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Thailand Extends Visa-Free Stay To Indian Passport Holders For 60 Days
If you've been craving an international escape, there's some good news! Thailand will allow Indian passport holders to travel to the country for two months without a visa. It does sound too good to be true, but in a bid to boost tourism, the Thai government has decided to allow tourists and travelers to extend their stay in Thailand visa-free. This includes a list of 93 countries, up from the previous 57. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic had a massive negative impact on the Thai economy, which majorly depends on tourism and various measures are being undertaken to bring in tourists.The economy of Thailand made a strong recovery in tourism post-pandemic. According to a report published by Nikkei Asia, "the number of foreign tourists reached about 28 million in 2023, more than double the 11 million in 2022."
The new rules were effective from June 1. Passport holders from the following countries, who were previously receiving a 30-day stamp on arrival, will now be allowed to stay for 60 days:
1.Asia: India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Taiwan, Bhutan, Cyprus.
2.Europe: Malta, Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia.
3.Oceania: Papua New Guinea, Fiji.
4.Americas: Mexico.
Most of the measures to boost tourism includes introduction of different kinds of visas or relaxation of requirements for one. Thailand has also introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) " targets digital nomads remote workers and freelancers, as well as those who want to learn muay Thai [boxing] and Thai cuisine," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Chai Wacharonke had announced in the
month of May. For details on the visa do visit the official website of Thai Tourism or connect with the Embassy or consulate of your region.
Source: Times Now News
