Thailand has announced that Indian nationals will now have visa-free entry into the country, with the policy being extended indefinitely. Originally, this visa exemption was set to expire on November 11, 2024.
According to the new policy, Indian visitors are now allowed to stay in Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days. This visit can be extended by 30 days through a local immigration office, reported India Today.
Through the extension of visa-free tourism for Indians, tourists will now enjoy ease of travel in Thailand, which is a very popular vacation destination due to its pristine beaches and rich culture.
Earlier, the process of getting a Thai visa involved fees and documentation, and in some cases, a waiting period. However, the elimination of documentation increased the number of Indian tourists to around 16.17 million between January and mid-October of 2024. The visa-free travel has also led to impromptu weekend bookings.
Thailand initially introduced a one-year visa-free entry policy for Indian travelers in November 2023. However, a significant increase in tourism revenue from Indian visitors has led authorities to make visa-free entry for Indians a permanent policy.
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Malaysia’s Visa-Free Policy Sparks Surge in Indian Tourist Interest
Not just Thailand, but Malaysia also introduced a visa-free entry policy for Indians, which led to the country becoming the fourth most-searched vacation destination by Indians in just six months.
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam has seen a major boost in tourism this year, with 70 million total recorded visitors, many of which are Indians.
Because of the sudden spike in tourism, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has proposed an initiative for a Schengen-type visa for all six countries in Southeast Asia, reported Bloomberg.
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