What’s happening with Thailand’s 45 day visa exemption policy?

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wants to see 45-day visa-free stays for tourists from 64 countries extended until the end of 2023 to boost tourism recovery. The TAT proposed the extension in January, but the policy is set to end this Friday, March 31, and the Cabinet still hasn’t reached a decision on whether it will be continued, the TAT told The Thaiger today.

The Cabinet convenes on Tuesdays, so perhaps a decision will be made next week, or perhaps a decision was made yesterday and hasn’t yet been announced. The TAT advised The Thaiger that the decision is expected to come “in April.”

Right now there is no telling whether tourists (from 64 countries) entering Thailand from April 1 will be granted 30 or 45 visa-free days in the kingdom.

In September last year, Thailand’s Cabinet approved the temporary extension of visa on arrival and visa exemption on arrival.

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