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03-04-2025, 03:02 PM
By introducing an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for visa-exempt visitors in 2025, Thailand joins a growing group of nations—including the US, Australia, India, the UK, Sri Lanka, Russia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Canada—that are moving away from the old model of unrestricted entry.
United States – ESTA
If you’re visiting the US from a Visa Waiver country, you’ll need an ESTA. It costs $21, lasts for two years, and lets you stay for up to 90 days at a time. It’s quick to apply for online, but if you don’t have it, you won’t even be allowed to board your flight.
Canada – eTA
Canada’s version is called the eTA, and it’s a bargain at CAN$7. It’s valid for five years or until your passport expires. If you’re flying into Canada from a visa-exempt country, you need one—no exceptions.
Australia – ETA
Australia offers an ETA for selected nationalities. It costs AU$20 and is valid for 12 months, allowing stays of up to three months at a time. The application is done via a mobile app, and approval is usually fast.
India – e-Visa
India’s e-Visa comes in several flavors depending on your reason for travel—tourism, business, medical. Costs range from US$10 to US$80, and the visa can be valid from 30 days to 5 years, depending on what you apply for.
United Kingdom – ETA
The UK rolled out its ETA in phases. By April 2, 2025, it’ll be mandatory for most visa-exempt travelers. The ETA costs £10, but that price increases to £16 from April 9, 2025. It’s valid for two years, and once you have it, you can enter the UK as often as you like during that period—for short visits only.
New Zealand – NZeTA
New Zealand’s NZeTA is valid for two years and costs NZ$9–12, plus a NZ$35 tourism levy. It’s required for travelers from visa-waiver countries and even cruise passengers.
South Korea – K-ETA
South Korea introduced the K-ETA in 2021. It costs around ₩10,000 (about US$9) and is valid for two years, covering multiple short stays.
Sri Lanka – ETA
Sri Lanka has had an ETA system for a while now. It allows a 30-day stay, which can be extended, and costs US$35 for most nationalities. SAARC country nationals pay a reduced rate.
Russia – e-Visa
Russia’s e-Visa allows short visits of up to 16 days. It’s valid for 60 days from the date of issue and costs US$40. It’s required for tourists from eligible countries.
European Union – ETIAS (Coming Soon)
The EU plans to launch its own version, ETIAS, in 2026. It’ll apply to travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries visiting any of the 30 EU and Schengen countries. It’ll cost €7 and be valid for three years.
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/...ee-travel/
United States – ESTA
If you’re visiting the US from a Visa Waiver country, you’ll need an ESTA. It costs $21, lasts for two years, and lets you stay for up to 90 days at a time. It’s quick to apply for online, but if you don’t have it, you won’t even be allowed to board your flight.
Canada – eTA
Canada’s version is called the eTA, and it’s a bargain at CAN$7. It’s valid for five years or until your passport expires. If you’re flying into Canada from a visa-exempt country, you need one—no exceptions.
Australia – ETA
Australia offers an ETA for selected nationalities. It costs AU$20 and is valid for 12 months, allowing stays of up to three months at a time. The application is done via a mobile app, and approval is usually fast.
India – e-Visa
India’s e-Visa comes in several flavors depending on your reason for travel—tourism, business, medical. Costs range from US$10 to US$80, and the visa can be valid from 30 days to 5 years, depending on what you apply for.
United Kingdom – ETA
The UK rolled out its ETA in phases. By April 2, 2025, it’ll be mandatory for most visa-exempt travelers. The ETA costs £10, but that price increases to £16 from April 9, 2025. It’s valid for two years, and once you have it, you can enter the UK as often as you like during that period—for short visits only.
New Zealand – NZeTA
New Zealand’s NZeTA is valid for two years and costs NZ$9–12, plus a NZ$35 tourism levy. It’s required for travelers from visa-waiver countries and even cruise passengers.
South Korea – K-ETA
South Korea introduced the K-ETA in 2021. It costs around ₩10,000 (about US$9) and is valid for two years, covering multiple short stays.
Sri Lanka – ETA
Sri Lanka has had an ETA system for a while now. It allows a 30-day stay, which can be extended, and costs US$35 for most nationalities. SAARC country nationals pay a reduced rate.
Russia – e-Visa
Russia’s e-Visa allows short visits of up to 16 days. It’s valid for 60 days from the date of issue and costs US$40. It’s required for tourists from eligible countries.
European Union – ETIAS (Coming Soon)
The EU plans to launch its own version, ETIAS, in 2026. It’ll apply to travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries visiting any of the 30 EU and Schengen countries. It’ll cost €7 and be valid for three years.
https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/...ee-travel/
