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Do I need to apply for an ETA to travel to Thailand from the UK?

Oct 27, 2024
7 months ago
Anthony *******
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Hi all .I am travelling to Thailand from the uk on the 4th of december.do I need to apply for a ETA.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Currently, travelers from the UK do not need to apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Thailand as it has not been introduced yet. Instead, travelers can expect to receive a 60-day visa upon arrival, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at immigration offices within Thailand.
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Henrik *****
Another victim to RUMOURS, that haven’t been through parlament.

If it ever will be reality, then you can read it on Thai Embassy websites.
Ralph *******
No. They haven’t been introduced yet.
Anthony *******
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@Ralph ******
ok thanks
Dennis **********
You will be given 60 days free visa on arrival. You can extend it another 30 days by going to immigration offices only in the province your staying at.
Mike *******
I also travel on 4th dec and the answer is........not yet
Michael ********
As soon/if required it will be on uk goverment website for travel to Thailand
Graham ******
@Michael *******
The same website which jumped the gun with the 60 days visa exempt entry then corrected it by saying it had been rescinded ;)
Michael ********
@Graham *****
didnt see that. Or any reports of it. Normally quite good and only do when on offical accounts as its a goverment website not a clickbait news website
Stuart *********
The ETA has been postponed. It may happen next year. It may not.
Martyn ***********
No.... 🙄
Brandon ************
No because there currently is no ETA
Anthony *******
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