Thailand has canceled a 60-day visa-free policy for more than 90 countries and imposed previous entry rules that allow a stay of up to 30 days.
"The cabinet of ministers has decided to cancel the 60-day visa-free regime for more than 90 countries and return to the previous criteria," said Thailand's Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul, quoted by ANTARA from Sputnik, Tuesday, May 19.
"The new entry will be reviewed by the Thai visa policy committee," the minister added.
The Thai government will evaluate each country separately, taking into account security issues and economic interests.
After the elimination of the 60-day visa-free rule, most foreign nationals (FN) will be able to stay in Thailand for about 30 days without a visa, said Phancharoenworakul.
The Thai government has previously announced plans to review visa-free rules amid cases of abuse of tourism regulations and an increase in crime among foreigners. The 60-day visa-free policy for citizens of 93 countries has been in effect in Thailand since 2024.
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