Visa News of Thailand

On November, 22 the Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution aimed at attracting tourists to the country in the high season.

Thus, from December 1, 2016 till February 28, 2017 for citizens of 19 countries the visa fee in the embassies and consulates of Thailand abroad will be waive and visa on arrival will be reduced from 2,000 baht to 1,000 baht.

In this country list are: Andorra, Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Mario, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.

In addition, it became known about another Visa innovation for affluent foreign residents over 50 years.

In the near future it is planned to introduce a 10-year visa (a visa for 5 years with renewal for the same period). To obtain this visa, the candidate will be required to confirm their financial viability of the following documents: a bank statement account with a balance with more than 3 million baht or monthly salary with at least 100 thousand baht, also in necessary to provide health insurance that covers hospital stays and provides at least USD $10,000 in annual coverage.

Source: bangkokpost.com, khaosodenglish.com