PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has voted to scrap the 60-day visa-free entry policy that previously applied to nationals of more than 90 countries.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Visa conditions will revert to the original bilateral agreements negotiated with each country individually — meaning the rules will vary depending on your passport.
- The Visa Policy Committee will review the specifics for each country before announcing the new terms.
- The key reasons behind this change are to strengthen security screening at the border and to reduce cases of visa misuse and overstaying.
Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul confirmed that both security and economic factors will be weighed when setting the new criteria.
If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, check the latest visa requirements for your nationality before booking. More details are expected once the committee finalizes the country-by-country breakdown. (PRD)
