BANGKOK, 6 November 2023: Travellers from Russia, India and Taiwan can now enjoy a temporary visa waiver, according to a Tourism Authority of Thailand statement on its website on 1 November.

Russian nationals can enjoy visa-free travel until 30 April 2024, while for Indians and Taiwanese, the same concession applies from 10 November 2023 until 10 May 2024

Photo credit: TAT. Who gets 30 and 90-day stays visa-free?

Up until 30 April 2024, holders of Russian passports or travel documents will be entitled to a tourist visa exemption for a 90-day stay in Thailand, up from the original 30 days.

For Indian and Taiwanese citizens, they will be granted a temporary visa exemption for a 30-day stay for tourism purposes.

The travel concession for tourists from Russia, India and Taiwan follows the temporary tourist visa exemption implemented for tourists from China and Kazakhstan for a 30-day stay, effective from 25 September 2023 to 29 February 2024.