Tourists from dozens of countries, between them and GreeceIn future, they should apply for a visa if they wish to remain in Thailand for more than 30 days, in accordance with the government's new policy.
Among the countries enjoying the 60-day exemption included Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain and the USA, BBC reports.
Since July 2024, tourists from 93 countries were able to visit the country without a visa for 60 days, as part of a government initiative to stimulate the economy after the Covid pandemic.
However, today, Tuesday the government approved plans to abolish this exemption, so the duration of travel will now be decided differently by country. Among the reasons for the change he mentioned the security and confusion caused by the visa system.
Many of the citizens of these countries with the exception should apply for visas for more than 30 days, Thai Foreign Ministry said, although some would have periods of exemption shorter or longer, based on mutual agreements with each country.
The new visa system will enter into force 15 days after its publication in the Government Gazette and will not apply retroactively to travellers already in the country.
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