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Can I get a visa on arrival in Thailand if my tourist visa does not arrive?
If my tourist visa for 60 days does not arrive can I get a visa on arrival
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The discussion revolves around the options available for entering Thailand if a tourist visa is not received on time. Participants mention that if a tourist visa is delayed, visitors may still enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, provided their passport country qualifies. There are also mentions of the visa on arrival, which is typically only granted for 15 days and cannot be extended. It's crucial to check if your country is eligible for visa exemption and to have proof of onward travel, as airlines may require this before boarding.
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Walter *********
Ik heb een ticket gekocht in maart toen het visum vrij was voor 60 dagen , vertrek op 27 november nu is het terug gebracht naar 30 dagen maar mijn retour ticket is na 34 dagen pas dus wat nu ? Ik ben er dus 4 dagen er over heen en ik heb geen visum , wat moet ik doen ?? Nu een visum aangevraagd voor 60 dagen maar als ik wil betalen krijg ik steeds in pending ??? In behandeling .
Kay ********
Visa on Arrival and Visa Exempt are two different things. Exemption is good for 30 days now (used to be 60). Is your country on the Visa exempt list? When you arrive they stamp your passport for the date you have to either leave by or get a 30 day extension. EDIT: WE have never done Visa on Arrival, but I just read it is only for 15 days and can't be extended!!!
JJ ********
No
Kate *******
Be cool if you at least told us what passport you have for a start!
Ian *********
Wow that's seriously expensive
Ian *********
Mine took 3 was to arrive and yes just get 30 days on arrival and extend it
Kevin *********
Assuming you sent your passport to the Thai Consulate, it’d be hard to travel without it.FYI, once you enter the kingdom VOA, you can get a 30 day extension, but no more.If you apply for and are granted the 60 day Visa, you can get a 30 day extension which gives you a total of 90 days.Immigration is tightening, you will get only one extension for either visa scheme.
Jared ********
I’m wondering the same thing. It’s been 3
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weeks and I fly in 2 weeks. My backup plan is to get the 30 days on arrival and a 30 day extension. I’m curious if the visa is approved after I get to Thailand can I use it at all at any point?
Los *******
immigration only gives 7 days extantion, not 30 like before
David ******
Los Cabos No they dont they give 30 days if you manage to extend after the initial 30 day extention then you will only get 7 days further stay.
Greg ***********
Los Cabos NOT true! He will probably get a 7-days extension, but that's on top of a second (!) visa-exempt entry 30 days, and then that's what's to it (depending on his recent 12-months stamp history, and he needs some time outside of Thailand in between) 30+30+30+7 = 97 days
Captivatin**********
Depends which country Check the emigration site and chat
Greg ***********
As a British citizen, you will get stamped in for a 30-days stay permit when you enter without a visa. However, there is the risk that the airline might not let you board the flight, because many airlines want to see an onward travel proof out of Thailand within the first 30 days of a visa-exempt entry. You need to communicate this with the airline before you intend to fly without a visa
Carlos *********
You may qualify for visa exempt, depending on what passport you possess
John *********
Some people just shouldn’t come to Thailand 🤦🏻♀️
Elías ********
It depends on your country
Doug ********
Thanks for your input. I did select a multiple entry visa so that explains it. Tks
Steve *********
You have been ripped off ...if what you say is true ..😮
鹰**
There is a risk that the airline might not even let you board the flight.
Peter *******
Yes 30 days visa exemption make sure you have ticket out of Thailand on or before expiration. Allow at least 14 days excluding weekends and Thai and UK public holidays for TR 60 Days single entry visa provided your documentation found in order
Johnny ****
depend your nationality, some get Visa on arrival 15 days and pay 2000 baht, but some get visa exemption, and other need to seek a visa
Johnny ****
depend your nationality, some get Visa on arrival 15 days and pay 2000 baht, but some get visa exemption, and other need to seek a visa
Dennis *********
No, only visa exemption
Dennis *********
No, only visa exemption
Steven ********
Dennis Hultman
You read thru the comments and still couldn’t stop yourself typing that out?
