Thailand's New Visa Overhaul: Key Changes and Requirements
Thailand has introduced significant changes to its visa and entry rules, aimed at attracting remote workers, tourists, and students. The new 'Destination Thailand' visa allows for extended stays, while visa-free entry has been expanded to more countries. Despite the updates, traditional visa requirements like the 90-day report remain in place, with security checks ensuring monitored entry.
Thailand has introduced significant changes to its visa and entry rules, eliciting varied reactions.
Central to these changes is the five-year ‘Destination Thailand’ visa (DTV), allowing 180-day stays extendable to one year, specifically for remote workers, those engaged in approved activities, and dependents of Thai residents.
The process requires proof of income or assets worth 500,000 baht.
Visa-free entry has expanded to 93 countries, including China and India, with a 60-day entry stamp.
Visa on arrival is now available to 31 countries but is less favored due to its 15-day limit and higher cost of 2,000 baht.
A new Non-ED Plus visa benefits students by allowing post-graduation work in their field.
Despite these updates, traditional visas and the 90-day report requirement remain largely unchanged.
Concerns about foreign criminals have been addressed with rigorous in-country screening processes.
Central to these changes is the five-year ‘Destination Thailand’ visa (DTV), allowing 180-day stays extendable to one year, specifically for remote workers, those engaged in approved activities, and dependents of Thai residents.
The process requires proof of income or assets worth 500,000 baht.
Visa-free entry has expanded to 93 countries, including China and India, with a 60-day entry stamp.
Visa on arrival is now available to 31 countries but is less favored due to its 15-day limit and higher cost of 2,000 baht.
A new Non-ED Plus visa benefits students by allowing post-graduation work in their field.
Despite these updates, traditional visas and the 90-day report requirement remain largely unchanged.
Concerns about foreign criminals have been addressed with rigorous in-country screening processes.
