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Do citizens of the Maldives require a visa to enter Thailand after being in India?
Thailand Visa ExemptionVisa RequirementsMaldives PassportTravel from India to ThailandOnward Travel RequirementVisa on ArrivalAirline Boarding Policies
Oct 2, 2022
4 years ago
Ibrahim *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi i am from Maldives and one of visa exemption country . currently i am in India i booked my ticket to Bkk on 2nd now i am at airport and the airline is asking for my visa to Thailand and i am confused.They refused to issue boarding pass for me cause i have no visa to Thai .they said i have to get visa .i have no idea any one had any idea for this matter .
Thanks in Advance
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A traveler from the Maldives faced confusion at an airport in India when their airline requested proof of a visa for entry into Thailand, despite Maldives being a visa-exempt country. Comments clarified that as a Maldives passport holder, the traveler does not need a visa and suggested showing appropriate documentation from the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the airline staff. After some discussion regarding requirements for airlines and proof of onward travel, the traveler successfully arrived in Bangkok.
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Ibrahim *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for the reply and information.finally i am in BKk now 👍🙏
Edward ******
@Ibrahim ******
welcomeReply to
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Jo **********
airlines should stop doing this . i have seen reports from many especially during Covid of people being denied boarded without the correct information. The airlines should be held accountable and should face criminal prosecution. People lose money, time and often a visit to family.
Ray *******
@Jo *********
the problem is, if the airline flies you to a country and you are denied entry, they have to fly you back at their expenseJo **********
@Ray ******
sometimes yesReply to
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Vesa *****************
For example here in Finland (one of the strongest passports) the embassy informs the flight has to be straight from Finland to Thailand or the ticket has to show the route from Finland. So I guess the airline thinks you mighn't allowed to enter.
Russell *******
What airline ?
Ibrahim *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Russell ******
Air IndiaRussell *******
@Ibrahim ******
thanksReply to
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Russell *******
Ask to speak to a manager ,and show them a the webpage confirming the exempt requirements
VaiAna **********
The airline is messed up then . They shouldn’t have allowed you to book a ticket without a Visa . I’d put the balls in their court and Thailand will issue you a 30 day visa plus 15 days . Their staff need more edu
Wayne *********
@VaiAna *********
visa have nothing to do with airlines thats your own responsibility. No airline asks if you have a visa when you book tickets. Good luck chasing an airline because you don't have a visa.VaiAna **********
@Wayne ********
no worry about me . I’m not a dumb traveler that travel to a foreign country without some researching 😂 . Been on this earth long enough to survive .Wayne *********
@VaiAna *********
no one said you were dumb, but a visa has nothing what so ever to do with airlines. Not upto them to make sure someone has the right visa.Reply to
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Sri ***
What hapoened? Any update
Patrick ********
Makes no sense..
Mark ******
Glad you are sorted...enjoy your trip.
Paul ********
How long your Trip!! Tell them your come for Street Food n Temples
Randy **********
I wonder if they ( I hope not as it would be a completely incompetent worker) but would there be a chance as they are reading the visa exemption rules and they are seeing India is not on the list...however you are just flying from there and it is not your nationality??
Brandon ************
@Randy *********
you don't need a visa to travel to Thailand from India. They qualify to purchase a visa on arrival in Thailand.Randy **********
@Brandon ***********
that I made a mistake and owned itRandy **********
@Brandon ***********
Brandon Thurkettle welI well, I guess that now places me in the position as the incompetent one. (Bowing my head in shame and walking backwards to the door)
And yep....see it now. I apologize to any of the airline front desk staff I may of insulted. I am now wearing my dunce cap.
Stuart *********
@Randy *********
wow. Just wow. Your point is what?Reply to
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Intime ******
No need visa
Johnny *******
Yes Maldives should be able to enter with Visa Exempt
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Brandon ************
Are you sure they are asking you for a visa and not proof of onward travel? Most airlines will not let you board your flight if you can't show proof of a flight out of Thailand and don't have a visa. This is a requirement from Thailand that the airline is enforcing.
Ibrahim *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
i had shown the exit ait ticket from bkk to Cambodia . Exit date is 22 days after entry. less than a month .Reply to
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Brandon ************
You can try showing them this page from the Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs which lists all the visa exempt countries.
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เจสัน ******
@Brandon ***********
45 days VOA since 1st Oct? Hopefully Thai MFA info will be updated and reflect that soon.Brandon ************
Jay Tolputt I doubt they'll update that page since the change to Visa Exempt and Visa on Arrival is temporary.
Also Visa on Arrival is not 45 days, it's 30 days.
Visa exempt is now 45 days.
Also Visa on Arrival is not 45 days, it's 30 days.
Visa exempt is now 45 days.
เจสัน ******
@Brandon ***********
Yes sorry I got that bit mixed up. Thank you for pointing that out for me. 🙏Reply to
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