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Do I need to apply for an ETA before arriving in Thailand as a US passport holder?

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Dec 30, 2024

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Karen *******************

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Coming to Thailand January 6th, US passport holder, do I need to apply for an ETA before I get there?

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No, US passport holders do not need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) before arriving in Thailand. As of now, the ETA requirement has been postponed indefinitely. US travelers can enter Thailand visa-exempt and stay for up to 60 days, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office.

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Mike ***********

What happens after 90 days? Have to do a border run?

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Bullock *********

ENJOY!!!!

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Greta *****

Yes. They need to know your ETA (Estimate Time Arrival) so they can roll the red carpet

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Stuart *********

The need for an ETA has been suspended indefinitely. For a US passport you don’t need a visa for a stay of 60 days or less. 90 days if you get an extension at a local immigration office.

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Andy ********

Maybe

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Willem ****

You can stay up to 90 days visa exempt. 60 days initial stamp at the airport and 30 days extension at a local immigration office.

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Graham ******

If you mean the ETA (not the eVisa) it's been postponed indefinitely

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Karen *******************

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Yes I think that’s what I mean sorry, I’ve been reading that it starts January 1st

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David **********

You get 60 days visa exempt stamp on arrival.

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Dmb *******

Depends how long you are staying, if you even know the answer

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