May 30, Colombo (LNW): Thailand’s cabinet has endorsed new visa promotions aimed at attracting more tourists, including those from Sri Lanka.
Under this initiative, Sri Lankan tourists will no longer require a visa to enter Thailand and can stay for up to 60 days.
Effective from 1 June 2024, this measure is part of broader efforts to enhance Thailand’s appeal to international visitors, as reported by the Bangkok Post.
Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke stated that the Foreign Ministry proposed these measures to attract as many visitors as possible.
As a result of the recent changes, the number of countries eligible for visa-free entry has increased from 57 to 93.
The 57 nations that previously enjoyed a visa waiver can now receive a 60-day stamp on arrival:
- Canada
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Indonesia
- Republic of 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
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Peru
- Hong Kong
- Vietnam
- Saudi Arabia
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bahrain
- Brazil
- Brunei
The 13 nations whose citizens previously received a 30-day stamp on arrival will now receive a 60-day stamp:
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Malta
- Mexico
- Papua New Guinea
- Romania
- Uzbekistan
- Taiwan
- Bhutan
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Fiji
- Georgia
The six new nations whose citizens now enjoy a visa waiver and a 60-day stay are:
- China
- Laos
- Macau
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Cambodia
The 17 new nations now eligible for visa on arrival and will receive a 60-day stamp are:
- Guatemala
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Morocco
- Panama
- Sri Lanka
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tonga
- Uruguay
- Albania
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
