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Thailand applies 30-day visa exemption and Portugal is on the list of benefited countries
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Thailand applies 30-day visa exemption and Portugal is on the list of benefited countries

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 11:24

Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT) announced new 30 and 15-day visa exemption categories, which take effect on September 15. These measures come accompanied by updated eligibility criteria for visa on arrival.

Portugal is included in the list of countries benefiting from these new entry policies to the country. The measure aims to facilitate Portuguese tourists' travel to Thai territory.

The new visa exemption rules are part of a broader strategy to boost Thailand's tourism sector. The country seeks to attract more international visitors through more streamlined entry procedures.

The implementation date of the new categories coincides with the period when Thailand intends to reinforce its positioning as a privileged tourist destination in the Asian region.

Why this matters

Portuguese tourists wishing to visit Thailand can now stay up to 30 days without a visa, which facilitates trip planning and may increase interest in the destination. The measure comes at a time when the Asian country is seeking to recover its tourism sector after the pandemic years.

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