Thailand Visas

As of July 15, 2024, the Thai government has confirmed the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV Visa Thailand) is now live for those looking to work and travel (“workcation”) in Thailand. The DTV allows holders to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days per entry and is valid for 5 years. Known as the “digital nomad visa,” the DTV is cost-effective and convenient if you are a freelancer, digital nomad, or remote worker seeking a simple way to work from the tropical paradise of Thailand. Alternatively, you can also qualify for this visa if you plan to participate in so-called “Thai Soft Power” activities. You are eligible for the DTV if you plan to attend Thai boxing or cooking classes, participate in sports training, undergo medical treatments, take short-term educational courses, take part in seminars, or join artistic or musical festivals. This post will explain what this visa is, what its requirements are, and the DTV Visa Thailand application process. Note that this visa has been recently introduced and this information is subject to change by the government without notice. Destination Thailand Visa: Visa Basics Here’s a list of the important Thailand DTV visa facts: Visa Duration: 5-years Visa Type: Multiple entry Length of

As of July 15, 2024, the new regulations surrounding the Thailand Visa on Arrival program and the Thailand visa exemption scheme announced earlier in the year are now in full effect. These rule updates will allow more people than ever before to visit Thailand without first having to apply for a visa at the embassy in their home country. This further supports the Thai government’s plan to increase the number of foreign tourists to 40 million by the end of the year. This post will break down the updates to both the visa exemption and VOA programs, explain how visitors can take advantage, and list the eligible countries. Thailand Visa on Arrival To boost efforts to increase tourism in the country, the Thai government has made citizens from 31 countries eligible to acquire a single-entry visa after arriving in Thailand at certain immigration checkpoints (such as Thai international airports). This is a significant increase from the previous list of only 19 countries. For only 2,000 baht, visitors will be allowed to stay in Thailand for no more than 15 days and take part in any activity allowed by the standard Thailand Tourist Visa. Unlike visa exemptions which we will get into below, the Visa on

In February 2024, the Thai Prime Minister’s cabinet decided to continue the policy of waiving Thailand visa requirements for tourists from Kazakhstan for an additional six months. Originally, this visa-free scheme would last only from September 25, 2023, to February 29, 2024, but after seeing the positive impact it had had on the tourism industry in Thailand, it was set to continue from March 1 to August 31, 2024. However, in April 2024, the cabinet came to the decision to make the waiving of visas for Kazakhstani tourists permanent. This means that anyone who holds a Kazakhstani passport or equivalent documents will be able to enter Thailand without the need to apply for a visa beforehand. New Ways to Enter the Kingdom Eligible travelers have two ways to enter the country without a pre-approved visa. One is getting the Thailand Visa on Arrival and the other is entering through the Thailand Visa Exemption Scheme. Each of these methods allows the holder to stay in Thailand for a different number of days and come with a similar set of requirements. However, entering the country through the Visa Exemption Scheme requires no additional fee, whereas the Thai Visa on Arrival demands a