Visa exemptions and visas on arrival extended

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration recently approved a measure extending the visas of foreigners entering Thailand from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 in order to boost tourism, improve the economy, and reduce the impact of the pandemic.

Keywords: Mazars, Thailand, Legal, Visa exemptions, Visas on arrival, Covid-19

29 September 2022

During this period, tourists from 64 countries (see the link below) will be allowed to extend their stay in Thailand. Foreigners with 30-day visas entering Thailand through an international airport or a border checkpoint on land for tourism purposes will be allowed to stay in Thailand for no more than 45 days.

This measure does not affect those holding passports from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, or Peru when entering Thailand, as people from these countries can stay in Thailand for 90 days each visit.

The visa on arrival will be extended from 15 days to 30 days.

References:

The Department of Consular Affairs

Bangkok Post

Prachachat

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