Latvia, Nigeria and Thailand are introducing new requirements for tourists in 2025: mandatory arrival registration, notification of residence and digital cards. Find out what to do before your trip to avoid fines and entry refusals

In 2025, more and more countries around the world are introducing new measures to control the entry of foreigners. Tourists should be prepared to provide travel details, place of residence, and personal information in advance. Below, we will consider three countries that have already implemented similar rules – Latvia, Nigeria, and Thailand.

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New requirements for tourists in Latvia: traveler registration and entry rules 2025

Starting from September 1, 2025, foreigners entering Latvia without a visa or residence permit are required to provide the following information to the Latvian authorities 48 hours before arrival:

- Purpose and duration of the trip.

- Route and place of residence.

- Contact details.

- Positions that they or their relatives have held or are holding.

- Participation in elections.

- Work in state institutions or law enforcement agencies.

Exceptions: These requirements do not apply to citizens of the EU, EEA, NATO, OECD, Switzerland and Brazil. Fines are provided for those who enter through the internal Schengen borders without complying with the new rules.

- Why this decision?

The introduction of restrictions is explained by the geopolitical situation and threats to national security.

Mandatory boarding and exit cards in Nigeria

All tourists and business travelers, including those not requiring a visa, must now fill out digital arrival and departure cards on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal. This rule is designed to:

- Control the length of stay.

- Detect overstays.

- Automatically apply fines and visa bans.

Important! Since the system is new, it is possible for technical failures, so travelers should allow additional time for registration.

Thailand Residence Registration: TM30 for Tourists and Long-Term Visas in 2025

Foreigners applying for long-term visas through the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) must now submit a TM30 form - Notification of Residence. Important nuances:

- The form must be submitted within 24 hours of arrival.

- This can be done by the owner of the accommodation, hotel or landlord.

The foreigner is obliged to ensure that the notification has been submitted and to obtain confirmation of the TM30 - it is a mandatory document for the visa application.

How will the changes in entry regulations affect travelers?

Travelers should carefully check the requirements before each trip, even if the country allows visa-free entry. The new registration forms are not only a bureaucracy, but also a way to avoid fines and refusal of entry.

Always carry copies of the forms, electronic receipts and confirmations. Before traveling, check the official websites of the migration authorities.

The new requirements for registering travelers in Latvia, Nigeria, and Thailand reflect a global trend of tightening migration and security controls. Tourists and business travelers should familiarize themselves with the rules in advance and provide the necessary information in a timely manner to avoid fines, delays, or refusal of entry. When planning a trip to these countries in 2025, carefully monitor the updated requirements and use official resources for document processing and notifications.

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Reminder! Thailand has reinstated the requirement to prove financial capacity to obtain a tourist visa in 2025. We have already told you how much money is required, what documents to submit, and who the new rule applies to.

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