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Visa requirements for Thai citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of
Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...
by the authorities of other states. As of January 2022, Thai citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 79 countries and territories, ranking the
Thai passport
The Thai passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Thailand by the Passport Division of the Department of Consular Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thai biometric passports have been issued since August 2005.
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72nd in terms of travel freedom according to the
Henley Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index (abbreviation: HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom enjoyed by the holders of that country's ordinary passport for its citizens. It started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions ...
. Thailand is also a part of
ASEAN
ASEAN ( , ), officially the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a political and economic union of 10 member states in Southeast Asia, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, militar ...
and has visa-free access to these countries and vice versa.
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Visa requirements
Territories and disputed areas
Visa requirements for Thai citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas, partially recognized countries and restricted zones:
APEC Business Travel Card
Holders of an
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:
1 – up to 90 days
2 – up to 60 days
3 – up to 59 days
The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:
APEC Business Travel Card
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*no need to apply for a visa or entry permit to APEC
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC ) is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim that promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. countries, as the card is treated as such (except by and )
*undertake legitimate business in participating economies
*expedited border crossing in all member economies, including transitional members
*expedited scheduling of visa interview (United States)
Non-visa restrictions
See also
* Visa policy of Thailand
* Thai passport
The Thai passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Thailand by the Passport Division of the Department of Consular Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thai biometric passports have been issued since August 2005.
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* Foreign relations of Thailand
The foreign relations of Thailand are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.
Thailand participates fully in international and regional organizations. It has developed close ties with other ASEAN members—Indonesia, Malaysia, ...
References and notes
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* Visa policy of Thailand
* Thai passport
The Thai passport is the passport issued to citizens and nationals of Thailand by the Passport Division of the Department of Consular Affairs within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thai biometric passports have been issued since August 2005.
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Thailand
Thailand ( ), historically known as Siam () and officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia, located at the centre of the Indochinese Peninsula, spanning , with a population of almost 70 million. The country is bo ...
Foreign relations of Thailand