Thailand remains visa-free for Indians, but only for 30 days

In the latest development, Thailand will continue to allow Indian passport holders to enter the country without a visa, but the maximum stay limit will be reduced to 30 days instead of the current allowance of 60 days. This decision was taken after a sudden decline in Indian tourists in Thailand, caused by confusion created by an initial proposal which was not implemented.

“The cabinet therefore approved a 30-day visa-free entry to align with the travel behaviour of Indian tourists, who represent a large market for Thailand,” Surasak Phancharoenworakul, the Thailand tourism minister, told media at its recent cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

The Thai cabinet, in May 2026, had proposed to reduce the list of visa-free travel countries from 93 to 65. Under the new rules, 59 countries (including all 27 EU states and India) will be granted 30-day visa-free entry, while other nations will receive 15-day visa-free or visa-on-arrival status.