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Has the free 45-day visa to Thailand been discontinued?

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Aug 22, 2023

2 years ago

Stewart **********

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Good afternoon or Good Evening depending on your location.

Am I right in saying that the free 45 day visa has now finished as I’m very confused now?

Thanks for any help.

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TLDR : 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

2 years ago

Martin *********

Yes

2 years ago

Richard *********

ended end of march

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

Henrik *****

Ended

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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.

2 years ago

Martyn ***********

Why confused...? It finished months ago simple.

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

Stewart **********

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

I’m going back 28th Sept until November 4th so better sort a visa out 🤦🏻

2 years ago

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.

2 years ago

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Has Thailand's entry rule reverted back to 30 days for tourists?

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