Thailand included the Dominican Republic in the 36 new countries added to its visa exemption list. Thailand allows citizens from 93 countries to enter under the new immigration rules.
To enter Thailand under the visa exemption scheme, a passport is usually the only document required. However, the border agent may request additional information that must be provided to secure entry. These documents include: A return travel ticket, proof of sufficient financials (10,000 THB per person, or 20,000 THB per family), proof of temporary accommodation in the country (e.g., hotel booking itinerary)
Countries in the Americas that benefit from the Thailand visa exemption are Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, United States and Uruguay.
Citizens of these countries are now able to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days (an increase from the old 30-day rule) without requiring a visa. Nationals from authorized countries can simply travel to Thailand and will receive a “visa exempt” stamp in their passport from Thai immigration.
The 60-day stay can also be extended for another 30 days (at the discretion of Thai Immigration) enabling foreigners to legally remain in the country for 90 days. The interested person must apply in person at Thai Immigration and there is a fee for the extension.
Before the 90-day deadline, Thai visa-exempt travelers also have the option of applying for a new visa to let them stay in Thailand even longer. During their stay, foreign nationals are also permitted to seek urgent or ad-hoc work in the country and engage with tourist businesses.
The visa exemption measures are in effect as of 15 July 2024. The government explains that the visa rule supports the plan to increase the number of foreign tourists to 40 million by the end of the year.
Thailand has also introduced the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) targeting remote workers and digital nomads with a five-year multiple-entry option. Costing 10,000 THB, applicants need to meet age, financial, employment criteria, and maintain a 500,000 THB balance. The DTV allows legal remote work, spouse and children under 20, and exempts foreign income tax.
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Thailand Ministry of Foreign Relations
Economic Times
Listin Diario
23 July 2024