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Do U.S. citizens need to pay for a visa to visit Thailand for 60 days?

Visa Rules Tourist Visa Visa Exemption U.S. Citizens Thailand Travel E-Visa Visa Upon Arrival

Sep 21, 2024

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I am sure this has already been answered but I searched and can’t seem to find an answer.

As a U.S. citizen visiting Thailand, do we have to pay for a visa? To get the 60 days, we have to pay for a tourist visa? If so, where exactly do we pay for it? Can we get in on arrival? Or should we get an e visa?

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U.S. citizens visiting Thailand do not need to pay for a visa as they receive a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival. It is not a visa but a free entry stamp, and no payment is required at the airport. A return or onward ticket is necessary, and there is no need to obtain a visa in advance or apply for an e-visa for this duration.

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Ralph *******

Yes. This question is asked about 10 times a day!

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Kandy ********

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Great! And you took time to engage, makes it easier for people to see this question, even more! 😆

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Bart **************

Strange if you cannot find an answer, it should almost be harder to find places where this isn't written than where it is.

But yeah, your conclusion is wrong. You do not pay to get 60 days visa exemption.

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@Bart *************

Exactly why I asked! Thank you for taking the time to answer :)

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Sangho *****

Don't need to pay any money for 60 days travel entry to Thailand just need passport and return or on going ticket to other country within 60 days or 90 days no visa need to enter Thailand for usa citizens

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Thank you! I appreciate the response!

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Tony **********

Your search skills need a little help. Try googling: us citizen visiting thailand

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@Tony *********

Thanks! 😆

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Vinnie ********

you're fine. As long as you have an onward ticket, just show up! I've been to Thailand 3x in the past 2 years!

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@Vinnie *******

Awesome, thank you Vinnie for the response!

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Lynnette *******

The info us everywhere at the moment. Exempt entry (a no visa entry) is 60 days for USA passport. You can't buy a visa at the airport.

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@Lynnette ******

Okay got it, so I’m good for 60 days without a visa?

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Lynnette *******

enjoy your holiday. 😊

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@Lynnette ******

you have the patience of a saint

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Kandy ********

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Yes, she’s very kind to help! ☺️

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Lynnette *******

yes. Happy days!! And you can extend for extra 30 days too.

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Jan ******************

You get a 60 days free stamp upon arrival. Not a visa but a free visa exemption

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@Jan *****************

Oh okay, so I don’t have to do anything before or upon arrival? I only plan on staying for the 60 days, maybe less.

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Jan ******************

If you have an onward ticket or a return ticket within 60 days, you can just bring your passport and come.😉

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@Jan *****************

Yes we do have an onward ticket! Thank you for the information!

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