Starting today, Thailand will allow visa-free entry for people from 93 countries and territories. This is a significant increase from the previous 57 regions, with visitors now able to stay for up to 60 days, according to the Ministry of Interior.
"Travellers from these qualified nations can visit Thailand for tourism or short-term business purposes, Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul," said in a statement. Additionally, the number of territories eligible for a visa on arrival will increase from 19 to 31. These changes will take effect once published in the Royal Gazette.
Visa-free travel enables passport holders to enter a country without the need to obtain a visa before, or upon, arrival. That said, they must still pass through an immigration control facility where their passports are checked for validity, and may also be stamped.
Rising tourist numbers
Thailand has seen a 35% increase in foreign arrivals this year through July 7, compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 18.2 million visitors. This influx has generated 858 billion baht ($24 billion) in revenue. The top sources of tourists so far in 2024 have been China, Malaysia, and India.
The country's appeal continues to grow, offering beautiful beaches, nature reserves, rustic countryside, stunning cities with temples, delicious food, exciting nightlife, and high-quality, affordable accommodation.
The 93 countries or territories include:
1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Bahrain
6. Brazil
7. Brunei
8. Canada
9. Czech
10. Denmark
11. Estonia
12. Finland
13. France
14. Germany
15. Greece
16. Hungary
17. Iceland
18. Indonesia
19. Ireland
20. Israel
21. Italy
22. Japan
23. Kuwait
24. Latvia
25. Lichtenstein
26. Lithuania
27. Luxemburg
28. Malaysia
29. the Maldives
30. Mauritius
31. Monaco
32. the Netherlands
33. New Zealand
34. Norway
35. Oman
36. the Philippines
37. Poland
38. Portugal
39. Qatar
40. San Marino
41. Singapore
42. Slovak
43. Slovenia
44. Spain
45. South Africa
46. South Korea
47. Sweden
48. Switzerland
49. Turkey
50. Ukraine
51. the United Arab Emirates
52. Great Britain and North Ireland
53. the United States
54. Peru
55. Hong Kong
56. Vietnam
57. Saudi Arabia
58. Bhutan
59. Bulgaria
60. Cyprus
61. Fiji
62. Georgia
63. India
64. Kazakhstan
65. Malta
66. Mexico
67. Papua New Guinea
68. Romania
69. Uzbekistan
70. Taiwan
71. China
72. Laos
73. Macau
74. Mongolia
75. Russia
76. Cambodia
77. Albania
78. Colombia
79. Croatia
80. Cuba
81. Dominica
82. Dominican Republic
83. Ecuador
84. Guatemala
85. Jamaica
86. Jordan
87. Kosovo
88. Morocco
89. Panama
90. Sri Lanka
91. Trinidad and Tobago
92. Tonga
93. Uruguay
