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How long can I stay in Thailand on a British passport without a visa for a 27-day course?

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June 20, 2023
a year ago
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how long can I stay in Thailand on a British passport without a visa? I want to attend a 27 day course. Thanks
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If you hold a British passport, you can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa. Upon arrival, you will receive a visa exemption stamp valid for 30 days. You can extend your stay by an additional 30 days at a local immigration office, allowing for a total of 60 days in the country. It's essential to apply for the extension before your initial 30 days expire.
Lee *****
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What if I arrive with a return plane ticket for sixty days? Will they object to that because obviously even though I will eventually get the thirty day extension my plane ticket clearly states I will be staying for sixty?
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Neal *********
@Lee ****
 As your first time to Thailand I totally get it. It feels safer and more comfortable to buy a round trip ticket. It's actually quite amusing because when I first ventured out, I did the same thing and guess what? I didn't even end up using the return ticket. Plans change, you meet incredible people, and you discover amazing places that might make you want to extend your stay. So, there's absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing a one-way ticket. Now, regarding your question about the 60-day mark for putting out your plane ticket, it doesn't really matter. Feel free to make your plans without any concerns about that. Theyre going to stamp you for 30.
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Thomas *********
30 day on arrival so you are OK
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John *******
Never been asked once why are you here and right now is my 28th trip to Thailand
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Neal *********
@John ******
 well John I think what you're failing to grasp in your small head is that what we're discussing is a continuous stay as opposed to taking trips with brakes in between so when you have more experience with what's going on and what we're discussing then you can comment until then you can keep your small head out of my comments thanks!
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@Neal ********
 first of all its not your post so don't start telling me what to do I am not your passive bride you lock away in a cupboard and when you have as much experience as I have with visits and living in thailand for 5 years like myself go back ask your mom to read you a bed story and tuck you in you flog
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Neal *********
@John ******
"What's a bed story? What's a flog? In America, we don't use penal colony terms like they do in Australia as normal speech. Firstly, you replied to my comment. Secondly, I had the right to respond because you attacked my advice. Lastly, you should learn some basic English. Also, in general English, when starting with 'first of all,' it is usually followed by 'second' and 'last'. As for the passive bride that I like to lock away, WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??!! Not everyone that visits another country is 70 and there to get married to a 20 year old like you are. Please don't project your sick lifestyle on me.
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Allow me to provide you with additional information. Upon arrival at the airport, you will proceed to the immigration area. At the immigration booth, the officers will inquire about the purpose of your visit. It is advisable to simply state "tourist" without providing unnecessary details. Subsequently, they will grant you a 30-day Visa stamp. On the 29th day, you have the option to renew this stamp at the appropriate immigration office, depending on your location, whether it is Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, or any other chosen place of stay. These designated immigration offices specialize in the renewal of such stamps. It's important to note that if you possess an EVisa or a different type of tourist visa, you would need to follow a different procedure for renewal. In Bangkok, the specific office is located at IT Square Laksi

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Jeremy ********
@Neal ********
 in all the years I have come to Thailand they have never asked me the purpose of my visit…never ever once
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Neal *********
@Jeremy *******
 in fact last time she said "you sure you here for tourism" because I've been in and out so much
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Jeremy ********
@Neal ********
 they never ask me
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Bo *******
@Jeremy *******
 Now no TM 7
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@Bo ******
 it’s been discontinued
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Bo *******
@Jeremy *******
 Yes thats the reason thy ask, was before on TM 7
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@Bo ******
 the tm6 was discontinued fir aye travel the tm7 is the paperwork at immigration
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@Jeremy *******
 lol ask me everytime bro.. must be cause I'm brown...
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Jeremy ********
@Neal ********
 I’m green and they never ask me
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Pom ********
@Neal ********
 hello Neal. I’ve questions for my aunt regarding 30 extension. The aunt will arrive in Thailand with US passport and will stays for 60 days in Nongkhai province. Is the Thia host family required to file TM30 and is it required when she apply for 30 days extension?
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 yes the family do have to file a tm30, that's if your Aunt is going to apply for the 30 day extension

In that case your host family will be best to do the tm30 within the first 24 hours of your Aunts arrival at there house,

If they don't file the tm30 the immigration she will not get the 30 day's + your host family will be fined
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Pom ********
@John *******
 thank you for clarification
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Jeremy ********
30 days on a visa exemption stamp then you can extend it for 30 days at your local immigration office for ฿1,900 giving you 60 days in country
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Michael ********
30 days plus 30 days extension total 60 days but remember day arrive is day 1
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Nigel *********
30 days visa exempt.
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