i have booked my Return tickets for phuket on 4 to 7 may 25 but my passport is 5 months 28 days left in expiry from date of arrival
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The user has booked a trip to Phuket but is concerned because their passport expires in just under 6 months. The comments indicate that while Thailand may not have a strict 6-month validity requirement for entry, most airlines will not allow boarding if the passport does not have at least 6 months left. Various users recommend renewing the passport as soon as possible to avoid potential boarding issues or complications upon arrival in Thailand.
You need a new passport. You MUST have 6 months on it. The airline will NOT accept less... even a day less. This has always been the rule.
Larry ********
Stop playing checkers and play chess !renew your fucking passportâ idiotâ
Larry ********
I have the answer for you ârenew your passportâđđ
ě **
You can get expedited passport if you go to the US State department near you with a printout of your ticket. Iâve gotten a passport on the same day.
Paul ******
6 months need be on it
Svetlana *******
you must to take new one passport
Neil ********
Get a new passport or an Extention to the current if possible
Peter *******
Just go get a passport instead posting here so simple
Leonard ******
Sorry to say this but bad planning. A new passport is best
Jonathan ******
Not sure what country youâre from but if you do a speedy passport, you overnight to them and they return it to you pretty quick especially if you have travel so send a copy of your reservation and youâll get your passport back right away. Itâll cost you extra but itâs worth it.
Jonathan ******
Stay home
T ****************
Less than 6 months may cause issues
Robert ********
My response to your statement: that doesnât look good.
Wayne ******
Enjoy your time at home
Rob **********
As Brandon said on numerous times in his comments you wonât have a problem entering Thailand as long as you have enough validity on your passport to cover to the duration of your visa or the visa exempt. Where you might have a problem is checking in , so ask your airline what their rules are regarding this. If your airline says no problem, you definitely wonât have any problems entering Thailand with less than 6 months on your passport left.
Simon ******
If direct to Thailand might be ok if you have stop over in another country you are in trouble
Janne ***********
The Thai immigration information clearly states that you are supposed to have 6 months of validity left on your passport from the date of planned return date.
Airlines are supposed to follow the rules of the arrival country. And Thailand does not have 6 month rule. But most airline staff are trained to reflexively look for 6 months due to how many countries do have that rule (every country surrounding Thailand does, for example)
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David *********
Best change your flight to the 1st may then
Lee ***********
It's valid and covers the travel dates, yes recommendations are 6 months validity, you will probably have border control make you aware, that's what happened to me. Remember they don't carry over time anymore, so applying early means you lose 6 months.
Nimal *************
Minimum 6 month validity is a must
Phil ******
6 months remains on your passport to Enter Thailand guess you need to fastback a new one
Even though you will have no issue entering Thailand as it does not have 6 month rule, it's advisable to get a new passport, as many other countries do and some airlines may require it.
Chang ******
All depends on airline you traveling with ,
Vetjst air asia
Japan Air
ANA
All noooo
Tracey ********
Just organise a renewal. Easier then worrying about what could happen.
Trevor **********
You must renew your passport NOW to avoid refusal to board your departure flight. You have plenty of time to do this asap
John ********
Exactly
David **********
You need a new passport. Very foolish to travel with such short time left on it and it could cause issues.
Bent *************
You have time to get a new passport, I hope?
Anthony *******
Renew it mine took just over a week back in November, did it on my phone đą
Yvonne ********
I think I'd just renew it. If you go to a main Post Office, they'll do your photo and check and send it. It costs ÂŁ14 extra to get it all sorted out, but you'll get your passport back in a week or so.
Christopher **********
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Kevin ************
RENEWIT
Andy ***************
You need to renew your passport
Mike ********
Is nt that six months? How many days?
Mel *********
Get your passport replaced before your trip to be safe. I am American and now awaiting my new passport, like tomorrow to be able to leave Thailand and not be refused boarding! Mel
Mary ***********
Usually it is 6months from your return date.
