Is a 3-Month Valid Passport Sufficient for a Visa-Exempt Entry to Thailand for Two Weeks?

Visa Exemption Passport Validity Tourist Visa

Jan 27, 2020

5 years ago

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Good morning. My friend - a British citizen wishes to come to Thailand for a couple of weeks. He plans on getting a visa exempt stamp at the airport, however he has only three months validity on his passport. Is this likely to present a problem. I realize that 6 months validity is needed if you  have a visa but I'm not sure of the requirements if you're only coming for two weeks with no visa. Any advise appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A British citizen can typically enter Thailand with a visa-exempt stamp for a two-week visit, even if their passport has only three months of validity. However, airlines may not allow boarding with such a passport due to their policy, as many require at least six months of validity. It's advised that the traveler contacts their airline beforehand to confirm boarding policies. Additionally, while entering Thailand may not pose problems, traveling to neighboring countries may be restricted without a passport that meets the six-month rule.

James ********

Also...his airline will ask for a return ticket. No ticket... Likely not allowed to board plane. So must be within 59 days after arrival as he can extend his visa exempt on arrival 30 days as Tod explained.

5 years ago

James ********

WOW my good friend

@Bob ******

...you did get the Full Royal Welcome as a newbie. 😂😂😂

The advice given

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@nd ***********

gas is spot on...hope your friend enjoys his visit.

Take good care Bob...lets catch up soon😉

5 years ago

Francis ********

@James *******

I agree the group is spot on with their advice

5 years ago

Francis ********

@James *******

I know Bob Davis as well for many years

5 years ago

Bob *******

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Cheers Jim.

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Francis ********

Welcome Bob D to the group I know you know me

5 years ago

Tod *********

Definitely have him contact his air carrier BEFORE he shows up at the airport to check in for the flight to see what their policy is on flying on a passport of less than 6 months validity

5 years ago

Bob *******

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Thanks Tod and everyone for your helpful replies.

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Tod *********

He won't have ANY problem stamping IN to thailand IF his air carrier lets him board the plane. The rule stamping IN to thailand is your passport hast to be valid only for the days you'll be stamped in for to be allowed in.

Keep in mind he won't be able to go to ANY border countries to get a new 30 day stamp or anything because they ALL require 6 months on a passport to even stamp IN to their countries.

He can come here, get stamped in for 30 days, even get a 30 day extension if he wants from the immigration office for 1900baht, but he's stuck in thailand.

5 years ago

James ********

Problem may with his airline. They may not allow boarding with his passport only valid 3 months.

5 years ago

Mikko **********

Almost all airlines use IATA Timatic to check passport validity and other entry requirements. In IATA Timatic the required passport validity for UK citizens to enter Thailand under visa exemption is the duration of intended stay.

5 years ago

Bob *******

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Cheers Jim.

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Robert *******

If it is really a two week visit it would be no problem.

It start to give problems when he change his mind on staying longer.

Best is, get a new passport before travel.

5 years ago

Bob *******

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Thanks Robert.

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