Do I need a visa to travel to Thailand for 30 days as a UK citizen?

Sep 18, 2024
2 months ago
Sorry I'm sure this has been asked many times before. I'm travelling to Thailand on 1st February for 30 days. Do I need a visa please and how do I go about this ??
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If you hold a UK passport, you do not need a visa for a stay of up to 60 days in Thailand, as the country allows visa-free entry for UK nationals. However, it's recommended to verify current entry requirements a few weeks prior to traveling, as rules can change. It's also suggested to stay informed about the potential implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) that might be required in the future.
THAILAND ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA)
Bart **************
That depends on your nationality.
Dawn ******************
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Martin *********
There have been some recent changes to visas to Thailand so double check their website before coming here
Mike ********
No visa required
Frankie ********
You'll possibly need to do eta online in advance of travel. This is expected to be in place from December 24 onwards at earliest
Dawn ******************
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@Frankie *******
what does that entail please ??
Brandon ************
@Dawn *****************
no one knows. It's still a proposal. Don't worry about it for now. It will only be a pilot program for the first 6 months if it even happens.
Regken *********
If you guys from outside the country yes you need visa. Unless the country your from saying that you don't need visa on that country that your going then yes.
Paul *******
No
AJ ****
You need to clearer in your post for accurate replies like where your passport is from ?
Paul ***************
Be aware that there's not many places that you can buy HP sauce!
Dawn ******************
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@Paul **************
if ur still there in Feb I bring u some lol
Paul ***************
@Dawn *****************
awww thanks Dawn 😍😍😍
Dawn ******************
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Gary *********
No visa needed from the UK
T ****************
You do not. 60 days without a visa is now the norm, (for most countries). A 30 day border run is also possible, meaning 90 days without a visa is possible.
Graham ******
@T ***************
A border bounce gets a new Visa Exempt entry stamp of 60 days. 90 days is possible by getting a 30 day extension on the initial 60 day entry stamp.
Bonnie *********
The first thing you do before planning a trip to any country is visit the (Country) Embassy Website for your country. This is the most basic, fundamental thing you can do.

Should you be traveling if you can't figure that out?
Robin *******
@Bonnie ********
calm down he's probably over thinking things
Dawn ******************
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@Bonnie ********
also something to be mindful of for future reference. I recently lost my husband and this will be my first time doing long haul on my own. I am goin to Thailand after an extremely stressful 4 years and staying at a beautiful wellness retreat. To mentally and emotionally recover. This is my first post and thanks to people like yourself I honestly don't think this website is for me as I personally prefer kindness. But hey each to their own. Have a fabulous day x
Joseph ****
@Dawn *****************
Ignore the peanut brains trying to give you grief over a legitimate question. They look for people to put down and don't even pay attention to the name of this group.πŸ™„

As others have said, you will be fine without a visa as you're a UK passport holder. Now, as Ronald Tan mentions above, Thailand looks to be implementing an electronic travel authorization requirement which isn't as intimidating as it sounds, but it is an extra step you need to know about. We don't know the details yet, but you will have to go to a Thai government website and fill out an online form in advance. Will probably not be too time consuming or onerous. The US already has it for her visitiors and the UK will have one, too soon. Just something that comes with the times. But keep an eye out for this so you know by when to go online and submit it.

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Dawn ******************
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@Bonnie ********
really thank u so much for this insight
Marky *******
No.. u get 60 days on arrival.. I did this 3 weeks ago
Barry ***********
Doesn’t anyone google this easy stuff anymoreπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‡πŸ˜‡
Tim *********
Personally I'd only trust the Thai Embassy website for my country, if I needed to know something my holiday depends on
Graham ******
@Tim ********
Thai Embassies come under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and issue Visas. Thai Immigration come under the Ministry of the Interior and manage entries to Thailand, internal Visas and Extensions of Stay. There is very little communication between the two and they often contradict each other when one tries to communicate about something that is the responsibility of the other.
Tim *********
@Graham *****
I realise this Graham. But the OPs question was well within the scope of an embassy to answer
Peter **********
depends where you come from
Pam *********
60 days on arrival now
Gregory ********
No
Scott *********
Google is your friend
Greg ********
@Scott ********
aren't google searches expensive nowdays?
AJ ****
@Greg *******
if that’s the case why are you in this group pleg
Scott *********
Ronald *****
I guess Thailand will be implementing ETA application for visa exempt countries soon...check for updates
Ray *********
@Ronald ****
I read on Thaiger that they are trailing it from December 2024 for about 6 months. After that who knows.
Darren **********
NO!!!
Tim *********
whats wrong with these people....??just have a good slap!!...
Marky *******
@Tim ********
maybe no google in the OP country πŸ€” lol
Braulio *********
asked many times
Dawn ******************
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@Braulio ********
I appreciate that thank u as I said in my post.
Bonnie *********
@Dawn *****************
You can also use the magnifying glass (search feature) at the top of any facebook page, or (shock, I know) visit the embassy website for official information.
Dawn ******************
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Ok will do. If anything changes before where do I need to apply for a visa online please ??
Gary *******************
@Dawn *****************
no changes . You have 60 days
Ann ************
@Dawn *****************
just go … you dont need a visa at all. Thailand is a non stress country … stop stressing
Dawn ******************
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@Ann ***********
wish I could bloody Menopausal anxiety x
Ann ************
@Dawn *****************
i moved to patong with just that …. You can do it
Todd *********
@Dawn *****************
you won't need to. There will be no changes
Brandon ************
@Dawn *****************
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Pete ********
You have a free 60 days at the moment ... no visa required .
Henrik *****
Be aware that visa rules can be changed with short notice, so check up again 2-4 weeks before departure.
Michael *******
@Henrik ****
not from Uk it doesn’t
Gary *******************
@Henrik ****
not true
Ian ********
@Henrik ****
it takes years for changes to come in like the new 60 days . Nothing happens quickly in thailand
Henrik *****
You must have a very short memory, not going back 3 months.
Dawn ******************
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So I'm coming from UK. So I don't need a visa. Sorry it's my first long haul extended trip and just want to be certain I've done everything I need to x
Ralph *******
@Dawn *****************
If you hold a British passport then you don’t need a visa. You will get a 60 day visa exemption at immigration on arrival. There are other requirements but they are rarely checked. 20,000 baht funds, accommodation, ticket out of the country within the exemption period.
Brandon ************
If your passport is from a visa exempt country, you will receive a 60 day entry stamp if you arrive without a visa.
Benny ***********
@Brandon ***********
What kind of ticket??

Out before 60 days??

And must change ticket??? If want 30 more days?
Benny ***********
Thanks, I doπŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ
Benny ***********
Its not the Im Officer in Suv ho ask????
Brandon ************
@Benny **********
they will only ask you at the airport if they already want to deny entry to you and are looking for a reason. It's the airline that usually asks, not immigration.
Benny ***********
@Brandon ***********
Ok πŸ‘πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ™πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­
Brandon ************
@Benny **********
Ask your airline. They are the ones who might ask you for a ticket. If they want one they can tell you what will qualify.
Randy ********
@Brandon ***********
and then a few days before the 60 days is up, we can file for a 30-day extension?
Brandon ************
@Randy *******
depends on where you are. At larger offices like Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and some others you can apply when you have 45 days or less left. At most other offices you can apply when you have 30 days or less left. But at Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pattaya you can only apply during your final week.
Randy ********
@Brandon ***********
can I send you a private message?
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