Boosting Tourism: Reports Suggest Thailand May Grant Permanent Visa-Free Entry to Taiwan; Travelers Can Enter Thailand Without a Visa for Stays of Up to 60 Days Each Time

ThailandAnnouncement Following the Pandemic: Taiwan to Offer a Time-Limited ExemptionVisa, and extend the maximum length of a single stay to 60 days. According to statistics from the Tourism Authority, Thailand welcomed more than 750,000 visitors from Taiwan through August of this year, ranking sixth. Now, reports indicate that Thailand will announce the implementation ofPermanent Visa Exemption...which many in the industry welcome as a boost to the area’s appeal as a tourist destination.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Thailand recently announced that Taiwanese nationals may enter Thailand visa-free starting July 15 of this year, with each stay limited to no more than 60 days. Unless otherwise announced, this visa-free measure will remain in effect.

Chou Yong-hui, Director-General of the Tourism Bureau, stated that cooperation and exchanges will be expanded in the future. The Taiwan Tourism Association and the Travel Agents Association of Thailand have established a cooperative framework, and both sides share a consensus on the development of sustainable tourism.

To attract Taiwanese tourists following the pandemic, Thailand first announced a visa-free entry policy for Taiwanese travelers from November of last year through May of this year. This year, the country announced a six-month extension of the policy, through November 11, and starting in June, visitors will be allowed to extend their stay by 60 days.

With the visa-free period set to expire, reports emerged yesterday that Thailand intends to implement a permanent visa-free policy for Taiwan. Lion Travel stated that Thailand has always been the top choice for Taiwanese travelers visiting Southeast Asia, and since reports surfaced in July that the visa-free arrangement was expected to continue, the company is optimistic about future sales. Cola Travel also noted that Thailand-related travel products ranked among the top five in sales at this year’s ITF Travel Fair, and that if Thailand implements a permanent visa-free policy for Taiwan, it will sustain Taiwanese travelers’ enthusiasm for visiting Thailand.