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Does the day I arrive in Thailand count as part of my 30-day stay?
I’m going Thailand this month for 30 days I land on the 9/9/26 so don’t think that will be a problem as ill probably got 60 day stamp the thing I’m concerned about is I’m going in December for 30 days so is it 29 days in Thailand or a full 30 days
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When arriving in Thailand, the day of arrival is considered Day 1. Therefore, for a stay of 30 days, you'll count that first day as part of your stay. This means if you arrive on December 1st, your 30-day count will include that day, resulting in a full 30 days. Several comments clarify that regardless of your arrival time, your day at immigration counts as the start of your stay.
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Graham ******
It's 29 nights, 30 days
Garrie *********
Arrive
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, your stamp will be *****
. If you arrive late in the day and the extra day matters, just chill airside 😅
Phil ******
30 days now.
Lynnette *******
Phil Beer from midnight in 14th sept so starts 15th
Ant ***********
Arrival on
In December 2026 arriving will get you a Visa Exempt stamp for 30 days
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will get you visa exempt stamp for 60 days In December 2026 arriving will get you a Visa Exempt stamp for 30 days
Thaimer ******
30 calendar days. Quite simple to count
Martyn ***********
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yes to be clear... Day 1 is when you land. Not when you've been there 24 hours... They're coming for 29 days, so can see their point...Thaimer ******
Martyn Rollinson day 1 is when you pass immigration, not when you land.
You can land on 16.09. at 23:00 but pass immigration at 00:15 and your first day would count as 17.09.
Same as for departure flight could be 16.10. at 01:15, but you’ll pass immigration 15.10. at 23:15 and your exit stamp will say 15.10.
You can land on 16.09. at 23:00 but pass immigration at 00:15 and your first day would count as 17.09.
Same as for departure flight could be 16.10. at 01:15, but you’ll pass immigration 15.10. at 23:15 and your exit stamp will say 15.10.
Brandon ************
The day you arrive counts as day 1. That's how you count it.
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