What is the current status of proposed changes to Non-immigration visas in Thailand?

Non-immigration visas Thailand visa changes Visa requirements Visa exemption DTV VOA Long-term visas Insurance requirements

Oct 19, 2024

a month ago

Russell ********

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(Edited w/additional clarification) 

Earlier in the year when the proposed changes to VOA, Visa exempt, and DTV were announced, it was also mentioned that the Non-immigration visas were going to change by reducing the number of categories/types with possible changes in the requirements. The window mentioned was Sept/Oct.(Dec?) I've not heard anything since. I know there's a different Administration in place now, but has there been any talk of the changes? 

I can't find the original article but this has the bulleted "mid-term measures" I read before. 

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The user inquires about the status of proposed changes to Non-immigration visas in Thailand, which were anticipated between September and October. They reference earlier announcements regarding the reduction of visa categories and potential requirement changes, but seek updates due to a lack of recent information. Comments reflect uncertainty, with one user recalling only a mention of lowered insurance requirements, while another notes hearsay about long-term visa reviews.

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Pete *******

It was in the press that the long term visas were being reviewed and that there were proposed changes but no detail and heard nothing since.

a month ago

Russell ********

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@Pete ******

thanks. I've been looking but I hadn't seen anything either. I thought I would ask here since this group seems to have a good depth of knowledge and a wealth of resources. I'll be starting the process next year, so I'll still have time in case changes come about. 😉

a month ago

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Russell ********

Michael ********

You have link never saw that mentioned anywhere. The only thing i remember is they were going to lower the insurance requirement.

a month ago

Russell ********

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@Michael *******

see link above

a month ago

Graham ******

@Michael *******

and that was the Non-OA not a Non-O

a month ago

Michael ********

@Graham *****

yes OA but think there was other classes as well that may require insurance not just OA.

But some embassies are insisting on insurance for the 90 day non O maybe its a sign they may change

a month ago

Graham ******

@Michael *******

not many

a month ago

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Graham ******

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