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Do American citizens need to electronically inform Thai immigration before arriving on a visa exemption?

Dec 23, 2024
5 months ago
Eddie *******
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I have searched, but can not find the answer.

American. I would like the visa exempt, as i have gotten in the past.

I may be confused, but do i need to some how electronically inform Thai immigration that i plan to arrive? I thought i read someplace somethibg more was involved than just showing up.

Can i just fly into bkk as i have years gone by?

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
An American citizen can still travel to Thailand without a visa, as the visa exemption is applicable for stays up to 60 days, subject to approval by immigration officers. Recent discussions indicate confusion about an electronic pre-arrival notification requirement, which was postponed, and the new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is expected to be introduced by mid-2025, but no immediate actions are required for travelers arriving now.
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Rod ***********
USA UK China India and Australia do not need visa.
Baz *********
@Rod **********
93 countries can now enter Thailand on Visa Excemption for 60 days
Paul ********
New ETA Electronic Travel Authorisation is being introduced in early 2025, fully by June 25, but delays have already occurred, dates are bound to change.
Eddie *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Paul *******
this was it. Thanks
Michael **********
You're thinking of that online electronic arrival requirement that was postponed indefinitely....
Eddie *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *********
great. This was it. I did not see it was postponed.

Thx
Michael **********
@Eddie ******
It was originally supposed roll out Dec 1, 2024, then was postponed, then postponed again to June 2025 if I remember correctly
Eddie *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *********
thanks. I arrive dec 31.

I just wanted to be sure it was a seamless arrival.

Cheers.
Phil ******
@Eddie ******
you can enter Thailand on a US Passport and'receive a 60-day Visa Exemption stamp but its up to the IO to approve.
Tom *********
I flew in last week from USA. Visa upon arrival. 60 days. No prep
Phil ******
@Tom ********
if you flew in on a US passport you received no visa but a 60-day Visa Exempt stamp.
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