Thailand had originally planned to introduce its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in December 2024. However, the Thai government recently announced a postponement of this implementation via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.
No new launch date
According to an official statement from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ETA launch date has been postponed."at a later date". Is this due to the severe flooding in the country? The extra time will allow the authorities to fine-tune the system and ensure a smooth transition for all concerned.
The deployment of ETA was to take place in 3 distinct phases between now and summer 2025, when ETA would become mandatory.
Technical specifications of the ETA system
Application process
The ETA application process will take place entirely online via the official portal https://evisa.go.th. Travelers must provide the following information:
- Biographical data
- Passport information
- Trip details
- ICAO-standard digital photography
The system will automatically check the data supplied against Interpol and Thai immigration databases.
The Kingdom had also planned to launch a dedicated travel information website: https://entrythailand.go.th/en
Processing times and validity of the Thai ETA
ETA applications take an average of 24 to 72 hours to process. Once approved, the authorization will be valid for 60 days from the date of issue. Travelers will be able to make multiple entries into Thailand during this period.
Countries affected by ETA
The ETA will apply to nationals of 93 countries and territories currently benefiting from visa-free travel to Thailand. These countries include : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States..
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