Effective 13 February 2026, the Thai Cabinet has extended visa-free access for Indian passport holders from 30 days to 60 days per entry. The policy change—published on 19 February—applies at all international airports, land borders and seaports. Travellers must register online for the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) and can still extend their stay by an additional 30 days at local immigration offices, bringing the maximum stay to 90 days. (travelandtourworld.com)
For India, Thailand is already the fourth-largest outbound destination, with more than 2 million arrivals in 2025. Tourism Authority of Thailand expects the longer allowance to lift average length of stay from 6.2 to 9.5 nights and generate an additional US $1.1 billion in visitor spending this calendar year. Airlines such as IndiGo and Air India are planning extra frequencies on Delhi–Bangkok and Mumbai–Phuket sectors to meet projected demand. (travelandtourworld.com)
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The reform is equally significant for corporate mobility. Longer permitted stays make it easier for Indian managers to oversee projects in Thailand without shifting to work-permit categories, provided no remunerated local employment is involved. Digital nomads can now base themselves in Chiang Mai or Phuket for almost three months with minimal paperwork, a factor that global HR teams may leverage for “work-from-anywhere” pilots. (travelandtourworld.com)
For travellers who prefer professional help with TDAC registration or anticipate future visa needs, VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) streamlines the entire process with personalised document checks, real-time tracking and expert support—ensuring both leisure and business visitors maximise the new 60-day allowance without bureaucratic hassle.
Practical tips: travellers should complete the TDAC at least 72 hours before departure and carry proof of accommodation and onward travel. Overstaying the 60-day period attracts a fine of THB 500 per day. Companies should update their travel-approval workflows and inform employees that the visa-on-arrival fee (previously THB 2,000) no longer applies to Indian citizens under the new regime.
For India, Thailand is already the fourth-largest outbound destination, with more than 2 million arrivals in 2025. Tourism Authority of Thailand expects the longer allowance to lift average length of stay from 6.2 to 9.5 nights and generate an additional US $1.1 billion in visitor spending this calendar year. Airlines such as IndiGo and Air India are planning extra frequencies on Delhi–Bangkok and Mumbai–Phuket sectors to meet projected demand. (travelandtourworld.com)
The reform is equally significant for corporate mobility. Longer permitted stays make it easier for Indian managers to oversee projects in Thailand without shifting to work-permit categories, provided no remunerated local employment is involved. Digital nomads can now base themselves in Chiang Mai or Phuket for almost three months with minimal paperwork, a factor that global HR teams may leverage for “work-from-anywhere” pilots. (travelandtourworld.com)
For travellers who prefer professional help with TDAC registration or anticipate future visa needs, VisaHQ’s India portal (https://www.visahq.com/india/) streamlines the entire process with personalised document checks, real-time tracking and expert support—ensuring both leisure and business visitors maximise the new 60-day allowance without bureaucratic hassle.
Practical tips: travellers should complete the TDAC at least 72 hours before departure and carry proof of accommodation and onward travel. Overstaying the 60-day period attracts a fine of THB 500 per day. Companies should update their travel-approval workflows and inform employees that the visa-on-arrival fee (previously THB 2,000) no longer applies to Indian citizens under the new regime.