You read thru the comments and still couldn’t stop yourself typing that out?
Barry ******
At that price it must be a METV ??
Barry ******
At that price it must be a METV ??
Betty *********
When did you apply, what date do you fly and how long will you stay ???
Betty *********
When did you apply, what date do you fly and how long will you stay ???
Betty *********
Michael, not a visa on arrival, a VISA Exempt. It will hive you 30 days and if needed you can ask for an Extension at your nearest immigration office with your passeport, a photo copie of it, a photo, proof of address in thailand.(hotel etc) 1900 Baht Cash, and a form to fill in.
Betty *********
Michael, not a visa on arrival, a VISA Exempt. It will hive you 30 days and if needed you can ask for an Extension at your nearest immigration office with your passeport, a photo copie of it, a photo, proof of address in thailand.(hotel etc) 1900 Baht Cash, and a form to fill in.
Paddy ********
Another one that asks a bloody question without giving needed details like where they’re from. It beggars belief. Thick as 🐷 💩
Beverly ***********
Yes you can get it when you get to the airport there and it’s free. But, you can save time by applying less than 30 days before arrival.
Barbara ******
Only if staying under 30 days otherwise you will need proof you are leaving Thailand before then or most airlines will not let you fly.
Tod *********
your profile seems to show you're a brit
So if your 60 day tourist visa doesn't get approved before you fly here you COULD indeed get in 'free stamp' on the 30 day visa exempt entry program.
So if your 60 day tourist visa doesn't get approved before you fly here you COULD indeed get in 'free stamp' on the 30 day visa exempt entry program.
George ************
@Tod ********
They checked me when leaving Australia for the  extra day .I am staying 31 days.
And in Thailand they ask me for my visa for that extra day .
Luckily I had it after waiting 5 weeks for it in Australia.
So people should get that visa for extra stay before they leave their countries.
Doug ********
I just paid $325.00 fir a 60 day visa from the Vancouver Thai Consulate. EVisa. Waiting for reply.
Graham ******
Doug Drader Did you apply for the 6 month multi-entry tourist visa, sounds like it?
Steven ********
Doug Drader crazy it’s 40$ usually
鹰**
Doug Drader The visa will probably never arrive. It is a scam.
Paul *******
鹰单飞 - If he was on the correct Thai government site (which it seems he was) it clearly isn’t a scam ……… he simply applied for the wrong Visa , he’s applied for a multiple entry instead of the single entry !!!
Armand *********
Doug Drader I think it's not OK.
I have payed only 40€ for E-Tourist Visa 60 day in the Thai Ambassy in Brussels in Belgium!
Why you have to pay 325$
I have payed only 40€ for E-Tourist Visa 60 day in the Thai Ambassy in Brussels in Belgium!
Why you have to pay 325$
Mcj *********
Doug Drader we paid 65.00 ea for our visa from Montreal
Beverly ***********
Doug Drader you were definitely robbed it’s free!
Tod *********
@Beverly **********
you're confused :O They were applying for a real tourist visa from a thai consulate in their country before they came here. <- a tourist visa gets you stamped in for 60 days when you arrive not the 30 days that free stamp gets you in for now
The just mistakenly selected 6 month multi-entry tourist visa and that costs 325 CAD where as a single entry tourist visa costs 65 CAD
Paul *******
Beverly Ann Byrd - The TDAC is nothing to do Visa’s or Visa Exemptions , it’s just an entry declaration card !!!
Beverly ***********
@Tod ********
oh I see. I was just there in June from the US for 30 days and I didn’t have to pay for the TDAC.
Stephane *******
Doug Drader it’s 65$ cad
Tod *********
@Doug *******
I think you selected the WRONG choice on the tourist visa category. You selected a 6 month Multiple Entry Tourist visa not the single entry tourist visa The visa you selected lets you have unlimited entry to thailand for the 6 months the visa is valid for with every entry being for 60 days
The 6 month METV is 325 the single entry tourist visa is just 65
You selected the wrong choice
See on this graphic how you can select single or multiple entry
Doug ********
I had s totally different screen from thr Vancouver consulate. I filled it out on Thursday.
