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Can I enter Thailand for 30 or 60 days without a visa?

Ryan *********
asked Jun 1, 2024
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This could be a stupid question but the tourist visa is 30 days free entry (correct if I’m wrong and also correct if if I’m wrong they are putting it to 60 days) but does that mean I can just fly into Thailand sign off for the 30 or 60 days
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The initial question concerns the duration of a tourist visa for entering Thailand, with confusion between the 30-day visa exemption and the 60-day tourist visa. Recent discussions indicate that the tourist visa is typically 60 days and must be applied for in advance, whereas visa-exempt entry currently allows a 30-day stay, with proposals to extend this period to 60 days pending official confirmation. Travelers should check the official gazette or trusted embassy sources for the latest updates before flying to Thailand.
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Deniz **********
Deniz **********
It's my passport.
Christopher *************
Christopher *************
It's still 30
Galen *******
Galen *******
Until now I see 24 comments, but it must be difficult for you to creep through the dschungle of advices, because some are right, some are wrong. My advice: READ the advices of Brandon Thurkettle. His words are clear and true.
Terary **********
Terary **********
" tourist visa is 30 days free entry" You're confusing Visa with Visa Exempt (welcome to Thailand).

Visa Exempt - you are given permission to stay without a pre-approved visa. The duration of your permission to stay depends on your nationality.

Visa - you process paperwork at a Thai Embassy outside of Thailand. They give you permission to visit.. This 'permission' is non-binding, the immigration officer can still refuse you entry, but very unlikely. Your permission to stay is the stamp the IO puts in your passport, the duration depends on your Visa.
Mike *******
Mike *******
Not stupid, but incomplete. What nationality/passport do you travel with?
David ******
David ******
Unfortunately those news organizations are always putting out teaser news and is picked up by everyone thinking it’s true and the rumors moved on. It will be official once it’s published in the “Royal Gazette” with a start date.
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Sue **********
Sue **********
I just wonder who on earth spread the rumour of implementing the change on June 1???
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Sue *********
the Thai government
John ******
John ******
@Todd ********
not at all governement did not state: starting june1 st.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@John *****
they actually did. It just didn’t happen. Not the first time. Or the last time
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Sue *********
The government.... this happens all the time.
Peter ********
Peter ********
All still fuzzy get on a thai embassy site
Tony *********
Tony *********
When it's written in the Gazette then it's official until then it's 30 days. As for the UK website they are jumping the gun
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Tony ********
In that case, so are other governments
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Jonesx **********
Jonesx **********
60 days visa exempt starts from tomorrow , it now states it on the uk government site
Iain *********
Iain *********
@XNatell *****************
people from UK arriving today were still being stamped in for 30 days.

That is a UK government website and it's Thai government staff that do the entry stamps.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@XNatell *****************
except it didn’t start
Achanster ******
Achanster ******
@XNatell *****************
but someone got stamped 30 days only today
Anita ******
Anita ******
@XNatell *****************
I’m not going until October. But hope it is 60.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Anita *****
Most likely will be active by then. Just keep an eye on the news.
Jonesx **********
Jonesx **********
@Anita *****
I’m going September I’m

Hoping the same 🤞
Ryan *********
Ryan *********
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@XNatell *****************
says British doesn’t count for the Irish ???
Andy **********
Andy **********
@Ryan ********
The British government doesn't represent those with an Irish passport. DFA says the same thing:
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Brandon ************
Brandon ************
The tourist visa is not 30 days. The tourist visa is now and has always been 60 days. You must apply for and pay for a tourist visa before traveling to Thailand if you want one.

Visa exempt (meaning no visa, you are exempt from needing a visa) provides a 30 day stamp. The government proposal is to increase this to 60 days but we still don't know when it will start as we have no confirmation and it's now a long holiday weekend.

Visa exempt only requires your passport if you are from a visa exempt eligible country. Your airline will likely require you to show proof of leaving Thailand within 30 days (or 60 days if it changes) before they will let you board your flight.

You can also be asked for, but rarely are, proof of funds (20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency in cash only) or proof of lodging (your first hotel you are staying at in Thailand).
Chuck *********
Chuck *********
@Brandon ***********
great explanation. Thank you
Dave **********
Dave **********
@Brandon ***********
rhai immigration post has confirmed 60 days
Achanster ******
Achanster ******
@Dave *********
but someone got stamped 30 days only today
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Dave **********
Dave **********
@Brandon ***********
I'm just reading what was on the website
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Dave *********
They have not. Even the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refused to give a start date. And the Prime Minister's office also posted that it will start at the end of June. We also have someone who entered Thailand after midnight and already posted that they only got 30 days.
Jay ****
Jay ****
@Brandon ***********
Correct. I just did a border jump and it is only 30 days. Beginning date has yet to be released.

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