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Can a foreigner fly domestically in Thailand with less than 6 months left on their passport?

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Mar 17, 2023

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Anthony *************

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Hi there, 

Can a foreigner fly domestically in Thailand with less than 6 months left on the passport? 

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Yes, a foreigner can fly domestically in Thailand even if their passport has less than 6 months left until expiration. There are no restrictions for domestic flights regarding passport validity, and it is not necessary to show a passport for such travel; alternative forms of identification like a driver's license can be used.

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Terry ********

Yes. Why do you need a passport to travel inside a country

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Phil ******

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yes if you have another photo I'd such as drivers license

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Moon ******

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Terry ********

Yes. Do not need passport for domestic flights.

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Terry ********

Shit. They let anyone on if you have a ticket. Domestic flight. Get on. Shut up. No baggage.

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Kim *********

they ALWAYS want to see my passport when flying domestic

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Terry ********

flying domestic requires ID. Same everywhere.

ID. Not passport.

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Kim *********

no bs my passport is my ID

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Terry ********

bs

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Graham ******

But you do need photo ID that is valid in Thailand, usually a passport

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Graham ******

ask your airline

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Terry ********

Yes. For domestic flights you only need to show proof. Any value ID is good.

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Graham ******

That is what I said

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Metta *******

It shouldnt matter

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Brandon ************

A foreigner can even enter Thailand with less than 6 months on their passport. It's the airlines that won't let you travel internationally with less than that. There's no 6 month restriction inside the country.

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immigration will not allow entry to thailand if you have less than 6 months on your passport its the Law in thailand

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Jeffrey *********

I have entered Thailand with less than 6 months remaining passport validity on numerous occasions.

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Brandon ************

that's incorrect. The ONLY Thailand 6 month rule is that you cannot purchase a visa if you have less than 6 months left on your passport.

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Wayne *******

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try checking the thai travel law you have to have a minimum of 6 months on your passport

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