L'Tourism Authority of Thailand unveils its intention to propose an innovative idea to the government. The idea is to extend the visa-free period, currently reduced to 30 days for European citizens. Here are some answers to help you find out more.
The official announcement
The meeting was attended by members of the Centre d'Administration de la Situation COVID-19 and the Thai Prime Minister. The aim was to examine various measures that could help to better manage the country's health crisis. After discussions, it was agreed to extend length of stay of tourists coming to the Kingdom. This was stated by CCSA spokesperson Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin during his debriefing.
In his view, this decision will boost the economy and increase income from the tourism sector. The authorities believe that the health situation in the country is improving, and that travel to the destination should be encouraged. The press release published on the government website confirms that tourists without visas can stay in Thailand for 45 days. From October 1 of the current year to March 31, 2023.
Countries concerned
The decision applies to tourists from 53 countries who will no longer need a Thai visa. Even without this document, they can stay for 45 days, but a clarification is in order. The authorities have not specified whether the extension will be granted for a further 45 days or just 30 days. The CCSA has announced that it will disclose more information on the subject during the next meeting scheduled for September.
The countries concerned are South Africa, the United States, Denmark, France and Germany. FranceGermany, Canada and the United Kingdom. There are also Australia, Spain, the Netherlands, Andorra, Ukraine, Italy, Austria, Turkey and Japan. To this list must be added Kuwait, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Norway. The decision also applies to tourists from Bahrain, Slovakia, the Philippines, Estonia, the Maldives and Portugal.
Poland, Brunei, Finland, Sweden, Greece, New Zealand, Liechtenstein, Monaco and Switzerland are also concerned. The last part of the list includes :
- Hungary,
- Malaysia,
- Iceland,
- Maurice,
- Qatar,
- San Marino.
Luxembourg, Singapore, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Slovenia, Lithuania, Israel and Latvia also benefit from this decision.
Longer visa-on-arrival periods
THE visa on arrival allows travelers from 18 countries to stay longer in Thailand. The authorities have given the go-ahead for the extension, from 15 to 30 days. This concerns tourists eligible for a visa on arrival in Thailand between October 1 and the end of March 2023. Nationals of countries such as India, Saudi Arabia, Papua New Guinea, China, Bulgaria and Bhutan are eligible to apply.
Nauru, Cyprus, Mexico, Ethiopia, Romania, Vanuatu and Fiji are also concerned. Rounding off the list are Malta, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Taiwan and Uzbekistan. The Prime Minister has approved the emergency decree lifted and announced the dissolution of the CCSA as of October 1, 2022. As a result, Covid-19 is no longer a dangerous transmissible disease, but a transmissible pathology under surveillance.
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