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How is the duration of a Tourist Visa on Arrival (VOA) calculated in Thailand?

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Jun 6, 2023
2 years ago
Vic *********
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How does Immigration count the dates for a tourist VOA? If for example, you arrive today 6 June, does the count start tomorrow? Day 1 is 7 June and the last day is 6 July? We need to plan the last day we need to leave. TIA.
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The duration of a Tourist Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Thailand is counted as follows: the day you arrive counts as Day 1, regardless of the time. This means if you arrive on June 6, that day is counted as your first day, and your last day in the country will be July 6. Hence, you need to plan to leave by the end of July 6.
Vic *********
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Thank you all for the answers. I never had to plan so close before.
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Bob **********
The day you arrive is you first day no matter what time it is 11:55 pm 1 day
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Wayne *********
Your from USA? You don't get voa you get visa exempt which is 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days at immigration office if you want more days
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Vic *********
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@Wayne ********
 Not asking for me but thanks for the info.
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Phil ******
@Vic ********
 As soon as the stamp hits your passport thats day 1
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Vic *********
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@Phil *****
 it's amazing how these people love tourism. Just think if every tourist had one more day available to stay. Why, that could add up over time...naahhh...get them out.
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Henrik ****
Both the day of arrival and the day of departure are part of the 30 days (if you are talking visa-exempt).
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Garrett ***********
Day you arrive is 1 day. 12:01am or 11:59pm, counts as 1 day.
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