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Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays for Dozens of Nations
The new rule keeps India on the visa-free list and limits land-border entries to twice a year for most eligible travelers.
- On Monday, Thailand reduced its visa-free tourist stay from 60 days to 30 days for passport holders from 60 countries, according to a Royal Gazette notification published August 31.
- The Cabinet approved the policy on July 14, 2026, replacing the 60-day exemption arrangement introduced in July 2024 to balance national security and economic considerations while promoting tourism.
- Visa-Exempt travellers entering through land borders face a limit of two entries per calendar year, though nationals of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore are exempted from this restriction.
- Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed the directive, which formally repeals previous visa-exemption notifications from March 4, 2019, and June 21, 2022, consolidating the country's tourism framework.
- Effective September 15, 2026, the updated rules maintain visa-free access for 60 designated nations, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, standardizing visitor stay durations.
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24 heuresThe reduction in the duration of visa-free stays in Thailand will be effective from 15 September.
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