to Thailand's visa entry allowances include changes for residents from Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Vietnam, Laos, Russia, China, Kazakhstan, India, and Taiwan. Hong Kong and Macau nationals can obtain a 30-day visa waiver with a one-time extension, while Russians receive a 90-day entry with no extension allowed or possibility of conversion to any visa. Chinese and Kazakhstan nationals can also stay for 30 days with a possible extension, although offices may not always approve it. The situation for Indian and Taiwanese citizens mirrors that of the Chinese and Kazakhs, with similar restrictions on extensions. The information provided is subject to changes, and discrepancies have been noted in recent confirmations from official sources.

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Lena ********

So, it means as a Russian, I cannot set up a company and get a B visa, having this 90 day stamp?🤔

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Lena *******

correct, you can't change that stamp IN country to anything else 🙂

You go to a thai consulate nearby and get a single entry tourist visa that stamps you in for 60 days and THAT stamp can be changed to another visa type inside the country

3 years ago

Kay ****

FYI… My friend called 1178 last Thursday (Nov. 16) and Chinese passport can’t get a 30 days extension after 30 days free visa. Need to fly out Thailand.

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Kay ***

i just checked and both Chinese and Kazakhstan passports (that used to get 15 day visa on arrival but now get 30 day entry) CAN get a 30 day extension

GO to your immigration office and try it, THEN report back if they say no..

I wouldn't trust that info you go

3 years ago

Tod *********

@Kay ***

i would send them TO the immigration office and ask in person. I don't know if that is true or not..

3 years ago

Sylvia ********

Good clear update

3 years ago

Bjarne ****************

So Russians will get 90 days with no extension. But will they be able to do a border run and get another 90 days?

3 years ago

Rory *********

@Bjarne ***************

- Russians already in Thailand have done border bounce since Nov 1st but I have been unable to ascertain whether or not they got 90 days or 30. It's an interesting question and I hope Tod keeps his finger on the pulse to let us know the answer.

3 years ago