Thailand plans to reduce the visa-free entry period for travelers to 30 days

SighingCashier · 2026-03-22T09:31:05+00:00

The Thai government plans to reduce the visa-free stay period for foreign tourists from 60 days to 30 days, aimed at preventing entries for non-tourism purposes and reducing illegal activities. Foreign Minister Sihasak pointed out that 30 days is sufficient to meet the needs of most tourists and responded to industry concerns about the 60-day policy.

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2026-03-22 09:31:05

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The Thai government plans to cut the visa-free stay period for travelers in half to 30 days.

Thai media quoted Foreign Minister Sihasak as saying that they plan to propose to the cabinet to reduce the visa-free stay for foreign travelers from 60 days to 30 days, believing that 30 days already meet most travelers’ needs. The 60-day stay period may be exploited by some individuals who are not entering for tourism purposes.

Sihasak stated that the previous 60-day visa-free policy was introduced to promote tourism development, but during a recent visit to Phuket, industry feedback indicated that some foreigners entering visa-free are involved in activities exclusive to Thai citizens and are illegally acquiring property through agents.

During efforts to combat cross-border scams, authorities also found some suspects entering with tourist visas and committing crimes during their extended stay. They believe policies need to be tightened to close these loopholes.

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