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Do I need to obtain a visa before traveling to Thailand, and what insurance should I get?
Good day group,I have a question about traveling to Thailand probably in January.
Do I need to get the visa before I go or it is not necessary as they will give me 30 days visa upon arrival? Extendable for 30 more days? Also insurance is mandatory I understand? with one should I get?Please advise thank you so much in advance.
Grazie 🙏
Do I need to get the visa before I go or it is not necessary as they will give me 30 days visa upon arrival? Extendable for 30 more days? Also insurance is mandatory I understand? with one should I get?Please advise thank you so much in advance.
Grazie 🙏
Answer summary
The user inquired about the necessity of obtaining a visa before traveling to Thailand and whether the visa exemption on arrival for 30 days is extendable. They also asked about the mandatory travel insurance and which type to choose. Responses confirmed that a visa exemption can be obtained on arrival, extendable for an additional 30 days, and highlighted the importance of travel insurance with recommendations for specific providers.
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Yes can get visa exemption on arrival and that is extendable by 30 days.
Insurance is likely yes but check what exact requirements are closer to the date.
Insurance is likely yes but check what exact requirements are closer to the date.
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Thank you so much peace.Michael ********
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Insurance requirements changed last week, its doubtful they will change again but better waitMassimo ************
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thank you so much will waitActivity
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