Thailand Keeps Visa-Free Entry for Indians, but Stay Limit Cut to 30 Days
Thailand kept visa-free entry for Indian visitors but shortened the stay to 30 days after confusion over an earlier proposal hurt arrivals.
- On Tuesday, the Thai Cabinet approved reducing visa-free stays for Indian tourists to 30 days, down from 60 days, aligning entry policies with Indian visitor travel patterns.
- Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul noted that prior, unexecuted proposals caused confusion among Indian travelers, leading to declining arrivals that prompted the government to stabilize the policy.
- The decision also extends 30-day visa-free access to Croatia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, and the Maldives, bringing eligible countries to 60; tourism generated nearly $50 billion from 33 million foreign visitors last year.
- Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is simultaneously tightening oversight of foreigners accused of misusing visa-free regimes for illegal activities, responding to concerns from local businesses about prohibited work.
- Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan indicated the policy could assist Thailand in securing Schengen visa exemptions for Thai passport holders, with the government retaining the right to review if problems arise.
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Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indians After Tourist Numbers Fall
Thailand has approved a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian travellers after uncertainty over proposed changes to its visa policy reportedly led to a decline in arrivals from India, one of the country's largest tourism markets. The decision was cleared by the Thai cabinet after an earlier proposal to end visa-free access for several countries created confusion among Indian tourists, Tourism Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said following the we…
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Times of IndiaThailand keeps visa-free entry for Indians, but stay limit cut to 30 days
Thailand will now offer Indian travelers a 30-day visa-free entry. This change aligns with current travel patterns and supports the tourism sector. Previously, Indian citizens enjoyed a 60-day visa exemption period. The government aims to manage visa-free access and address illegal activities. This policy update also benefits travelers from several European nations.
Thailand Halves Visa-free Stay To 30 Days
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thai cabinet has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s tourist visa policies, halving the visa-free stay period to 30 days for most eligible nations and removing several countries from the scheme. Simultaneously, the government has granted new, extended entry privileges to specific nationalities, including India, in a strategic move to […] Source
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