Thailand Considers Reducing Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days: Traveler Impact
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Thailand may cut visa-free stay to 30 days: What it means for travellers
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Moneycontrol•24-03-2026, 09:58
Thailand may cut visa-free stay to 30 days: What it means for travellers
•Thailand is reviewing its visa-free policy, potentially reducing the stay from 60 to 30 days.
•The change aims to address issues like misuse of tourist entries for business or scams, and concerns from local businesses.
•If implemented, travellers from 90+ countries could see their initial visa-free stay halved, though extensions might still allow up to 60 days total.
•Short-term tourists will likely be unaffected, but long-stay travellers, digital nomads, and Indian tourists planning extended trips will need to adjust.
•The move is intended to ensure fair and sustainable tourism, not to discourage genuine visitors, but requires more careful planning for longer stays.