Lee-Ann *******
You need 6 months left on your passport from your return date as we just discovered with my son's booking, he had exactly 6 months from departure date but when he went to do his online check in, it wouldn't allow him to do it, lucky we were able to contact Air Asia and say why did they allow him to book the tickets in the first place if it's meant to be from the return flight date, they then did his check in from there
Yes he is Correct for Thailand! It changes all the time these rules.. But for TODAY 04-09-25 You have to have at least 6 months on your passport when you arrive in Thailand.. I just looked it up on THAILAND EMBASSY SITE! Itâs highlighted in purple sir.
They don't have a good way to keep track of every country's requirements in the world. 6 months is the default as that's the rule most countries in the world use. Every country surrounding Thailand has that rule. Thailand does not.
see i guide you something , if. He has passport with validity of 6 months and 5 days , he can go thailand and stay thailand upto 5 months and can return back india with little validity , it is also acceptable , but under 6 m cannot
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Myles *******
Thanks for letting us know
Ernst *********
I have had friends with just three months left on their passports. They went for a month holiday, no problem.
But it would be regrettable if your situation is deemed differently.
not in the U.K. sorry , departure you have to have 6 months remaining left on et passport , fact , donât even try it . Get a new passport asap
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Barry ********
Gey a new passport.the airline may refuse you on the flight as you don't comply with emigration laws and even if you get on the flight you may not be allowed to enter Thailand.. but you already new that why are yiu trying to enter Thailand illegally ?
the uk government website makes it quite clear as to whatvthe entry requirements are. You don't apply by immigration laws don't be surprised if yiu are not allowed to enter Thailand.
The UK government do not make Thai law which is as Brandon stated above and, as others have posted, they have been admitted with less than 6 months expiry
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Brandon ************
You need to contact your airline. They are the only ones who can tell you if they will let you fly or not.
Thailand does not have a rule about requiring 6 months visa validity to enter. The rule for Thailand is that you must have enough time on your passport to account for the stamp you would receive. If that's a visa exempt entry, then your passport only needs to have 60 days validity at the time you enter, and they will allow it.
BUT most airlines will not let anyone fly if their passport is valid for less than 6 months. So regardless of Thailand's rules, there's a high likelihood that your airline won't take you to Thailand.
(The only 6 month rule Thailand has it that you must have 6 months left on your passport in order to apply for a visa through an embassy)
Daniel *********
Aha, if you are in Thailand, I would book an appointment with the closest US embassy. Even though emergency passports are supposed to be life or death, or urgent travel, I think it really depends on the situation and the person you are dealing with. My guy was like "is there an emergency?" and I responded "umm, my mom is dying?" and he was like "ok, fill these forms out."
Daniel *********
I would recommend ordering an emergency passport. They are good for one year and they can be completed in one day. I don't know if you can get them in the US. I got mine at the US embassy in Albania. the nice thing about emergency passports is that you pay full price for them and if you keep the receipt for it you can get a real passport for free. Essentially you pay for a real passport and the emergency one is just temporary. But be prepared to spend extra time at passport check, because emergency passports are much thinner and lighter, so officers always have to double check them with their manager or whatever.
There is NO 6 month rule to enter Thailand. It has nothing to do with the IO not noticing. The rule for Thailand is you must have enough days on your passport to cover your entry. Visa exempt is 60 days, therefore you would need at least 60 days.
It's a general travel rule in general, but it's not the rule of every country. If you want to avoid issues, follow the rule. But if you get to Thailand they will let you in without it.
arrived on my birthday, the lady officer noticed !and wished me a happy birthday and gave me a small cake !! I couldn't believe how nice that was coming from a customs officer ...only in Thailand
I don't care what OTHER COUNTRIES say about Thailand rules. I'm telling you what the actual Thailand rule is. Whether you believe it or not is up to you. Just don't travel with less than 6 months on your passport and it won't matter.
then why did you say ânot in Thailandâ but now your saying âdonât travel with less than 6 months⌠sounds like your saying yes/no at the same time mate?
I'm telling you if you want to believe what another country says about Thailand, then follow what they say. My original response clearly states what the Thailand rule is. And that the airline still might not take you if they have different rules.
I have been travelling in and out of Thailand (and around the world) for nearly 40 years and the general rule for majority of countries in â6 month minimumâ! ⌠Including Thailand and more so now than ever with the authorities cracking down.
I have known people who have been turned back at immigration in Thailand because of it. Maybe your friends got lucky.
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