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Thailand Now Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indians
31.10.2023 - 11:05 / skift.com / Peden Doma Bhutia
After much speculation, Thailand finally announced on Tuesday that it would grant visa-free entry to Indian citizens from November 10 till May 2024.
Indians will be allowed to stay in the country for a maximum period of 30 days as part of this arrangement.
Last week, Sri Lanka announced that Indian travelers would not require a visa to enter the country till March 31, 2024.
As Thailand gears up for peak tourism season, the country wants to make sure that securing a visa is not an impediment for travelers in one of its top source markets.
Thailand had scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists in September. Along with India, Thailand will also be allowing visa-free entry for Taiwan nationals.
According to the latest government data, Thailand welcomed 22 million visitors to the country from January to October 29, generating $26 billion in revenue. The country is targeting to welcome 28 million arrivals this year.
In March, Thailand revised its initial estimate of 1.4 million Indian arrivals to 2 million.
In 2022, India claimed the second spot as the leading source of tourists for Thailand, right after Malaysia. Over a million Indians visited Thailand that year.
Back in 2019, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, solidifying their position as the third-largest group of foreign nationals to explore the country.
The delay in visa processing has often been cited as a major deterrent for Indian travelers.
Skift’s earlier articles have explored how Indian travelers are now opting for destinations that don’t require them to navigate the maze of visa applications.
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