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Can UK passport holders get a visa on arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand?
Nov 19, 2017
8 years ago
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJust a quick question here guys and girls in the know..
Where can i get a visa on arrival at suvarnabhumi airport ? How much is it ? And what will they require from me?.. i.e return ticket or proof of funds. Im on a UK passport.
Anything else i should know ?
Thanks
Where can i get a visa on arrival at suvarnabhumi airport ? How much is it ? And what will they require from me?.. i.e return ticket or proof of funds. Im on a UK passport.
Anything else i should know ?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
UK citizens cannot obtain a visa on arrival in Thailand. Instead, they receive a 30-day visa exempt entry upon arrival, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at an immigration office for a fee. To stay longer, a proper tourist visa must be obtained beforehand from a Thai consulate.
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Tod *********
okay I can see by the O/P's replies that they know these facts;
-they as a UK citizen do not qualify for ANY visa on arrival because those are sold to people from 21 countries for 2000baht and good for only 15 days.
-they know about the 30 day visa exempt entry they get and the ability to extend it by another 30 days at the immigration office for 1900baht
-they know NOW that if they want any visa for thailand they need to buy it at the thai consulate before washing up here.
I think we've beat this topic to death
-they as a UK citizen do not qualify for ANY visa on arrival because those are sold to people from 21 countries for 2000baht and good for only 15 days.
-they know about the 30 day visa exempt entry they get and the ability to extend it by another 30 days at the immigration office for 1900baht
-they know NOW that if they want any visa for thailand they need to buy it at the thai consulate before washing up here.
I think we've beat this topic to death
David ************
You asked for it.
Glenn ******************
@Paul ******
you dont have to visit the embassy you can do it by registered post. If yo do visit in person it is a two trip job one day fordrop off next for pick up.Ian ***************
If your intended stay is less than 30 days, just go visa exempt for free. Although your airline may ask for proof of onward travel within that time period.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYes.. unless you go to wales consulate and get it in 10 minutes.. one day one quick appointment
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Ian ***************
Visa Exemption (a.k.a. visa free, visa waiver) and Visa on Arrival are mutually exclusive. You get one or the other depending on nationality (see the map) or get a Tourist Visa in advance from Thai embassy / consulate.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYes im fully aware of how to get a visa in the uk... i just thought that i would ask about the visa on arrival as it would make life a little easier... didnt know that it wasnt an option for me.. oh well another embassy trip then.
James **********
How long will you be here?
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI am perfectly aware of the difference between a visa and an visa exempt permision to stay stamp.. thanks anyway.
James **********
@Paul ******
The visa exempt stamp (the thing you thought was a visa on arrival) means you show up, they say welcome for 30 days, and pay nothing. You can extend it an additional 30 days for 1900thb in the Kingdom, but no matter what you will have to get a proper visa outside the country if you want to stay longer.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERNot sure yet. Could be a month could be a year.. so i am aware that i will have to change my visa again later if i choose to stay.
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Phil *******
You could get a single entry tourist visa in the uk. That will give you 60 days in Thailand which you can extend here to get another 30days. Uk passport holders cannot get a visa on arrival, only a 30 day visa exempt stamp at immigration.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI just want to clarify again. That i am aware of visa exempt permission to stay.
What i am enquiring about is a VISA ON ARRIVAL
What i am enquiring about is a VISA ON ARRIVAL
Steven ***********
It would be ideal for me if it was possible. Unfortunately it’s not.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTEROk.. thats the first time ive heard this.. thought it was optional for all countries
Steven ***********
You can’t get a visa on arrival if your from the U.K. As Robert Lagas already said....
You need to go to a Consulate and get a tourist visa BEFORE you fly
You need to go to a Consulate and get a tourist visa BEFORE you fly
Danny **********
It doesn't exist! The 'visa on arrival' is only for countries that cannot enter on visa exempt.
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Danny **********
If you want a tourist visa, get it in the uk before you arrive. Can't get a 60 day tourist visa on arrival.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERSure are.. .. been a struggle for the past 7 years.
Danny **********
@Paul ******
Thailand visas are annoying man! I have to leave the country for a new one. Tourist visas are not given within the country.Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTEROh... really.. any idea why that is..?
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Graham *********
you get 30 days on arrival can extend immigration for 30 days for 1900 bhat
Phil *******
That’s an arrival/ departure form you get given on the plane, nothing to do with a visa, even Thais have to fill one in.
Richard *******
@Phil ******
Nope, since September Thai's no longer have to fill in the TM.6 form.Reply to
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Robert *******
Only listed countries need Visa on Arrival. You wil get the Visa Exempt Entry, good for 30 days. Immigration is allowed to ask for 10K Thb Cash or same amount in other currency, proof of accommodation and flight onward within 30 days, but these question are rarely asked unless full passport with entry and exit stamps of Thailand. You will get the stamp at the Immigration Check point at the Airport.
Anne ********
You are given a visa exempt form to fill in on the plane , don’t need a visa as visa exempt for 30 days
Steve *******
Apply at a any thai consulate for a single entry tourist visa
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERYes.. thats what it appears to be.. sod it... Grrrrrr
Steve *******
Uk citizens dont get visas on arrival.
Paul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI dont want a visa exemp for 30 days.. im enquiring about a visa on arrival.
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