Thailand Extends Visa-Free Plan for Indians and Taiwanese

Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries, offering many countries a visa-free plan. The Thai cabinet approved visa-on-arrival visas to more than 31 countries with the motive of attracting more travelers and remote workers. For India, on 10 November 2023, Thailand announced visa-free entry until 10 May 2024. However, the Thai government extended it to 11 November 2024. The benefit of visa-free traveling is that they tourist that it will save costs, there is no visa application process, and it is easy to travel. Along with India, Thailand also provides a visa-free plan for the Taiwanese. This plan was introduced on 10 November 2023, and on 12 July 2024, the government extended the Visa until 15 November 2024. 

What are the documents required for a visa to Thailand?

Thailand is a jewel of Asia, and there are many places to visit with your loved ones. Every year, a considerable number of travelers visit this country. Before booking a flight ticket to Thailand, many things need to be taken care of, including a visa. While applying for a visa, many documents are required, and there are some charges as well. In some countries, Thais allow the E-Visa that can be used online. To apply for a tourist visa, there are specific requirements that need to be fulfilled are given below:

• Visa Application Form.
• Passport with an expiry date of no less than six months.
• Four passport-size photos.
• It's an original ticket.

What are the rules for visas for Thailand?

Before applying for a visa to Thailand, there are some rules and regulations that need to be followed by the passengers to have a hassle-free journey. The terms and conditions for a Thailand visa are highlighted below:

• Thailand offers on-arrival visas to travelers only if they stay in the country for 15 days. After 15 days they need to renew the Visa.
• After applying for the visa, it will take at least three to four days to complete the process. 
• If the Visa is rejected, the passenger will not receive a refund as it is non-refundable.
• The Visa is valid for at least one year for students and can be extended after that.

How many times does a passenger can extend a tourist visa for Thailand?

The Thailand visa extension depends on the country from which you are traveling. However, the traveler can extend the Visa for at least 90 days.

How does the visa-free plan affect Thailand's tourism?

When Thailand set the visa-free policy for Indians and Taiwanese in 2023, within the first four months, the country welcomed more than 1.2 crore tourists( as reported). Within the same year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, it increased to 39 percent. Tourism in Thailand has become a key contributor to the economy, and more than 20 percent of jobs are created. 

How do I apply for a visa to Thailand?

If you are planning to go on vacation to Thailand with your family or friends so for you need to apply Visa. It is easy to do so as there are multiple ways to do it. Let us discuss the mediums through which you can apply for a visa in the article below:

Use an online medium for Visa:

You can use the online method to apply for a visa to Thailand. It is one of the fastest and most effective ways. To apply for a visa to Thailand, you need to go through the steps described below:

• Access the official web page of Thai.gov.
• On the homepage, you will get the Visa option.
• After clicking on that option, you need to fill out the form.
• Now, attach the required documents with it and tap on the confirm option.

Apply for a visa throughEmbassybassy:

You can also apply a visa to Thailand by visitEmbassybassy of your country. Submit the current passport and visa application form. booking number, a copy of the flight itinerary, and the most recent bank statement. After that, the executives will verify all the documents and then apply for your Visa. The Visa will take at least 48 hours to get in the process.

What is the maximum time to get a Thai visa?

Once you apply for a Thai visa, it will take at least 5 to 10 working days to receive it. Some applications may take longer, depending on the documents and purpose of your visit.

Conclusion:

The Thai cabinet has extended the visa-free policy for Indians and Twainense, allowing them to enter the Thai city for at least 30 days without a visa. This visa-free plan extension will be applied from May 224 and will be valid until November 2024.