Thailand approves visa-free entrance for Sri Lankan tourists to boost tourism

May 30, Colombo (LNW): Thailand’s cabinet has endorsed new visa promotions aimed at attracting more tourists, including those from Sri Lanka.

Under this initiative, Sri Lankan tourists will no longer require a visa to enter Thailand and can stay for up to 60 days.

Effective from 1 June 2024, this measure is part of broader efforts to enhance Thailand’s appeal to international visitors, as reported by the Bangkok Post.

Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke stated that the Foreign Ministry proposed these measures to attract as many visitors as possible.

As a result of the recent changes, the number of countries eligible for visa-free entry has increased from 57 to 93.

The 57 nations that previously enjoyed a visa waiver can now receive a 60-day stamp on arrival:

1. Canada
2. Czech Republic
3. Denmark
4. Estonia
5. Finland
6. France
7. Germany
8. Greece
9. Hungary
10. Iceland
11. Indonesia
12. Republic of Ireland
13. Israel
14. Italy
15. Japan
16. Kuwait
17. Latvia
18. Liechtenstein
19. Lithuania
20. Luxembourg
21. Malaysia
22. Maldives
23. Mauritius
24. Monaco
25. The Netherlands
26. New Zealand
27. Norway
28. Oman
29. The Philippines
30. Poland
31. Portugal
32. Qatar
33. San Marino
34. Singapore
35. Slovakia
36. Slovenia
37. Spain
38. South Africa
39. South Korea
40. Sweden
41. Switzerland
42. Turkey
43. Ukraine
44. United Arab Emirates
45. United Kingdom
46. United States
47. Peru
48. Hong Kong
49. Vietnam
50. Saudi Arabia
51. Andorra
52. Australia
53. Austria
54. Belgium
55. Bahrain
56. Brazil
57. Brunei

The 13 nations whose citizens previously received a 30-day stamp on arrival will now receive a 60-day stamp:

1. India
2. Kazakhstan
3. Malta
4. Mexico
5. Papua New Guinea
6. Romania
7. Uzbekistan
8. Taiwan
9. Bhutan
10. Bulgaria
11. Cyprus
12. Fiji
13. Georgia

The six new nations whose citizens now enjoy a visa waiver and a 60-day stay are:

1. China
2. Laos
3. Macau
4. Mongolia
5. Russia
6. Cambodia

The 17 new nations now eligible for visa on arrival and will receive a 60-day stamp are:

1. Guatemala
2. Jamaica
3. Jordan
4. Kosovo
5. Morocco
6. Panama
7. Sri Lanka
8. Trinidad and Tobago
9. Tonga
10. Uruguay
11. Albania
12. Colombia
13. Croatia
14. Cuba
15. Dominica
16. Dominican Republic
17. Ecuador