Thailand Immigration Bureau Introduces NEW travel app & updated visa measures

Thailand is introducing a series of updated visa measures designed to simplify entry arrangements while strengthening security and making the system easier for international travellers to understand. The revised measures have been approved by the Thai Cabinet and will come into effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette, with current entry requirements remaining in place until then.

Under the updated framework, the previous 60-day visa exemption will be replaced by revised country-specific arrangements, following the principle of “one country, one entitlement”.

“For travellers from the UK and Ireland, the changes are expected to have little impact on holidays as most British and Irish visitors travel to Thailand for two to three weeks. They will continue to enjoy 30 day visa-exempt travel once the revised measures take effect. Those planning longer stays should check the latest entry requirements with the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate before travelling to ensure they have the most appropriate visa for the duration of their itinerary.” explains Worapa Angkhasirisap, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, UK & Ireland.

Visitors already in Thailand, or those arriving before the new rules take effect, will continue to be covered by their existing permitted length of stay.

Alongside these changes, Thailand is continuing to enhance the visitor experience through digital innovation with the pilot launch of the Thailand Immigration Management (THIM) mobile app, ahead of its expected full launch in August 2026.

The optional app enables travellers to complete their mandatory Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) registration more quickly by scanning passport details, storing travel information and registering groups of up to 10 people in just a few minutes. THIM is not an additional arrival requirement and does not replace the TDAC at this stage. Looking ahead, the app is expected to expand to include digital immigration services, appointment booking and direct access to the Tourist Police 24-hour assistance service, making travel to Thailand even more seamless in the future.

More details here: https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/thailand-immigration-bureau-introduces-the-thim-app/