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Immigration Act
Primary statute regulating entry, residence, and removal of foreigners in Thailand. Operates together with Ministerial Regulations setting visa categories and conditions, plus subsequent amendments on biometrics and reporting.
Immigration Act
พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง
Citation details
- English name
- Immigration Act
- Thai name
- พระราชบัญญัติคนเข้าเมือง
- Short citation
- Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979)
- Instrument type
- Act of Parliament
- Issuing authority
- Parliament of Thailand — รัฐสภา
- Topic area
- Immigration
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-17 by Immigration & Visa Editor
Where it is cited on this site
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