Doug ********
@Tod ********
ahh tks. That clears it up. I did select multiple entry. Hop over to laos or vietnam. Thanks !Tod *********
@Doug *******
that is the information about a Tourist visa on the landing page of the eVisa website THIS is the page you see when you start the visa process
as you can see YOU have the choice to select a multiple entry or single entry
A single entry tourist visa is valid for 90 days from the date they issue it and it allows you ONE 60 day entry during that time
A multiple entry tourist visa is valid for 6 months from the date they issue it and it allows you unlimited entries of 60 days each during that time
IF you paid 325 CAD for the visa you selected the multi-entry choice NOT the 65 CAD single entry
Luc ************
Doug Drader you got scammed! You can only apply for a visa via
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Kevin ******
Doug Drader really? Ottawa charges $65. A six month METV and one year Non-OA is $325.
Ling *****
Doug Drader Australia cost is $60 from Sydney Thai Consulate. Are you sure you didn't get the multiple entry one?
Doug ********
Ling Gah yup i did apply for multiple entry. Tks
Dave **********
Doug ,,, who did you pay ?? Did you use the right visa page that seems high for 60 days !!!
Keith *******
Doug Drader why I paid 30 UK pounds. Did you buy a multiple entry?
Paul *******
Doug Drader - You were robbed it’s £30.00 in the UK , I think that’s about 57 Canadian Dollars 🤷♂️, did you use an agent ?
Kate *********
Paul Hogan same fees in NZ $ for nz passport holders. Thai govt hates us.
Line ***********
Paul Hogan I paid 65$ on Friday
Barry ******
Hard to say not knowing your home country but like 60 countries get 30 days exempt from Visa (no visa) on arrival and can extend at immigration office to add 30 more days, I did it twice before when wanting to stay longer than 30 days.
B**
Barry Wood
America
America
Barry ******
Bob Americans get 30 day visa exempt on arrival, can be extended 30 days at immigration office. Easier option in my opinion for over 30 is get 60 day E-Visa ahead of trip.
James ********
Barry Wood wise advice ✅
Bob ******
Barry Wood I believe it is only 60 countries - it was 90 for the 60 day exemption.
Kim *********
Bob Wolf no - visa on arrival was 31 countries and much less now and costs 2000 baht. Visa exempt is 60.
David ******
Kim Nielsen 30 days not 60
Graham ******
Kim Nielsen visa exempt entry has reverted to 30 days ;)
Proficient**********
Yes you can
Gary ******
This is a huge problem with Thailand, they scrap 60 day Visa free exemption , force you to pay for a tourist Visa , take your money, and then don’t deliver in time , just go to Vietnam, they want tourists, Thailand does not
Gerry ********
Gary Free you do realise us Aussies need to get a tourist visa to visit Vietnam, right?
Thailand is easier for tourists.
Thailand is easier for tourists.
jam9****
Gary Free Thailand 100X better tho. That's why so many come here.
Mike ************
Gary Free
Nobody force you to get a tourist visa.
Nobody force you to get a tourist visa.
Wojtek *******
Gary Free Gary move out 😂 chill mate ;) you don’t need to pay for anything, you still got 30 days plus 30 days, exactly how was before !
Ronny *********
Gary Free There is no problem, all is back as before Covid , You can still be 60 days in Thailand on visa exempt by entering for 30 days and extend it for another 30 days in the local immigration office. Been in both countries Vietnam offers less
Steven ********
Ronny Liekens
Don’t advise anyone to enter with no visa. Immigration officers are falling over themselves to send people back from whence they came.
I had the idea that it might actually better the flying into Cambodia or Lao if you didn’t have a Visa and enter across a land border where immigration officers were a bit more chill, and get an extension local in Thailand.
