Electronic ETA in Thailand: new entry regulations from December 1, 2024 for citizens of visa-free countries

According to the current rules of visa-free entry, citizens of 93 countries can stay in Thailand without a visa for 60 days and extend their stay for another 30 days while in the country.

Now, to enter Thailand, regardless of the port of arrival, citizens of these countries will need to obtain an electronic permit (ETA):

This initiative aims to simplify immigration procedures by optimizing the control of arriving citizens and speeding up the entry process for tourists not requiring a visa. The new system is expected to allow travelers to pass through border control faster using automated passport gates with QR code.

As part of the ETA permit integration process, by summer 2025 the system will be fully operational, significantly simplifying the application process for everyone wishing to visit Thailand.

ETA electronic permit validity:

The ETA entry permit will be valid for 60 days with the possibility of extending it for another 30 days once during the trip. The electronic permit will be approved for a single entry and will require re-application for each new visit.

More detailed information about the application process will be published closer to the system launch.

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