Some media reports say a pilot phase will begin in December, with a full rollout by June 2025.
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans and travellers from 92 other visa-exempt countries planning a trip to Thailand will soon have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation .However, The Straits Times understands that the date of the pilot launch has not been confirmed yet.
The proposed ETA - which is expected to be free of charge - is mandatory for citizens of 93 countries that currently enjoy visa-free travel to Thailand for stays of up to 60 days for tourism purpose. Holders of diplomatic and officials passports, as well as UN Laissez-Passer and Border Pass users, will also be exempted from the ETA requirement.
ETA holders will be allowed to use the automated gates at immigration checkpoints by scanning a QR code attached.
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