AKIPRESS.COM - The government of Thailand has officially introduced a visa-free entry regime for citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. This new policy allows visitors from these nations to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without needing a visa, Dunyo news agency reports.

According to the Consulate General of Uzbekistan, this initiative expands the previous list of 57 countries whose citizens could enter Thailand without a visa. The new additions to this list include China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia, bringing the total to 93 countries.

The new visa-free regime is applicable to all border posts, providing more flexibility and ease of access for tourists. The Thai government has implemented this measure unilaterally, aiming to stimulate the economy. However, it is noted that this policy could be subject to future changes.

Before the introduction of this visa-free regime, citizens of Uzbekistan could obtain a 15-day tourist visa on arrival at Thai airports for a fee of $60.

In the world passport power ranking, compiled by Arton Capital, Kazakhstan takes 55th place as of 2024. Citizens of Kazakhstan can visit 44 countries without visas, 46 with a visa on arrival, 108 with pre-issued entry documents.

Uzbekistan occupies 68th position in this ranking: Uzbek citizens can visit 30 countries without visas, 43 with visa on arrival, 125 with visas in advance. The country  shares place with Kyrgyzstan, which is in the same situation.