Thailand launches online notification for foreigners staying over 90 days

The so-called online 90-day notification service was launched as part of Prime Minister SretthaThavisin’s policy to boost the arrival of foreign tourists as Thailand seeks to attract 35-36 million foreigners this year, The Nation reported.

With the new service, foreigners can notify the bureau 15 days prior to the expiration of their 90-day stay by either writing an email or filling a form at the bureau’s website, Phuket News reported.

Once registered, they will receive a password via email, allowing them to log in and submit their 90-day notification.

Approval results will be sent via email.

Thailand allows foreigners to stay no more than 90 days.

If a foreigner staying over 90 days without notifying the immigration bureau or notifying the immigration bureau later than the set period, they could face a fine of 2,000 baht.

Earlier, foreigners were required to inform immigration officials in person of their current address or nominate someone else to do it on their behalf.