Travelling to Thailand is easier now and more convenient for the Indians. Thailand has introduced new visa-free stay for up to 60 days for Indian passport holders. The travellers from India do not need any visa, long paperwork to travel to Thailand. The new visa-free program has also removed the need of standing on long queues for visa on arrival and extra paperwork at the airport. What makes it even better is that the 60-day visa-free stay can also be extended for 30 more days.
Thailand Visa Updates for the Indian travelers
Thailand has introduced major travel changes that directly impact the Indian travelers. Earlier Indian travelers had to deal with a visa on arrival process that required paperwork and long queues at the airport. The new update has removed the hassle of these requirements for the eligible short stays.
With the introduction of visa-free stay, Thailand is also implementing a tourist entry fee of 300 Thai baht (roughly Rs. 860) for foreign travelers arriving by air.
Things to Prepare Before You Go
Though Thailand has introduced visa-free entry for the Indians, you still need some documents.
- Travel Documents you’ll need:
- A valid passport
- Hotel bookings or proof of accommodation if you’re staying with a friend or relative
- A return flight or onward ticket to show the duration of stay
- Filled out Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) should be submitted 3 days before the trip.
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Important Visa Rules
- You should not work on visa-free entry.
- The duration of the visa should not be exceeded. The 60-day visa can be extended for 30 more days if required.
- The 60-day tourist visa should not be misused to stay long term in Thailand.
- In any case if the stay duration is crossed, the tourist will be fined, face penalties or even banned from further travel in Thailand.
New Visas for Longer Visits
Thailand is introducing new visa option for longer stays, especially for remote workers and freelancers. The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) allows the digital nomads to stay in Thailand while working remotely for a non-Thailand company. ED Plus visa is introduced for students who want to stay in Thailand for study or study-work programs.
Thailand is implementing major changes in its visa options and entry rules to make it more convenient for international tourists. The latest changes will especially benefit the remote workers, freelancers and students with flexible stays in the country. The new changes in long stay visas will allow tourists to work remotely, study or spend more time in the country.
