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

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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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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 ***********

Rod ***********

USA UK China India and Australia do not need visa.

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Baz *********

Baz *********

@Rod **********

93 countries can now enter Thailand on Visa Excemption for 60 days

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Paul ********

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.

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Eddie *******

Eddie *******

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this was it. Thanks

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Michael **********

Michael **********

You're thinking of that online electronic arrival requirement that was postponed indefinitely....

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Eddie *******

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@Michael *********

great. This was it. I did not see it was postponed.

Thx

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Michael **********

Michael **********

It was originally supposed roll out Dec 1, 2024, then was postponed, then postponed again to June 2025 if I remember correctly

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Eddie *******

Eddie *******

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@Michael *********

thanks. I arrive dec 31.

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

Cheers.

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Phil ******

Phil ******

you can enter Thailand on a US Passport and'receive a 60-day Visa Exemption stamp but its up to the IO to approve.

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Tom *********

Tom *********

I flew in last week from USA. Visa upon arrival. 60 days. No prep

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Phil ******

Phil ******

if you flew in on a US passport you received no visa but a 60-day Visa Exempt stamp.

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