Thailand is eliminating its 60-day visa-free entry program, affecting digital nomads and tourists from 93 countries—you'll now need a visa or a different entry method.
Thailand's cabinet has approved the end of the 60-day visa-free entry program for nationals of 93 countries. This is a significant change for digital nomads, remote workers, and tourists who have relied on this visa-free window to stay in Thailand without applying for a formal visa in advance.
If you're a citizen of one of the affected countries and have been using the 60-day visa-free entry to work remotely or travel, you'll need to switch to an alternative: apply for a tourist visa before arrival, use a digital nomad visa if your country qualifies, or enter on a different visa category. The 60-day entry was a popular workaround for people who wanted to stay longer than the typical 30-day tourist window, so this change will push more people toward formal visa applications.
This is a significant change for digital nomads and remote workers who have relied on this visa-free window to stay in Thailand without applying for a formal visa in advance.
If Thailand is part of your nomad circuit, check whether your passport is on the list of affected countries and plan ahead. Apply for a tourist visa or explore Thailand's long-term visa options (like the Elite visa or education visas) before the change takes full effect. If you're already in Thailand on a 60-day entry, make sure you understand your current status and what you'll need to do when it expires.
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