India Free 30-Day Visa for Thai Nationals has been extended, allowing Thai citizens to visit India for tourism without paying a visa fee.
The facility provides a 30-day e-tourist visa and is aimed at strengthening tourism and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
India Free 30-Day Visa for Thai Nationals
Under the arrangement, eligible Thai passport holders can obtain a 30-day e-tourist visa on a gratis basis.
The facility is available for tourism-related travel and offers a simpler route for Thai visitors planning trips to India.
The visa arrangement was introduced as part of India’s efforts to promote tourism and improve travel connectivity between India and Thailand.
Visa Facility Extended Until 2027
The latest announcement extends the free visa facility for Thai nationals into 2027.
The Indian Embassy in Bangkok announced the extension on September 11, according to the reported information.
The measure is expected to make travel to India more accessible for Thai tourists by removing the visa fee for eligible short-term tourist visits.
What Thai Travellers Need to Know
The facility applies to Thai nationals travelling to India for tourism purposes. The e-tourist visa allows a stay of up to 30 days, subject to the applicable visa conditions.
Travellers should complete the required visa process before travelling and ensure that their passport and other details meet the applicable requirements.
The free visa benefit does not mean that other travel requirements are automatically waived.
India Thailand Tourism Ties
India and Thailand have longstanding cultural, economic and tourism links.
Easier visa access can support more tourist movement between the two countries and make short holidays in India more convenient for Thai travellers.
For Indian tourism, the policy could help attract more visitors from Thailand to destinations across the country, particularly as both nations continue to promote stronger people-to-people connections.
