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How many days in advance should I book my hotel for a 45-day stay in Thailand?
Dec 3, 2025
5 months ago
Andy ******
ORIGINAL POSTERHello
I know immigration may ask the 3 prof, 20k cash return fly and hotel booking
My question is
How many day need to book the hotel?
Return fly after 45 days, im Swiss
I have a hotel booking in pattaya for 30 days already but is just booked via a simple email with answers from hotel because they are not in any booking Plattform and i worry little bit because i coming every year for 45-60 days, last time fly home 31 December 2024
I know immigration may ask the 3 prof, 20k cash return fly and hotel booking
My question is
How many day need to book the hotel?
Return fly after 45 days, im Swiss
I have a hotel booking in pattaya for 30 days already but is just booked via a simple email with answers from hotel because they are not in any booking Plattform and i worry little bit because i coming every year for 45-60 days, last time fly home 31 December 2024
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about the requirements for immigration when entering Thailand, specifically regarding the necessity of hotel bookings and return flights. Comments suggest that a hotel booking for the first few days is typically sufficient, and having documentation like a return flight and proof of funds can help ease concerns when entering the country. For those entering under Visa Exempt Entry, the immigration process is generally straightforward, especially for regular visitors.
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Tod *********
Let's really sort this out so people don't panic
While it's true if you're coming here "free stamp" (60 day visa exempt) thai officers at passport control CAN ask for the "three proofz"
*proof of onward travel within the days you'll stamp in for
*proof of lodging
*proof of funds (which is 20K baht or the equivalent in CASH)
the likelihood of being asked for ANYTHING is slim to none
Unless you're trying to live here on free stamp entries (in which case they'll ask for proof you're going back to your country in 60 days) there is very little chance of being asked anything when you stamp in
Most "real tourists", aren't asked anything when they stamp in.
Coming in free stamp you have a much higher chance of being asked for onward travel by your air carrier rather than by thai officers at passport control
While it's true if you're coming here "free stamp" (60 day visa exempt) thai officers at passport control CAN ask for the "three proofz"
*proof of onward travel within the days you'll stamp in for
*proof of lodging
*proof of funds (which is 20K baht or the equivalent in CASH)
the likelihood of being asked for ANYTHING is slim to none
Unless you're trying to live here on free stamp entries (in which case they'll ask for proof you're going back to your country in 60 days) there is very little chance of being asked anything when you stamp in
Most "real tourists", aren't asked anything when they stamp in.
Coming in free stamp you have a much higher chance of being asked for onward travel by your air carrier rather than by thai officers at passport control
คุณไรอัน ******
Quick tip for peace of mind:
Print (or have on your phone offline):
The Pattaya hotel e-mail
Return flight ticket (day 45 is safe)
Maybe a quick bank screenshot or just carry 20-25k in cash
You’ve been coming every year and never had trouble → this time will be the same. Immigration knows the regular snowbirds 😄
Print (or have on your phone offline):
The Pattaya hotel e-mail
Return flight ticket (day 45 is safe)
Maybe a quick bank screenshot or just carry 20-25k in cash
You’ve been coming every year and never had trouble → this time will be the same. Immigration knows the regular snowbirds 😄
Tod *********
@คุณไรอัน *****
just so you and everyone else is clear IF you're asked for proof of funds you CANNOT show bank balance, the rule is written as 20K baht or the equivalent in CASH
Andy ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@คุณไรอัน *****
kompun khap🙏🏻.. yes all printed already, I'm little bit swiss and do the homework, sometimes to much Swiss 555🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Reply to
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Ant ***********
How many times have you been to Thailand in the last 6 months .
If the answer is none
You may get asked for basic things
- hotel booking
- onward / return flight home
If the answer is none
You may get asked for basic things
- hotel booking
- onward / return flight home
Andy ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ant **********
yes i just worry because the hotel no give me a official reservation but only a simple email answer saying, yes sir we confirm your booking from day x to day ySimon ***************
@Andy *****
dont worry. Just put down where you are stayingJames ********
That's all you need... don't worry. Enjoy your holidays in Thailand
Andy ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
🙏🏻thank you mak, i like do things good and like in the past before i covid i was coming longer and more often you and Tod always gave me the right information and now i feel more ok with my simple email confirmation.. Thank a lot, you guys are the TOP 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Reply to
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Christopher ********
Is return flight necessary or just flight out of Thailand?
James ********
Flight ✈️ out of Thailand if asked by Thai Immigration Officers. In the OP case...he has his return flight ✈️ booked.
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James ********
You're fine... don't worry.
As you are entering Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry, you will be stamped in for 60 days STAMP AND can get an ADDED 30 days extension at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.
As your return flight ✈️ is in 45 days...no need to get the 30 day extension.
Your Booking is fine... usually the address of where you will be staying for the first week or so is okay.
Enjoy your holidays in Thailand.
As you are entering Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry, you will be stamped in for 60 days STAMP AND can get an ADDED 30 days extension at your local Thai Immigration office for 1900 Thai baht.
As your return flight ✈️ is in 45 days...no need to get the 30 day extension.
Your Booking is fine... usually the address of where you will be staying for the first week or so is okay.
Enjoy your holidays in Thailand.
Thomas *********
As long as you have a one night booking and you specify it in the arrival card you fill in prior to arrival, and an exit ticket to anywhere, you are fine.
Andy ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
so just a simple answer in my email from the hotel confirming my booking is ok..? I print the email i attach the hotel visit card and I fill the electronic arrival card with the hotel adress.. No need a booking from a official booking site for maybe 3 night in Bangkok where i no will go..?James ********
Correct 💯.....not a problem. IF you are staying in Bangkok for a few nights .. just have the address and telephone number of the hotel, IF asked. I don't think you will be asked anything. Don't worry 😊
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