My last stay was on a multiple entry TV. There’s a lot of hoops to jump paying for hotels and flights upfront all of which I cancelled. What an absolute Faff. I had to prove everything before they would give me the Visa while at the same time they were letting tourist in 60 days Visa exempt with nothing to prove. I was paying for flights and hotels upfront and they still wanted lots of other paperwork before they would let me have the METV 
Don’t advise anyone to enter with no visa. Immigration officers are falling over themselves to send people back from whence they came.
I had the idea that it might actually better the flying into Cambodia or Lao if you didn’t have a Visa and enter across a land border where immigration officers were a bit more chill, and get an extension local in Thailand.
My last stay was on a multiple entry TV. There’s a lot of hoops to jump paying for hotels and flights upfront all of which I cancelled. What an absolute Faff. I had to prove everything before they would give me the Visa while at the same time they were letting tourist in 60 days Visa exempt with nothing to prove. I was paying for flights and hotels upfront and they still wanted lots of other paperwork before they would let me have the METV 
Ronny *********
Steven Hoxton I always enter on Visa exemption , it 's the least trouble if you do no want to stay longer than 60 days and if your passport is applicable I had never a problem in 20 times and now it will even be faster because you can enter the e-gates with visa exempt ( if your passport already passed ones and they got your bio date) Those with visa may stand in the row of the manual gates 😄
Yvonne **********
Gary Free are you in Vietnam now?
Darren *********
yes, a 30-day visa
Elías ********
@Darren ********
no visaGreg ***********
@Darren ********
there is nothing such as a 30-days visa
Phil ******
@Darren ********
its 30-day visa exempt you are stamped in with. Ie no visaB**
I have already booked flight and condo for two months and now it's 30 days Visa free you know, when something like this happened, you should be exempt from the 30 days without having to refile. Again you try. Thailand always changed every time they wake up.
Oh and I am an American
Oh and I am an American
Greg ***********
Bob "Thailand always changed every time they wake up" . . . . . . . .the planned change from 60 days back to 30 days got announced in May 2026. You had 4 months to get adjusted
Barbara ******
Bob same here but rather than have ata trimwe have pp,ied for a visa and if not here in time will book flights to KL and back and just use e0 day free.
Brandon ************
@B**
you buying a plane ticket has nothing to do with Thailand. You didn't make a contract with the Thai government. You don't get any special treatment. It was clearly announced that the increase to 60 days was TEMPORARY, and that it would go back to the 30 days it has been for decades. They don't change things nearly as much as you're exaggerating.
B**
@Brandon ***********
I have been to Thailand many times and have an addressBut I haven't been back since 2024 due to real estate
Mike ************
Bob just pay for extra 30 days
Farang_A*********
Bob I believe the problem you may have is you will only get a 30 day visa exemption on arrival but you flight is booked for 60 days. You need to be able to show onward travel before that visa exemption runs out. The fact that you can extend it to 60 days does NOT exclude you from having to show onward travel within 30 days of arriving. Chances of being asked at immigration are small but the airline will have both your outward and return flight details. So maybe you will have to have a ticket to Vietnam after 30 days then return to Thailand with another 30 day exemption.
Terry ********
Bob bahts 1800 at immigration and you can get 30 days extension
James ********
@Terry *******
its 1,900 Thai baht.
Rud **********
30 excemption
Elías ********
@Rud *********
depends on citizenshipGreg ***********
@Rud *********
spell again: e-x-e-m-p-t-i-o-nSteven ********
@Rud *********
You should give more advice about VisasBrandon ************
I doubt you qualify for visa on arrival, which is where you apply for and pay for a visa at the airport. Only passport holders of Azerbaijan, Serbia, and Belarus currently qualify for visa on arrival.
You likely qualify for visa exempt, which isn't any visa at all. It means you are exempt from needing a visa. If you arrive without a visa and your passport qualifies, you can enter on a 30 day visa exempt stamp.
You likely qualify for visa exempt, which isn't any visa at all. It means you are exempt from needing a visa. If you arrive without a visa and your passport qualifies, you can enter on a 30 day visa exempt stamp.
Henrik ****
@Brandon ***********
, I guess you were totally confused about what he meant?Paddy Carson
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