Thailand extends visa exemption for Indian tourists, allows 60-day stay
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However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform.
In a move aimed at sustaining tourism from India, the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT), New Delhi office has reiterated that Indian nationals travelling for tourism purposes can continue to enter Thailand without a visa under the visa exemption scheme.
As per the latest update, Indian travellers are not required to pay any visa fees and can stay in the country for up to 60 days under this provision. The exemption is expected to further boost short-haul outbound travel from India, especially during peak holiday periods.
However, travellers intending to stay beyond 60 days or seeking entry under other visa categories will need to apply through Thailand’s e-visa platform. Authorities have advised applicants to either apply independently or through authorised representatives.
The visa exemption policy has been a key driver in Thailand’s strategy to attract high-volume markets like India, which continues to rank among its top source markets. Notably, Thailand had already crossed 1 million Indian visitor numbers by mid-2025 and the numbers touched over 2 million by December.
