The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Kingdom of Thailand signed a mutual visa waiver to facilitate the issuance of visas to the citizens of the two countries. Under the agreement, citizens of the UAE holding diplomatic and special passports are exempt from entry visas to the Kingdom of Thailand, noting that the agreement will enter into force after the completion of constitutional procedures in both countries
The Agreement was signed by HE Khaled Abdullah Belhoul, the Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international Cooperation and HE Waravuth Pouapinya, the Kingdom of Thailand’s designated ambassador to the UAE, following a bilateral meeting attended by HE Faisal Issa Lotfi, the Assistant Undersecretary for Consular Services Affairs at MoFAIC.
HE Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, highlighted the strength of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which were established 45 years ago, adding that this agreement aims to strengthen and enhance existing bilateral relations and friendship ties between the two countries.
He also hailed the volume of trade exchange between the two countries and the need to develop it institutionally, which will boost tourism and cultural exchanges, and lead to promoting new business, trade and investment opportunities.
The agreement includes visa exemption for Emirati citizens holding diplomatic and special passports to enter, exit and pass through Thai territories without a visa, with a stay period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of entry.
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