Answered3 years ago
Has the free 45-day visa to Thailand been discontinued?
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Am I right in saying that the free 45 day visa has now finished as I’m very confused now?
Thanks for any help.
Am I right in saying that the free 45 day visa has now finished as I’m very confused now?
Thanks for any help.
Answer summary
The free 45-day visa exemption for entry into Thailand has ended and was discontinued on March 31, 2023. Travelers can now enter Thailand with a standard 30-day visa exempt stamp upon arrival. Those looking to stay longer can apply for a 60-day tourist visa, which is extendable by an additional 30 days.
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Frank **********
If you are confused now you will even be more confused when you are here
Martin *********
Yes
Richard *********
ended end of march
Rob **********
The 45 day visa exempt stamp finished many months ago, it has since returned to the original 30 days visa exempt stamp upon arrival in Thailand.
Henrik *****
Ended
Not a big problem though.
Apply for a 60 day touristvisa, at
thaievisa.go.th
Which even can be extented with 30 days.
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2023.Not a big problem though.
Apply for a 60 day touristvisa, at
thaievisa.go.th
Which even can be extented with 30 days.
Martyn ***********
Why confused...? It finished months ago simple.
Brandon ************
It's not a visa. It's arriving without any visa. It's been over for many months. Back to the regular 30 day visa exempt.
Stewart **********
OP@Brandon ***********
I’m going back 28th Sept until November 4th so better sort a visa out 🤦🏻Brandon ************
@Stewart *********
you can apply for a visa before you travel to Thailand or arrive and then apply for a 30 day extension at an immigration office. Personally I'd get the visa first so you don't have to worry about it while you're here.Activity
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