Visa-free travel: Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are setting new boundaries!

Visa-free travel: Kyrgyzstan and Thailand are setting new boundaries!

Exciting news for diplomats from Kyrgyzstan and Thailand: From January 2, 2026, it will be possible to travel between the two countries without a visa. This agreement was signed in New York on September 27, 2024 and represents a significant step towards simplifying border procedures and strengthening political dialogue. Caspian Post reports that the regulation applies specifically to holders of diplomatic and service passports.

The new regulations allow these officials to spend up to 90 days in the partner country within a 180-day period. This will certainly help facilitate working visits by government officials and promote exchanges between the two nations.

Visa regulations at a glance

But what are the visa policies of these two countries in general? Kyrgyzstan allows many tourists to enter the country without a visa. These include citizens from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine, among others. This regulation has been in place since the 1980s and allows citizens from these countries to travel to Kyrgyzstan easily. Wikipedia informs that Thailand has also been part of this group since August 2021, which has also improved travel options for Thais in Kyrgyzstan.

On the other hand, Thailand has shown itself to be generous and has increased the number of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter visa-free from 57 to 93. From July 15, 2024, travelers from these countries can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days for tourism purposes and short-term business trips. Thai media reports that An additional 31 other countries have the opportunity to apply for a visa upon entry, which is valid for up to 15 days.

Positive impact on travel

All of these changes are intended to help make traveling easier and faster. Visa-free entry not only makes it easier for diplomats, but also for business travelers and tourists who want to discover the beauties of Thailand and Kyrgyzstan. With such regulations, exchange between cultures and countries is easier than ever.

We look forward to the positive impact of this new agreement, which further strengthens both diplomatic relations and tourism exchanges. It remains to be seen how travelers will use this opportunity and what new connections will develop between the two countries!