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Can UK passport holders enter Thailand for 60-90 days without a visa?
Thailand Visa RulesUK Passport Visa ExemptionE-Visa Application ProcessVisa Extension ProceduresImmigration in Thailand
Oct 25, 2024
2 years ago
Roxanne-Shanelle ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHey, I am wondering if anyone can help, as I am struggling to get a straight forward answer online.
On the 2nd Novemeber we are flying to Bangkok & hoping to stay between 60-90 days.
We hold a UK passport & are currently in Bali but will be flying into Bangkok from Perth.
When we are trying to apply for our E-visas with a UK address it says we need to visit the embassy in London, we are unable to get anywhere with the application when stating we are in Bali & then it is saying we need to get an appointment at the Thai Embassy in Sydney when we say we are coming from Australia..
I have also seen online that UK passport holders can enter Thailand with an "automatic 30 day visa" & can then extend the visa at any embassy in Thailand after.
If that is correct, are we able to get the 30 day visa on arrival when we land as we have a UK passport, or is this option not available to us as we are coming from Australia?
Thanks in advance!
On the 2nd Novemeber we are flying to Bangkok & hoping to stay between 60-90 days.
We hold a UK passport & are currently in Bali but will be flying into Bangkok from Perth.
When we are trying to apply for our E-visas with a UK address it says we need to visit the embassy in London, we are unable to get anywhere with the application when stating we are in Bali & then it is saying we need to get an appointment at the Thai Embassy in Sydney when we say we are coming from Australia..
I have also seen online that UK passport holders can enter Thailand with an "automatic 30 day visa" & can then extend the visa at any embassy in Thailand after.
If that is correct, are we able to get the 30 day visa on arrival when we land as we have a UK passport, or is this option not available to us as we are coming from Australia?
Thanks in advance!
TLDR : Answer Summary
UK passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 60 days as part of a visa exemption policy, regardless of their point of departure, including Australia. Upon arrival, travelers are stamped in for 60 days. If they wish to extend their stay beyond this period, they can visit any local immigration office in Thailand to apply for an extension of 30 days at a cost of 1900 baht. The original inquiry regarding e-visa complications can be resolved by choosing the exemption option instead of pursuing a visa through an embassy.
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Kemal ******
You get 60 days exemption when you enter Thailand with a UK passport. For whatever reason, if you are referred to the Thai embassy in London, you cannot go to the Embassy physically. Everything is done on line now. You register and apply on the Thai Embassy website.
Garry ********
You will get 60 days visa exemptions and when your about 45 days in go to thai immigration and apply for addional 30 days or jump the border into Loas, Myanmar, Cambodia or even Singapore than come straight back and get an addional 60 days on entry again.
Carlos *********
Don't get the visa, come in exempt and get an extension. That will cover your 90 days, cheaper and easier
Janis ********
Your be fine we done the same not any problem at all
Rusni *******
Private car pick up and drop chat me pls
Bent *************
You get 60 days when you arrive, and you canget 30 days more on immigration, costs1900 baht pr person
Russell *********
Some people make there problems so much worse for themselves 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Roxanne-Shanelle ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russell ********
thanks for your help. really appreciate the time & effort it took you to read the post & comment. people like you make the world a better place. all the best 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻Chris *********************
@Russell ********
some people don't knowRussell *********
@Chris ********************
some people need to do proper researchNick *******
@Russell ********
Take your own advice and note the name of the group. Easiest research you can do.Pygo ********
@Russell ********
asking a question here is research...Reply to
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Roxanne-Shanelle ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you everybody for your help, it all makes sense now! Thank you🙏🏼
Frankie *******
Few days before departure to Thailand apply the e visa online n it will tell u length of stay
Lynnette *******
@Frankie ******
no need. UK passport gets exempt entry of 60 days. Free.Reply to
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Jason ******
UK gets 60 days visa exempt ,before this finishes go to immigration office and full out the form for 30 day extension ,1900 bht each gives you 90 days 🙏🏽
Nick *******
Just turn up, you will be stamped in for 60 days then you can go to the local immigration office anout a week before your 60 days is up and extend your stay for a further 30 days.
You’ll need…
Your passport
A passport size photo (take 2 just in case)
2000bht fee
Fill in a form they give you at the office. Make sure you fill in both sides You’ll need all relevant travel info, address of where you’re staying, a contact number (preferably Thai) email address and passport information.
Make sure you fill in ALL the information requested otherwise they’ll send you back to the queue.
If everything is ok, they’ll ask you to go back later in the afternoon to pick up your passport.
Depending on where you are, expect a long wait. some idiots trying to push in and quite a bit of disorganisation from the officials.
You’ll need…
Your passport
A passport size photo (take 2 just in case)
2000bht fee
Fill in a form they give you at the office. Make sure you fill in both sides You’ll need all relevant travel info, address of where you’re staying, a contact number (preferably Thai) email address and passport information.
Make sure you fill in ALL the information requested otherwise they’ll send you back to the queue.
If everything is ok, they’ll ask you to go back later in the afternoon to pick up your passport.
Depending on where you are, expect a long wait. some idiots trying to push in and quite a bit of disorganisation from the officials.
Craig *******
Stop worrying just come. You dont need a visa.
Lynnette *******
UK don't get visa on arrival. They enter with no visa for 60 day stay on visa exempt.
Lynnette *******
On line the UK govt info tells you it's 60 days with no visa. You can extend that by 30 days.
Jan ******************
With UK passports you’re entitled to a 60 days visa exemption and free stamp upon arrival no matter where you enter Thailand from.
Or else you can only apply for e-visa through the embassy/consulate where you currently stay. Indonesia still don’t use the e-visa system so you’ll need to make an appointment in person.
Or else you can only apply for e-visa through the embassy/consulate where you currently stay. Indonesia still don’t use the e-visa system so you’ll need to make an appointment in person.
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