Can a foreign passport holder with less than 6 months of validity return to Thailand on an active visa?

May 29, 2023
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David *******
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Can a foreign passport holder with <6 months passport validity but an active visa which expires when the passport does leave and return to Thailand with <6 months validity remaining on Canadian passport?

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TLDR : Answer Summary
A foreign passport holder with less than 6 months passport validity can enter Thailand if they possess a valid visa. Thailand does not enforce a strict 6-month passport validity rule. However, there can be issues when traveling to other Southeast Asian countries, as they may have stricter passport validity requirements. Moreover, airlines might impose a 6-month validity rule for international travel regardless of having a valid visa.
David *******
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Very good thanks all, I’ve clarified with the arrival country and airline and they have no issues (not SE Asia)….my concern would be the return to Thailand
Ellie *******
Yes, entering Thailand with a valid visa wouldn't be a problem, while actually, Thailand doesn't have a minimum 6-month passport validity rule.

But it's another story if you can "travel" with that passport around Southeast Asian countries or not. There is no other SEA country that has NOT a passport validity rule. And many airlines have a 6-month passport validity rule without a valid visa to the destination for an international flight.
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