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Can I enter Thailand with less than 6 months validity on my passport if I have an education visa?
Can I enter Thailand if my passport has less than 6 month vallidity?
Now I have education Visa from University valid until June 2023. So if I do re-entry, would that be fine? Thanks in advance.
Now I have education Visa from University valid until June 2023. So if I do re-entry, would that be fine? Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
To enter Thailand, it's generally required to have at least 6 months remaining on your passport. While Thailand's rules indicate that you can apply for a visa with less than 6 months, airlines may not allow you to board your flight if your passport does not meet the 6-month requirement. It's advisable to renew your passport before attempting to travel to avoid any potential issues.
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David *******
No you require more than 6 months validity.
Tara ****
OP@David ******
Thanks for your advice
Nick *********
Renew your passport now
Tara ****
OP@Nick ********
thanks for your advice
Paul *****************
no canot travel Thailand Sure
Tara ****
OP@Paul ****************
thanks for your advice
Brandon ************
The airlines will always be the biggest issue. Almost every country in the world requires you to have 6 months on your passport to enter. Thailand's only rule is you need 6 months to apply for a visa, but you can enter with less time on your passport.
The chances are very high that your airline won't let you board your flight though as they just enforce the 6 months rule for everywhere as it's easiest that way.
The chances are very high that your airline won't let you board your flight though as they just enforce the 6 months rule for everywhere as it's easiest that way.
Tara ****
OP@Brandon ***********
Thanks much for your information.Tara ****
OP@Sam *****
thanks muchLynnette *******
And how long will it take to get new passport. UK is very slow. Other countries may be quicker.
Steve *******
@Lynnette ******
You can fast trak most passport applications in the UK, get it the same day.Stuart *********
@Lynnette ******
Current reports say around 11-12 weeks. It may have gone down a bit as not seen a report for a while now.Lynnette *******
@Stuart ********
yes, a few people here in UK have had long waits but maybe now its winter its less busy.Graham ******
@Stuart ********
not for UK applications, that's from ThailandStuart *********
@Graham *****
I did assume that someone asking in a Thailand visa forum would be referring to applying from Thailand. My bad. I do not have a clue of the time it would take if you apply from Timbuktu.Graham ******
@Lynnette ******
I got my new UK passport within a few weeks of applying about 5 months agoStuart *********
The rule is that you need 6 months left on your passport to enter. Would immigration stop you? Probably not although they could. Will your airline stop you? Probably will.
Tara ****
OP@Stuart ********
Thanks for your answer.Activity
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