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On July 19, 2024, the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Bangkok announced on its social media channels that, according to an update on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand's website, Qatari nationals are entitled to a visa exemption for a period of up to 60 days for the purpose of tourism, business, and urgent/ad-hoc work. This can be extended for another period not exceeding 30 days. Qatar was part of a list that included 93 countries and territories for the visa exemption.
Effective on 15 July 2024, nationals of 93 countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption for the purpose of tourism, business engagements or urgent work/ad-hoc work, for up to 60-day period of stay ang can be extended for another period not exceeding 30 days. Extension of stay is solely at the discretion of the immigration officer.
Necessary or urgent work or ad-hoc work:
Foreigners are required to notify the registrar in person at any international airport Mabour office in Thailand. The process takes one working day and can only be obtained after the foreigner has entered Thailand. The work shall be completed within 15 days.
16 Types of Necessary or Urgent Work or Ad-hoc Work:
Organizing or setting up conferences. trainings, seminars, exhibitions, or trade fairs
Conducting special academic lectures.
Aviation superintendent
Occasional internet audit
Follow-up and resolve technical issues.
Quality control of products/goods or products/goods quality inspection
Inspection or improvement of the production process
Machinery and electric generator equipment system inspection or maintenance
Machinery maintenance and installation
Electric train technician
Aircraft or aircraft equipment system technician
Consulting work on machinery maintenance or machinery control system
Machinery demonstration and testing
Movie filming and slide photographing
Recruitment of job seeker for overseas job placement
Technical skill testing for overseas job placement