The Thai government just announced big changes that will make it much easier to visit Thailand for short and longer stays. So if you’re planning a vacation or are interested in working remotely for a while, learning Muay Thai or attending a Thai cooking school, here are three changes that you’ll want to know as you plan your visit to the kingdom.
First, for the holiday traveler, arriving visa exempt, you’ll be able to enjoy Thailand for 60 days after arrival instead of 30 days. You’ll also have the opportunity to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, meaning that if you’re fortunate to have the flexibility, You can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days visa exempt.
And the number of visa exempt countries is expanding from 57 to 93, making it very likely that this opportunity applies to you. The second big change is the new destination Thailand or DTV visa. Like the U.S. B2 Visitor Visa, the DTV Visa allows stays in Thailand for up to six months. It applies to a broad array of activities, including digital nomads and other remote workers, learning Muay Thai, attending a Thai cooking school, receiving medical treatment, and participating in seminars and events.
You’ll need to show economic support of 500,000 Thai Baht, or about 13,600, a much lower amount than required by other countries in the region. The cost of the visa is 10,000 Thai Baht, or about 275, and the visa is valid for five years. You’ll also be able to extend your stay for an additional six months for an additional fee of 10,000 Thai Baht.
Finally, foreign students who were required to leave the country upon graduating will be able to stay in Thailand for up to one year for job hunting or just to travel the country. Now all of these changes are brand new and it will take time for the full details to be issued by Immigration and Immigration.
and other government stakeholders. For now, what is known is that the Thai government announced its commitment to making the land of smiles even more accessible for short and long term visitors. If you’re interested in learning more about your long term stay options, we’d be happy to host a free consultation.
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