Taiwan Respects Thailand's Decision to Revoke 60-Day Visa Exemption
Quick Look
- Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on May 20, 2026, that it respects Thailand's decision to cancel the 60-day visa exemption policy for 93 countries and regions, including Taiwan.
- Thailand cited national security, economic, and tourism interests for the comprehensive adjustment.
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Why It Matters
Thailand announced on May 19, 2026, that it would cancel its 60-day visa exemption policy for 93 countries and regions, reverting to a 30-day limit. This decision affects Taiwan, which had been benefiting from the exemption since 2023.
我國外交部20日表示,尊重泰方取消60天免簽的決定,泰國政府已說明此決定是通盤調整,並非針對單一國家。(資料照)
泰國外交部19日宣布取消原本對93個國與地區實施的60天免簽政策,恢復為30天停留期限,台灣也受到影響。對此,我國外交部今(20)日表示,尊重泰方決定,泰國政府已說明此決定是通盤調整,並非針對單一國家。
外交部指出,泰國政府已對外說明19日通過的簽證修正案是基於國家安全、經濟與觀光利益等整體考量,所做的通盤調整,並非針對單一國家。外交部尊重泰方決定,並指示我國駐泰國代表處確認適用國家名單,以便後續對外公告。
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Open Questions
- What specific national security or economic factors led to Thailand's decision?
- Will other countries affected by this change also issue statements?
- What are the exact implications for Taiwanese citizens planning travel to Thailand?
- Will Taiwan consider retaliatory measures or adjustments to its own visa policies?





