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Indian Passport Holders: Good News! Thailand announces 60-day visa exemption to 93 countries including India, Check Complete List Here

Visa-exempt travelers: Thailand is set to launch a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt travelers. Starting from December 2024, visitors entering by air, land, or sea will need to obtain an ETA. The system aims to enhance security and streamline entry procedures, with confirmation typically issued within 24 hours.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand is set to introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt foreigners. This will be mandatory for all visa-exempt travelers entering Thailand by air, land, or sea.

Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization for Entry

The ETA is not a visa but functions as an automated security check, similar to the upcoming ETIAS program for visitors to the European Union’s Schengen area. It aims to enhance security, deter irregular migration, and monitor health risks. Travellers will typically receive an email confirmation of entry within 24 hours.

Thailand’s 60-Day Visa Exemption Policy

Thailand’s 60-day visa exemption policy, which applies to citizens of 93 countries, was introduced in mid-July 2024. This policy covers most foreign tourists and does not require prior approval. The 60-day stay can be extended to 90 days by applying at a Thai immigration office.

Travellers can also leave the country briefly and re-enter to reset their stay, a process commonly known as a “border run.” This practice has led many to question the necessity of obtaining other types of visas, such as Elite, retirement, or family visas.

Countries That Require ETA

Here is the full list of the 93 visa-exempt countries that will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Thailand:

  1. Albania
  2. Argentina
  3. Armenia
  4. Australia
  5. Austria
  6. Bahrain
  7. Belarus
  8. Belgium
  9. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  10. Brazil
  11. Brunei Darussalam
  12. Bulgaria
  13. Canada
  14. Chile
  15. China
  16. Colombia
  17. Costa Rica
  18. Croatia
  19. Cyprus
  20. Czech Republic
  21. Denmark
  22. Dominican Republic
  23. Ecuador
  24. El Salvador
  25. Estonia
  26. Finland
  27. France
  28. Georgia
  29. Germany
  30. Greece
  31. Guatemala
  32. Honduras
  33. Hong Kong
  34. Hungary
  35. Iceland
  36. India
  37. Indonesia
  38. Ireland
  39. Israel
  40. Italy
  41. Japan
  42. Kazakhstan
  43. Kuwait
  44. Laos
  45. Latvia
  46. Lithuania
  47. Luxembourg
  48. Macau
  49. Malaysia
  50. Maldives
  51. Malta
  52. Mauritius
  53. Mexico
  54. Monaco
  55. Mongolia
  56. Montenegro
  57. Morocco
  58. Myanmar
  59. Nepal
  60. Netherlands
  61. New Zealand
  62. Norway
  63. Oman
  64. Panama
  65. Paraguay
  66. Peru
  67. Philippines
  68. Poland
  69. Portugal
  70. Qatar
  71. Romania
  72. Russia
  73. San Marino
  74. Saudi Arabia
  75. Serbia
  76. Singapore
  77. Slovakia
  78. Slovenia
  79. South Africa
  80. South Korea
  81. Spain
  82. Sri Lanka
  83. Sweden
  84. Switzerland
  85. Taiwan
  86. Tajikistan
  87. Tunisia
  88. Turkey
  89. Turkmenistan
  90. United Arab Emirates
  91. United Kingdom
  92. United States
  93. Uzbekistan

Potential Limitations and System Checks

Entry Limits: It’s unclear if the ETA system will impose limits on the number of 60-day entries per traveler. Previously, there was a limit of two border trips per year, but this rule was recently removed.

Automated Rejections: The ETA system might reintroduce entry limits with automated rejections, removing the need for human intervention.

Exemptions: Diplomats are exempt from the ETA requirement. There is no current exemption for tourists over 70, unlike in some other countries.

Shyamu Maurya
Shyamu Maurya
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