Thailand grants visa extension for tourists to stimulate upcoming high season
Effective from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023, for tourists from countries/territories entitled for a visa exemption and visa on arrival to Thailand.
Bangkok,31 August, 2022– Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the proposal by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to extend the period of stay to 45 days for tourists from countries/territories entitled for visa exemption, and to 30 days for those eligible for a Visa on Arrival (VOA). This will be in effect from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023.
TAT has proposed the extension to stimulate the upcoming high season, which normally runs from October until March.
During the specially granted 6-month period, the length of stay per time will be extended from 30 days to 45 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may enter Thailand under a tourist visa exemption scheme: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UAE, UK, Ukraine, and USA.
Also, during the same 6-month period, the length of stay per time will be extended from 15 days to 30 days for passport holders of the following countries/territories who may apply for a VOA: Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, and Vanuatu.
In addition, passport holders of the following countries/ territories may enter Thailand without a visa under a bilateral agreement: Cambodia (14 days), Myanmar (14 days), Hong Kong (30 days), Lao PDR. (30 days, Macau (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Russia (30 days and VOA), Vietnam (30 days), Argentina (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Chile (90 days), Korea (ROK) (90 days), and Peru (90 days).
Kindly note that nationals of certain countries/territories are required to apply for a visa only at the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Consulate-General in their country of residence or at the designated Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate-General. Therefore, travellers are advised to contact the nearest Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General to find out if they are eligible to lodge the application.
Information on the location and contact number of Royal Thai Embassies and Consulate-Generals is available atwww.thaiembassy.org.
To apply online, visitors may check their eligibility to do so at the official website of the Thailand Electronic Visa atwww.thaievisa.go.th.
Thailand warmly welcomes travellers from all countries/territories with proof of either a certificate of vaccination or, for unvaccinated individuals a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format. Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports or land border checkpoints (in 22 provinces).
While in Thailand, both vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers are advised to strictly follow the health and safety standards. Travellers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If testing positive, they must get the appropriate medical treatment.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport installs new Passenger Validation System
For better passenger flow and security, the new system is in operation from 1 September, 2022, at key points in the airport, Thailand’s main international gateway.
Bangkok, 30 August, 2022– Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has announced that it will activate a new Passenger Validation System (PVS) on 1 September, 2022, as part of its overall security upgrade and service improvement.
The PVS system is an important enhancement that is being made for the safety of all passengers and staff and to better improve traffic flow through Suvarnabhumi Airport, which is the primary international gateway to Thailand and which is aiming to position itself as one of the world’s best airports.
From 09.00 Hrs. on 1 September, the PVS will be in operation at:
The entrance to the domestic departure checkpoints behind the check-in counters at Rows C-D (a total of eight units in place);
The entrance to the international departure passenger checkpoints at Zone 2, behind check-in counters at Rows J-K (two units), and behind check-in counters at Rows L-M (two units);
The entrance up to the international departure passenger checkpoints at Zone 3, behind the check-in counters at Rows S-T (three units).
The PVS verifies passenger travel information to optimise the screening capability and increase safety standards, and works by having passengers put their paper or E-boarding passes onto the machine which will read and check their travel information. The system enables the screening of passengers to be precisely accurate and prevents unauthorised persons from entering airside and restricted areas. It can also prevent boarding passes that have already gone through the system from being used again.
To facilitate passengers in using the PVS, airport staff will be on hand to provide advice and assistance if needed.
More information is available from the 24-hour AOT Contact Centre at 1722.
방콕, 2 September, 2022 - 태국 관광청 (TAT)은 태국의 새로운 '장기 거주자 (LTR)'비자에 대해 2022 년 9 월 1 일에 신청서가 개설되었음을 통보하게되어 기쁩니다.이 비자는 10 년 비자 (연장 가능) 및 왕국에서 일할 수있는 허가를 포함하여 소지자에게 여러 가지 혜택을 제공합니다.
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Thailand introduces new 10-year long-term resident visa for foreigners
Applications are now open for the visa, which offers multiple benefits for the holder including a 10-year visa (extendable), fast track airport service, multiple re-entry permit, and permission to work in the kingdom.
Bangkok, 2 September, 2022– The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to advise that applications opened on 1 September, 2022, for Thailand’s new ‘Long-Term Resident (LTR)’ visa, which offers multiple benefits for holders, including a 10-year visa (extendable) and permission to work in the kingdom.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, said “The new long-term resident visa is aimed at enhancing Thailand’s attractiveness to ‘high-potential’ foreigners as a regional hub to live and do business in. Also, it will embrace a crucial role to promote Thailand as a ‘Remote Worker Friendly’ destination and help us tap this targeted segment. It is expected to attract foreign talent and expertise that can contribute to domestic spending and support economic growth. With the long-term resident visa, the Thai government wants to bring one million wealthy and talented foreigners to Thailand in the next five years.”
The LTR visa is available to four categories of foreigners:
Wealthy global citizens – having total assets of not less than US$1 million, personal income of not less than US$80,000 per year in the past two years, who invest in Thailand to the value of not less than US$500,000.
Foreign retirees (wealthy pensioners) – having personal income of not less than US$80,000 per year.
Work-from-Thailand professionals – having personal income of at least US$80,000 per year in the past two years, work experience of not less than five years, and be working in a legally registered company which has income of not less than US$150 million within the past three years.
Highly skilled professionals – having personal income of not less than US$80,000 per year, are skilful in the target industry, and have not less than five years of work experience.
Spouse and children under 20 years of age of an LTR visa holder also qualify (up to four dependants per visa holder).
The LTR visa offers multiple benefits to the holder. These being:
A visa with 10-year validity (which can be extended);
The requirement to report to immigration once a year instead of every 90 days;
Fast track service at international airports in Thailand;
Multiple re-entry permit;
Permission to work in Thailand (digital work permit);
Personal income tax rate reduction to 17% for highly skilled professionals;
Exemption from the four Thais to one foreigner employment requirement ratio.
Or contact the Expatriate Services Division One Stop Service Centre for Visa and Work Permit on Tel. +66 (0) 2209 1100 Ext. 1109-1110, or Ms. Saithip at +66 (0) 2209 1147 and Mr. Attapol at +66 (0) 2209 1141 during 8.30-16.30 Hrs. (Bangkok local time),
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