Do UK citizens get a 30-day visa on arrival in Thailand and can they extend it for another 30 days?

Thailand Visa Visa on Arrival Visa Exempt Entry Visa Extension UK Citizens Immigration Travel Requirements

Dec 3, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey guys! Had to last minute change my flight to Thailand tomorrow (coming from Vietnam). I’m a UK citizen and just wanted to double check - do I get 30 day visa on arrival, and is it possible to pay to extend this for another 30 days at the immigration office? 

Also, I’m presuming I need proof of onward travel - does this need to be within the 30 days or can it be within the 60 (providing the extension is possible). 

Thank you so much 😊

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A UK citizen arriving in Thailand can receive a 30-day visa exemption upon entry. Additionally, it is possible to extend this stay for another 30 days at a Thai Immigration office for a fee of 1900 Thai Baht. It is recommended to have proof of onward travel, which can be for a date within the 60 days following the potential extension.

Ellie *******

Thank you, members

This group is for advice for a Thai visa, not what and how to get onward ticket.

Safe travels to OP.

a year ago

James ********

You will be stamped in for 30 days as Visa Exempt Entry...

AND can get an added 30 days extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.

a year ago

James ********

The onward travel needs to be within the 30 days of your arrival into Thailand. Remember that the day you arrive counts as DAY #1

a year ago

Debbie **********

@James *******

will a bus ticket pre purchased to leave Thailand be sufficient?

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Debbie *********

only your airline can answer that

a year ago

Debbie **********

@Brandon ***********

thank you will double check!

a year ago

James ********

@Debbie *********

Ask your airline

a year ago

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James ********

Emily ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

thank you so much James! Super helpful, appreciate you taking time to reply 🙏🏼

a year ago

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Emily ********

James ********

These are the common found requirements for the 30 days extension of stay at your local Thai Immigration office. Be sure you have a TM30 address registration on file with Thai Immigration.

a year ago

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James ********

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Can I get a visa on arrival for Thailand as a UK citizen and how can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?

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