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Can American citizens stay for 5 weeks in Thailand with a visa exemption?
Thailand visa rulesvisa exemptionAmerican citizens visaThai immigration processvisa extensionCOVID-19 vaccination travel requirements
Jan 3, 2023
3 years ago
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThis may seem a little redundant but I couldn't find a post addressing it. I arrive in Thailand on January 9th and will be staying for 5 weeks. As an American citizen is it only a 30-day stay and have to go to immigration to get an extension or is a visa and arrival good enough for me to stay 5 weeks?
TLDR : Answer Summary
An American citizen arriving in Thailand on January 9th can stay for 5 weeks under the current 45-day visa exemption. If needed, an extension of 30 days can be obtained through immigration, costing ฿1,900. Recent discussions suggest potential new requirements for vaccinated travelers, so it's advisable to stay updated on regulations.
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Roberto *********
For anyone who's interested this is what has caused the meltdown. The head honcho of the disease arena wants all arrivals to be double-vaxxed, with some supersizing deals for those coming from China. He's taking his proposals to the relevant government offices at the Big Chief meeting on the morrow. This is actually a statement he made, so it's not a "rumour" as such, but it still may not get off the ground.
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Roberto **********
I've had my two vaccination shots so I guess I'm covered thereReply to
Bruce *********
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Dan **********
45 and 30 days added today
Jeremy ********
45 day visa exemption stamp if in bkk you can go to immigration the same day as long as you land during their working hours and arrive before they close, apply for the 30 day extension the cost is ฿1,900 and you get 75 days of stay in Thailand….
Jeremy ********
@Bruce ********
sure ok 😂😂😂😂Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
I don't know what you are referring to.Jeremy ********
@Bruce ********
who cares about looks I’m talking about the other intangiblesBruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
You are nuts if you think they're better than Western women. Western women look a heck of a lot better but Hey to each their ownJeremy ********
@Bruce ********
still better than western womenBruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
there aren't many hot Thai girls that I have seen in past visits.Jeremy ********
@Graham *****
of course not…Thai girls can never make you change your mind 😂😂Graham ******
@Jeremy *******
He's not going to change his mind the minute he lands ;)Jeremy ********
@Bruce ********
in case you change you mind…nobody knows the futureBruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jeremy *******
I arrive in January 9th in depart February 15th. What does having to go to immigration have to do with me getting a 45-day Visa?Reply to
Bruce *********
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Steve ********
Also stay abreast of developments as there are strong rumours that vaccine passport may be needed after January 5. So make sure you've got yours handy
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
I went to the Thai consulate website earlier today and there's no mention of needing COVID insurance. I'm double-backed and have my card with me so I'm getting there. Literally boarding the plane right now to head over there.Angeles *********
@Steve *******
oh ok ,hope we will know imediately so that we can prepare tho.Steve ********
@Angeles **********
Doesn't have to be the yellow one. Any vax certificate will do. And that's only if these measures are brought in. We'll know more tomorrowAngeles *********
What if you don't have a yellow vaccine card? What will happen to you?
Steve ********
@Br***
Frausto This is the certificate which most people received who were vaccinated in Thailand. From this it was possible to install an app on your phone with the same details. Either this form or the app was sufficient for entry into the country, and for travel around the countrySteve ********
@Bruce ********
Vaccine Passport is the colloquial term given to the WHO yellow booklet which contains ALL vaccinations. If you have a card showing the two shots that's good enough. As I said before, it may not happen, but it's convenient to be carrying it should it be required.Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
I still don't know what a vaccine passport is. That was never explained to me. I just said that I have a vaccine card and I don't know if that would work if this rumor were to come trueSteve ********
@Phil *****
Rumours aren't, but advice is. Again, re-read my initial comment to the OP, who has indicated he has the vax certificate. So the advice was received and the matter is closed.Phil ******
@Steve *******
"as far as I know" comment is I HAVEN'T read any official new releases from our Government. No need to talk about rumour just lets stick to what's really happenning. Rumours aren't part of this group. Sorry Steve.Steve ********
@Phil *****
Go back to my original post. It was merely a cautionary comment to the OP to be prepared, nothing more. You say "as far as I know" and then "please post truths"! Perhaps follow your advice. I'll post what I like within the rules of the group. If you don't like it, well.......😂Phil ******
@Steve *******
nah forget this until the thai government announce it. Now as far as I know Chinese tourists do not need any RAT tests before entering the Kingdom. Please post truths.Steve ********
@Ph**
Beer I'm just passing on what was reported yesterday. Sure it's a rumour, but those who were here through covid know that the majority of these "leaked" rumours actually came to fruitionPhil ******
@Steve *******
not true. No 0lans for vaccine passportSteve ********
@Bruce ********
That'll do the trick. At this time it might just be people arriving from China, but the rumour-mill is saying the Thai government doesn't want to be seen discriminating against the Chinese, and we're well aware of knee-jerk reactions in thd past!Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
I've never heard of a vaccine passport but I do have my vaccination card from a year and a half ago.Reply to
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Chris ***********
Now is a 45 day stamp on arrival, think you are clear for the time period of a 5 week stay
Stuart *********
Currently US passport holders get 45 days visa exempt entry.
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
I hope this is the case. Thank you very much.Reply to
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