Thailand to End Visa-Free Travel for Sri Lankans Starting Sept 15 ✈️

• Policy Shift Overview: Ordinary Sri Lankan passport holders will require a pre-approved visa to enter Thailand starting September 15, 2026, as Sri Lanka is among 21 nations removed from Thailand’s revised visa exemption scheme. • Exemption Rules: The general visa-free list has been reduced from 93 to 60 countries. Sri Lankans entering on or before September 14, 2026, can still utilize the current 60-day visa-free stay. • Application Process: Travelers must apply online through the official e-Visa portal (_thaievisa.go.th_); no in-person visits to the Embassy in Colombo are required. • Available Tourist Visas: - Single-Entry TR Tourist Visa: Valid for 3 months, permits a stay of up to 60 days (extendable by 30 days for 1,900 baht). - Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (METV): Valid for 6 months, permits up to 60 days per entry. • Mandatory Requirement: All incoming travelers must complete the electronic Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) prior to arrival regardless of visa status.