Trinidadians, Jamaicans and Dominicans in search of to discover the wonders of Thailand can now journey there, visa-free, for as much as 60 days.
In an replace on July 25, 2024, the Thai consulate in Los Angeles mentioned nationals of 93 international locations and territories at the moment are entitled to visa exemptions for the aim of tourism enterprise engagements or “pressing work or ad-hoc work”, for as much as 60 days interval of keep, and will be prolonged for one more interval not exceeding 30 days.
The consulate mentioned extension of stays are solely on the discretion of the immigration officer.
Different Caribbean international locations on the record embody Dominica and Jamaica.
The consulate mentioned on July 15, Thailand introduced new visa measures to reinforce the nation’s tourism and economic system.
Along with the visa exemptions, Thailand is introducing the brand new “Vacation spot Thailand Visa (DTV)” for distant staff/digital nomads/freelancers; individuals of actions comparable to Muay Thai programs, Thai cooking lessons, sport coaching, medical therapy, seminars, music festivals, and many others., with the interval of keep not exceeding 180 days and with a five-year visa validity.
Thailand can also be revising circumstances for Non-Immigrant “ED” Visa holders who’re worldwide college students at the moment learning at universities/establishments in Thailand at a bachelor’s diploma stage or above, to permit them to increase their keep in Thailand for 1 yr after commencement, to hunt employment, journey or participate in different actions.
The consulate mentioned they are going to be eligible to vary the kind of visa in Thailand if employed.
