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Thailand visa exemption – Who can enter without a visa?

by Rosie Layla March 13, 2023
written by Rosie Layla March 13, 2023
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Traveling to a country means which visa should I apply for? But for Thailand, it is not the same question. Whether you need a visa is the primary question! Fortunately, many travellers enter without a visa for short stays. Those exemption categories are explained below.

Visa Exemption for Tourists

64 country citizens are eligible for the Thailand visa exemption. This allows them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa. Citizens of Australia, Canada, the United States, and most European countries come under this category. To qualify for the Thailand tourist visa exemption, you must have:

  • A passport valid for at least six months.
  • A return or onward ticket out of Thailand.
  • Proof of sufficient funds (at least 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family).
  • No intention to work in Thailand during your stay.

If you plan to stay longer than 30 days or engage in any work or business activities, you will need to apply for an appropriate type of Thai Visa before your arrival.

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Visa Exemption for Business Travelers

Business travelers from certain countries are also eligible for the Thai business visa exemption. This allows them to conduct business activities without obtaining a formal Business Visa first. Under the program called “SMART Visa”, nationals from selected countries including Japan and USA are able to travel on a short-term basis (up to a maximum duration depending on their nationality) with no requirement of getting additional work permits after entering at immigration checkpoints located at Airports/Ports/Land border checkpoints. Also, they need to fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the SMART Visa Program Office within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs inside/outside prior to reaching Immigration Checkpoints accordingly.

There are some exceptions when it comes to who is eligible for the Thai tourist and business visa exemptions. Citizens from certain African and Middle Eastern nations require pre-approved visas before they enter under these programs. You should check with your local embassy or consulate if unsure whether your country is included or not.

Extension Options

For those wishing longer stays beyond the allowed duration under respective exemption arrangements mentioned above, there are options available where one can extend their stay while physically present by visiting the nearest immigration office. The standard option provides extension periods ranging up to the maximum period allowed under said exemptions (usually an additional period ranging between 15 – 60 days). There is also another popular option commonly used by tourists which involves overstaying but paying a penalty fee on a per-day basis is set by authorities. Although this should only be considered as a last resort due to potential consequences that could arise when leaving through official channels such as airports etc.

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