hello all,thanks for adding me. We are a family of 4 from Canada who have been travellling for the past 5 months. We have had a very easy time of it so far with visas but find ourselves in a conundrum with Thailand as we didn't realize the strictures on the 60 day visa (ie. we can't apply for it outside our home country, as we had planned to do). We are currently in Sri Lanka and have a flight to BKK in less than 2 weeks.
So - my questions are:
1. can we come into thailand on a 30 day visa and extend it relatively easily in-country (we have seen both yes and no as an answer elsewhere). We would be applying for the extension in Krabi, which is our first stop.
1. if yes, we CAN renew relatively easily while in-country, will we need to show an outbound flight on arrival that is leaving the country by the 30 day mark? Or, can we enter with a flight that leaves by the 60 day mark and explain that we plan to renew/extend while in the country?
1. do we need to arrive at BKK with with printed photos for the 30 day visa on-arrival or not? we have read that yes, we need them, and no, we don't.
What say you - wise travellers?
Many thanks,
v.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A Canadian family seeking advice on the Thai visa process has encountered confusion regarding entry requirements. They need clarity on entering Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption, the possibility of extending their stay in Krabi, and whether they need proof of onward travel or printed photos for the entry. Community responses confirm that they can enter on a 30-day visa exemption, extend it in-country for an additional 30 days, and typically do not need to show proof of onward travel upon arrival. However, it's advised to check with the airline regarding their requirements, as they might ask for such proof before boarding. Additionally, no photos are needed for the entry, only for the extension.
