Do UK passport holders need a visa to stay in Thailand for 45 days, and is it easy to apply for a 60-day visa?

Thailand Visa Regulations Visa Exempt Entry UK Passport Holder Visa Requirements 60-Day Visa Application Onward Flight Policy

Dec 15, 2022

2 years ago

Emily *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, UK passport holder. Going to Thailand in 4 weeks. Do I need a visa or can I go there for 45 days without one. If so, do I have to sign forms and stuff when I get to Thailand? do I need to book an onward flight? 

Also, is it easy to apply for a 60 day visa? I’m wondering if this is the better option 

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

UK passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa for up to 45 days under visa-exempt entry. Upon arrival, there are typically no additional forms to sign, but you may need to show proof of an onward flight, as airlines may not allow boarding without it. Applying for a 60-day visa from the UK is straightforward, taking approximately 2-3 days to process.

Nichola **********

We applied for 60 day visa in the UK, very easy process and only took 2-3 days to receive it.

2 years ago

Galen *******

@Nichola *********

it depends on the Embassy. Some embassies need 3 - 4 weeks in high season.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Galen ******

UK is online application ONLY, if you fill out the application correctly you get the approval pretty fast..

2 years ago

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Tod *********

Ana ************************

Many airlines want a return or onward flight if you don't have a visa

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

Yes you can arrive on a 45 day visa exempt entry very easily and that can be extended in country for a further 30 days. As for an onward flight, it is the airline that may refuse to carry you if you do not have a flight out of Thailand within 30 or 45 days , depending on which rules they are following.

Sheen ************

rules keep changing

Steve ********

Rules are the same as they were ten years ago. No change! 🤣🤣

2 years ago

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Steve ********

Chris ******

So . . . a crap shoot, sounds like.

2 years ago

Lloyd ********

@Chris *****

nope :-)

2 years ago

Emily *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Lloyd *******

Thanks so much! I’ll check with the airline and see which rules they’re following before I book.

2 years ago

Stephen ********

@Emily ********

I flew thai airways with a 90 return on a 60 day evisa. Nothing was mentioned.

2 years ago

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Stephen ********

Tamra **********

@Lloyd *******

Thanks for that information.

We were wondering the same thing about our return ticket.

We have one booked. but it is in the time frame of having received the extension.

2 years ago

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Tamra **********

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