What is the purpose of providing a 270-day tourist visa in Thailand?

Thailand will provide a 270-day tourist visa to stimulate Thailand's tourism industry, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 epidemic, and promote economic development.

According to CCTV financial news, on June 5438+05, local time, the Thai cabinet passed a proposal to provide foreign tourists with tourist visas for a cumulative stay of up to 270 days next month.

It is reported that foreign tourists who apply for this visa need to meet certain conditions, including quarantine by the Thai health department and compulsory quarantine 14 days. According to the latest forecast of Thailand Tourism Bureau, the number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand this year is estimated to be 6.7 million, which is 65% lower than last year.

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Matters needing attention in Thailand tourist visa application:

1, Thailand tourist visa type

There are many kinds of tourist visas in Thailand, including 30-day visa, 90-day visa, 180 visa and so on. Applicants can choose the appropriate type according to their own requirements.

2. Visa validity period/stay time

A tourist visa is valid for 3 to 6 months, depending on the number of times the applicant enters the land border or airport. If tourists arrive in Thailand through the international airport, they will get a 30-day or 60-day stay permit.

If you enter Thailand through the land border, it will be marked as a tourist permit to stay at the port of entry 15 days, and you must leave Thailand again before or after the expiration of the residence permit.

However, if overseas tourists wish or need to stay in Thailand for a longer period, they can also extend their tourist visas. However, it should be noted that the applicant must apply to the Immigration Bureau for extension of residence, otherwise he will be forced to leave the country.

China Economic Weekly-Great Changes! Thailand will provide a 270-day tourist visa.