Planning A Thailand Trip? Thai Govt Introduces New Visa Reforms For Indian Tourists. All You Need To Know

Published 14 July 2026 · india

Planning A Thailand Trip? Thai Govt Introduces New Visa Reforms For Indian Tourists. All You Need To Know Published By, Last Updated: July 14, 2026

Planning A Thailand Trip? Thai Govt Introduces New Visa Reforms For Indian Tourists. All You Need To Know Published By, Last Updated: July 14, 2026, 23:27 IST The revocation of visa-free entry had led to a nearly 20% dip in the number of Indian tourists. Rapid Read A food vendor drives past bars near Pattaya Beach in Thailand's Pattaya on June 29, 2026. (AFP photo) In a move likely to benefit Indian tourists, Thailand has introduced some visa reforms. Indian tourists planning to head to the Southeast Asian country will no longer be required to obtain a visa before entering the popular tourist destination, as the Thai government plans to restore visa-free entry for Indian citizens.

However, under the proposal, the permitted duration of stay will be 30 days. Once implemented, the new rules will replace the current visa-on-arrival policy. According to the Bangkok Post, an Indian tourist stays in Thailand for an average of 7.2 days per visit. Before the visa-on-arrival policy, Indian tourists used to enjoy 60-day visa-free entry. The revocation of visa-free entry had led to a nearly 20% dip in the number of Indian tourists. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered When will Thailand's new visa-free entry policy begin?

Thailand's new visa-free entry policy for Indian travelers will begin after publication in the Royal Gazette, with the cabinet approving a 30-day visa-free stay. This policy replaces the current visa-on-arrival and restores visa-free entry, which had been revoked. How long can Indian tourists stay under the new rules? Indian tourists can now stay in Thailand for 30 days visa-free under new rules. This is a reduction from the previous 60-day visa-free stay. About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news.

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