The Thai passport is ranked 70th globally in Henley Passport Index 2022. Due to this, Thai nationals can benefit from a number of advantages, including visa-free travel, simple transit permits, and electronic visas. With visa-free travel to 79 countries, the South East Asian country is ranked as having a medium level of mobility. The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs further notes that bilateral visa-fee exemption agreements have been reached with Malaysia, The Philippines (visa-fee exemption for a stay of up to 59 days), Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and Tunisia. However, you will need to apply for a tourist visa, which typically has a duration of 30 to 90 days, if you want to remain longer in a nation that doesn’t require a visa.
Fiji
If they have a valid passport and other necessary travel documents, Thai nationals can enter Fiji without a visa and stay there for up to four months if they are repeat visitors. Fiji, a group of 300 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, is home to gorgeous beaches and beaches lined with palm palms. Additionally, it includes tropical villas with opulent vistas of the area. You may travel to this paradise by taking a trip from Thailand to Suva, the capital of Fiji, where you can engage in activities like trekking, snorkeling, and surfing.
Mauritius
Imagine a leisurely beach vacation complete with seductive nightlife, delicious foreign cuisine, and friendly people. Mauritius is one of the names that can pop into your head. The nation is a refuge for honeymoon couples and an equally fantastic spot for a group of friends or a family, with its palm-fringed beaches and blue oceans. Thai nationals can obtain a 60-day visa upon arrival for their trip to Mauritius. Thai travelers can proceed to the immigration desk once they’ve landed on the island with the required travel documents to apply for a visa. East African island Mauritius is a popular tourist destination with fantastic snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing areas, in addition to hiking and bird-watching trails.
Chile
Another beautiful country that doesn’t require a visa for Thai nationals is Chile. According to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, travelers holding a current Thailand passport can enter the country and stay for up to 90 days without applying for a visa. A person who enters without a visa can proceed with the routine steps of producing the necessary documentation at immigration and enjoy their stay. Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experiences and beautiful splendor when visiting Chile. Visit the moai statues of Rapa Nui, go skiing in the Andes, hike a volcanic mountain, take the funicular in Valparaiso, go wine tasting in the Central Valley, and much more.
Malaysia
Malaysia, Thailand’s neighbor, is visa-free for Thai nationals. Visitors who are fully immunized may use the vaccinated travel lane (V.T.L.). All fully V.T.L. travelers who have the necessary stay and travel documentation may enter Malaysia via nonstop flights. Children under the age of 12 do not need to present their immunization records. People may need to undergo COVID-19 testing depending on the current ground condition.
While in Malaysia, visitors can visit the K.L.C.C. Mall to shop at some of the world-famous brands’ stores or take in the beautiful skyline view from the Petronas Twin Towers. Visit one of the nation’s most well-known heritage sites, Batu Caves, to see the limestone formations and the monument of the Hindu deity Murugan, or unwind at the charming.
Barbados
Barbados adds to the list of nations where Thai passport holders can travel without a visa while providing a charming Caribbean vacation alternative. No prior visa is necessary for holders of a valid Thai passport to enter the island country, where they can stay for a maximum of 90 days. The standard travel requirements, which include a pertinent return or onward ticket, a confirmed place to stay, and an itinerary, must be met in order to visit without a visa. To extend your stay in Barbados, you must apply if you are a citizen of a nation that does not require a visa. The procedure calls for the payment of visa extension fees and is quite straightforward. Enjoy the spotless beaches, snorkeling, and catamaran tours while you’re here. You can also rest at Carlisle Bay or Shark Hole and soak up the sun in the clear waters.
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