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How soon should I apply for a tourist visa to Thailand if I am arriving on December 11th?
Hello, I have a US passport and I’m leaving on Dec 11th to Thailand. How soon should I start applying for a tourist visa?
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If you're planning to travel to Thailand with a US passport on December 11th, it's advisable to start applying for your tourist visa as soon as possible. Comments suggest applying now, as the visa approval can take up to 10 working days and is valid for entry up to 90 days from the issue date. If you plan to stay less than 75 days, you might consider entering visa-exempt for 45 days, which can be extended for an additional 30 days for a fee.
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John *******
Depends how long you want to stay get 45 days visa exempt now and can extend for another 30 days 1900baht
Mike ********
@John ******
or leave the country and come back and get another 45 days daysJohn *******
@Mike *******
yes also an option
Mitchell *******
Less hassle would be to come visa exempt for 45 days, and extend for 30. But if you are dead set on 90 days at a time, then you had better get on that visa now.
Jo **********
@Mitchell ******
that’s right
Daniel ************
6 weeks before
Luis ***********
It took me 10 working days to get my tourist e-visa approval letter. I applied to the Washington embassy. The process was easy and directions were understandable.
Graham ******
It takes days to approve and it's valid for you to enter up to 90 days from issue. If you want to stay more than 75 days then yes, as stated above, apply now if you're sure to be arriving in December. If you want to stay less than 75 days then a visa is no a necessity.
CeCe *****
OP@Graham *****
well my plan is to apply for a tourist visa which will give me 60 days and extend it for another 30 days. Go to Laos and apply for tourist visa 60 days and extend for 30 days. 😀CeCe *****
OPOh what is that?
Graham ******
@CeCe ****
It's valid for 6 months and each entry gets a 60 day stamp. If you time it correctly you can get almost 90 days in Thailand with the extensions.
Brett **********
@CeCe ****
you may wish to consider a multi entry tourist visa instead then
Mark ********
Now
CeCe *****
OP@Mark *******
thanks!
Pétur ***********
Just now. It's valid for 3 months
CeCe *****
OP@Pétur **********
thank you!Activity
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