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What are the recent changes to visa rules for entry into Thailand as of June 1, 2024?
Thailand visa changesvisa exempt entriesOA and OX visa rulesmandatory insurance requirementvisa typesexpat living in Thailand
May 28, 2024
2 years ago
Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThere has been numerous media reports come out today stating big changes in visa entries to Thailand, including that visa exempt entries will get 60 days, and a reduction of the mandatory insurance requirement for OA and OX visas, as of June 1st
Not any official statements that I’ve seen so far but you can check out some details here - [members only]/
Now at this moment in time it’s press articles, so not guaranteed to change, but they state the cabinet have approved the measures. In 4 days we will find out.
Not any official statements that I’ve seen so far but you can check out some details here - [members only]/
Now at this moment in time it’s press articles, so not guaranteed to change, but they state the cabinet have approved the measures. In 4 days we will find out.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent media reports indicate that Thailand will introduce significant changes to its visa regulations effective June 1, 2024. Key changes include extending visa-exempt entries to 60 days and reducing the mandatory insurance requirement for OA and OX visa holders. Although official statements have yet to be released, the cabinet is said to have approved these measures. Community discussions are ongoing, with users speculating on the implications of these changes and seeking clarification on visa extension options and other related topics.
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Its now on the official UK Government website but still not clear abiut extension rules.
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Chris ***********
Fingers and everything else firmly crossed. Tick tock …
Nongnuch ********
it's official. However, this official poster published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 29, is still in the wrong.
Some countries are mentioned for the "60-days visa exempt" elegibility, AND also elegible for "visa-on-arrival".
This is most obviously WRONG. It can only be “either – or”
And since they made mistakes in this poster, I won’t touch and guarantee the “multiple entry” of the 5-year visa validity, either.
Welcome to Thailand, they never stop amazing me
Some countries are mentioned for the "60-days visa exempt" elegibility, AND also elegible for "visa-on-arrival".
This is most obviously WRONG. It can only be “either – or”
And since they made mistakes in this poster, I won’t touch and guarantee the “multiple entry” of the 5-year visa validity, either.
Welcome to Thailand, they never stop amazing me
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do you think it will be extendable or only 60 days?Nongnuch ********
@М. ***
that's a good question. Actually, I don't know for sure. And also if you can do a border run to activate another 60 days, which would boost your visa-free stay to 120 daysМ. ****
@Nongnuch *******
what does short term business engagements mean?Nongnuch ********
@М. ***
don't ask me, please. Wait for details, wait until everything is published in the Royal Gazette. IF it ever gets published!Reply to
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Alan ********
This is a great idea!
Patrick ********
Great news if true
Oliver ******
Is it still 2 visits per year for uk passport holders 30 day stay or is this increasing as well
Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Oliver *****
We don’t have specific details as yet. It’s never been only 2 visits per year for UK passport holders.
There’s a limit of two land border entries using visa exempt entries but not via air.
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@Stuart ********
I thought at the start of this year they changed the 6 air entries to only 2 per year I’m sure it was on this page I seen someone got turned away at the airportStuart *********
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There was never a limit of 6 air entries let alone 2. It’s at the discretion of the immigration officer so it’s up to them.Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Oliver *****
Yes that’s something that’s published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They have nothing to do with immigration and obviously don’t talk to them about their policies. A number of consulate/embassy websites spout these untruths. There is nothing in Thai law that limits the number of entries visa exempt by air.Reply to
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Tarek **********
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Paul *************
What about the other way round thailanders coming to the UK I saw Cameron the foreign secretary of state struck a deal for trade and they would get non visa entry to the UK ? When will that happen ?
Chris ***********
@Paul ************
Cameron? Don’t hold your breath.Reply to
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Iliyan ***********
It will be months maybe even years if anything at all...
Jordan ********
@Iliyan **********
it literally says June 1st...Iliyan ***********
@Jordan *******
wait and see what happens thenReply to
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Maxim ***********
500k proof of funds for the 6 months + 6 months (10k baht extension) wtv name it's call. It won't work. They need to remove the proof of funds.
Ivan ************
@Ma***
I think proof of funds is fine if it doesn't have to be moved into Thailand.Maxim ***********
Ofc, but I have little hope that the proof of funds criteria will make sense.
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@Ivan ***********
proof of funds are ok if it can be in crypto, stocks or other assetsReply to
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Ken ***********
@Maxim **********
a marriage Non O has a 400K fund requirement and a Non O retirement has a THB 800K. These are very popular.Maxim ***********
@Ken ******
Also, most people have money invested, and will not tie up 500k baht for months in an account. We've been through this before with other visa attempt.Eirik *************
@Maxim **********
exactly, I got the money but not enough idle cash at one timeReply to
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Maxim ***********
Those are significantly better because you can extend forever without leaving the country. This one is 6 months only with 10k baht to extend another 6 months. And the reason why the LTR failed completely is because of too much financial requirement.
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Sue **********
Does these 4 days mean that it will be announced in the Gazette on 1st of June?
Malcolm *************
Any ease in Visa rules in Thailand is welcome news 👍
Declan **********
So do we know if the visa exempt is now going to be 60 days total from the start or 60 + a 30 day extension?
Eric ******
@Declan *********
from what I'm reading, 60 day exemption on arrival with a 30 day extension, for a possible 90 days consecutive.Sean *********
@Eric *****
yes that will be the gig I am sure! It would make the current 60 day TV obsolete so I am wondering if they upgrade this to a 90 day TV which with the 1900bht extension would get you 4 months in Paradise with the minimum of stress! 🙏Eric ******
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I doubt they'd stop extensions, I would guess that would still be an option.Michael ********
@Declan *********
June the 1st all will be revealedReply to
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М. ****
How about full list of visa free countries added?
Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@М. ***
One article stated that they were increasing the countries from 57 to 92 and went on to list 13 counties, some of which are already given visa exemption. So until something official comes out I don’t have a list.
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@Stuart ********
yeah i figured out the same. Everyone copy paste this list.Reply to
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Chris ****
DTV is brilliant. Long enough to lease a condo.
Michael ********
Usual lots of notice 5555
Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael *******
4 days is at least double the usual 2…..Eric ******
@Stuart ********
Hi Stuart. What exactly constitutes a digital nomad? Can anyone use this visa? It's seems to be more attractive than a retirement visa at first glance...180 days + 180 days. Is it that simple or am I missing something? The thing I didn't like about the retirement visa is having to have a signed lease for a year. I would rather move from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chaing Mai, etc, every few months.Stuart *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eric *****
Sorry I don’t know the specifics of the DTV yet.Reply to
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Michael ********
@Stuart ********
yes true better than those covid times,Reply to
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