Effective January 1, 2024, Japanese tourists are permitted to enter Thailand for thirty days visa-free.
Key Information about Thailand’s Visa Free Agreement for Japan
- The policy is in effect from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
- Passport holders or those holding documents that can serve as a passport replacement of Japanese nationality, who are visiting the Kingdom for tourism will be allowed a stay of up to 30 days.
- An accompanying release from the Immigration Bureau has also stated that visa holders are allowed an extension for an additional 30 days. Furthermore, this type of visa can be converted to a NON-IMMIGRANT “B” visa, which is suitable for working in Thailand.
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