Thailand Plans to Cut Visa-Free Stay Period from 60 to 30 Days Amid Misuse Concerns
Thailand is moving toward shortening its visa-free stay period for tourists from 60 days to 30 days. The proposed change, which has received support in principle from government officials, is part of an effort to prevent the system from being exploited—particularly by foreigners who use long stays to engage in unauthorized business activities. The idea […]
My experience getting the DTV Visa at Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos [Destination Thailand Visa]
Here’s my personal experience applying for and obtaining the DTV at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. I want to preface this by saying my experience happened in July/November 2024, and rules and requirements may change in the future. I have a USA passport, however I don’t think this matters in the context of the […]
All About the Thailand DTV Visa (Digital Nomad Visa, Destination Travel Visa)
UPDATE: SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN CLARIFIED AND CORRECTED: Notes from Tourism Authority Thailand Event – Digital Nomad Visas / Other Topics – 5 July, 2024 Introductory Remarks – Key Points Lecture by Mr. Naruchai Ninnad About the DTV Visa and Other Visa Info – Key Points DTV Details Questioner: So, […]
How to get the Thailand Visa on Arrival (2024 Update)
The Visa On Arrival allows passport holders of 19 countries to enter Thailand without needing to apply for a Tourist Visa from a Thai Embassy in their own country. This will allow you to stay in Thailand for 15 days (30-day exceptions are listed below). These countries are as follows: If your country is not […]
Thailand Border Run: Is it still possible in 2024? (Yes, but it’s different from before)
Border runs used to be the way that people would stay long term in Thailand without a specialized visa (for education, work, religion, etc). Keep in mind: Border run tends to refer to crossing the land border out, then back into Thailand to renew your visa. Starting from 2018 however, foreigners are restricted to border […]
Overstaying in Thailand: Penalties and what to do (2024)
People overstay in Thailand for a number of reasons: some miscalculate the days they are staying, some accidentally follow guidelines that applies to a different nationality, and some do it on purpose because they don’t realize that the Thai government takes overstaying very seriously. If you realize you are about to overstay, we recommend leaving […]
Thailand Travel Restrictions & Visa Exemptions (Updated 2024)
Summary: As of December 2022, proof of vaccination, COVID19 test results, or Thailand Pass are no longer required for any foreign nationals to enter Thailand. Read official announcement. From 1 Oct 2022 until 31 March 2023, you can enter Thailand for 45 days (increased from 30 days) without a visa if you have a passport […]
How to Get Passport Photos (or Visa Photos) in Bangkok
For Visa application photos in Thailand (such as an Education Visa or an extension to your Tourist Visa) here are the requirements: 6cm x 4cm (60mm x 40mm) for Visa application Color: In color. No black and white accepted. Head size: Head should take up 70-80% of photo. Centered and looking forward. Background: Solid white […]