Thailand Extends Visa-Free Stay for Indian and Taiwanese Tourists Until Nov 11, 2024

 

 

Thailand's government has given the green light to extend visa-free stays for tourists from India and Taiwan by six months. This move aims to attract more visitors and help the country's economy, which has been slow lately. (Watch the video here: Thailand Extends Visa-free for Indians- MAY 07,2024

Visitors from India and Taiwan can enjoy visa-free entry until November 11th, following the expiration of the current waiver this Friday. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced this decision after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Travelers are allowed to stay for up to 30 days each time they visit.

This extension comes after the success of a similar initiative launched last November. Normally, Indian and Taiwanese tourists are granted a 15-day stay through a visa-on-arrival program.

Thailand, heavily reliant on tourism, has been easing visa regulations for visitors from key markets like China and Russia. In the first four months of 2024, the country has seen over 12 million foreign tourists, marking a 39% increase from the same period last year, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The top visitor groups this year include those from China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, and India, which make up half of the total arrivals.

Tourism plays a crucial role in Thailand, providing about 20% of all jobs and contributing around 12% to its $500 billion economy. Prime Minister Srettha's government aims to attract 80 million tourists by 2027.

 Other types of visas will remain available such as sticker visa.

Visa-waiver official requirements in 2024:

1. Passport with 6 months of validity

2. Hotel reservations

3. Flight tickets return/onward

4. Sufficient Proof of funds (carry anything above 10k THB)

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