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Thai embassies and consulates promote Special Tourist Visas

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has asked all Thai embassies and consulates around the world to promote the special long stay tourist visa.
Thai embassies and consulates promote Special Tourist Visas ảnh 1The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has asked all Thai embassies and consulates around the world to promote the special long stay tourist visa. (Photo: thainews.prd.go.th)

Bangkok (NNT/VA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand hasasked all Thai embassies and consulates around the world to promote the speciallong stay tourist visa.

The Ministry of Interior announced on September 30 that some foreigners will beallowed to stay in Thailand by applying for a special tourist visa, designedspecifically for a stay of 90 days and which can be extended twice by 90 days.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) emphasized that Thai embassies andconsulates around the world should prepare guidelines for the implementation ofthe Special Tourist Visa and asked them to publicize the new visa type to thepublic.

According to the MFA, the first requirement for the new visa application isthat the applicants come from a country with a low risk of COVID-19, ascategorised by the Ministry of Public Health.

Foreigners who are interested in applying for the special tourist visa can askfor more information at Thai embassies and consulates in their home country./.
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