Answered2 years ago
Is a hotel booking necessary when arriving in Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt?
On a 60 day visa exempt, we will have the funds, onward ticket, but not the hotel booking, will this be a problem?, thanks
Answer summary
The discussion addresses concerns about needing a hotel booking when entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt. Many users report that immigration rarely asks for hotel bookings, though it's suggested to have some form of proof of accommodation, such as a temporary booking or a low-cost reservation that can be canceled. A few advise having sufficient funds and an onward ticket as they are more commonly checked. Overall, while having a booking isn't strictly necessary, it may provide peace of mind.
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Andy *******
Just use booking.com look for hotel with pay on arrival and cancel on the day..no problems
Tom **********
Has the 60 visa exempt now come into play?
Steve ******
OP@Tom *********
yesTom **********
@Steve *****
thank you steve! Is this for Uk? Cos I looked on the website and it didn’t give it as an option! I was planning on doing 90 days this winter- and was wondering about the return flight ticket for the 60 day application- if that’s gone away, 60’day visa exempt and then the 30 day extension- life is easy! 👍🏼Tom **********
@Steve *****
yes ok! Thank you!Steve ******
OP@Tom *********
you dont need to leave just have proof of onward travel.Tom **********
@Steve *****
I mean how many days you need to be out the country- anyway- it seems you can only do it 2ce a year- I think I’m getting my head around it! Thank you very much for your help! Have a good day!Steve ******
OPTom **********
@Steve *****
do you know what the return is on the 60’day?Tom **********
@Steve *****
alternatively- I have return flight booked for day 60 then ‘move’ it to 90 once I have extension! Or- I can literally do the ‘visa run’ on day 60 anyway, and take the kids for a Quick Look somewhere!Steve ******
OP@Tom *********
check in, ive been asked many times of late.Tom **********
@Steve *****
at what point would the airline want to see this? Thank you for your insight!Steve ******
OP@Tom *********
oh yesTom **********
@Steve *****
I could have a flight to Philippines or Malaysia booked for day 60 that I cancel when I get extension on day 45?Steve ******
OP@Tom *********
Yes only problem i can see, is the airlines often want to see an onward ticket out within the visa exempt IE 60 days as extension never promised.
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
Tourism is at an all time low. You’ll be fine👌🏾👌🏾
Todd *********
Joe ******
No problem I go all time get hotel when I get there never been asked
Bob **********
Just book free cancellation on Agoda
Nigel *******
Interestingly I arrived into DMK last night and immigration queue was the quickest I have ever seen!
Not sure if they have been instructed to speed things up since change of regs and could just be coincidence.
Not sure if they have been instructed to speed things up since change of regs and could just be coincidence.
Shane ********
@Nigel ******
did you get 60 days?Todd *********
@Shane *******
everyone (93 countries) gets 60 daysNigel *******
@Shane *******
yes all fine
Dan *******
Just go on Booking and book any hotel with free cancellation and print the reservation pdf. You can cancel the booking after print the pdf
Steve ******
OP@Dan ******
good idea
Mikolai ********
I was never asked for hotel booking either. I think the type of questions depends on the climate in the country. In January a border agent was grilling me for "staying long" (no overstaying, just extending my visa) and I had to convince him to let me in. In April they were giving me a hard time because I didn't have an onward ticket. Three days ago they let me in, no questions asked, and gave me 60 days on the stamp. 🤷♂️
Baz *********
Never been asked about hotel bookings in multiple visits over 20+ years.
Nothing is usually a problem unless they have a reason to look or get suspicious..
If you are just another genuine tourist they won't care..
Nothing is usually a problem unless they have a reason to look or get suspicious..
If you are just another genuine tourist they won't care..
Steve ******
OP@Baz ********
very genuine.
Kieran *******
I've entered multiple times and never been asked.
Lisa ********************
No
Jim ********
Yeh no issues at all
Mike *******
book 1 night at a cheap hotel
Steve ******
OP@Mike ******
is 1 night sufficient thanksMike *******
I came into thai on july 2......nothing booked and no questions asked.....but up to you
Vijay *****
Tell them you plan to stay at xyz..or abc..// have cash or cc to support your statement/ also you can make a temp booking...put in in cart...Agoda.com
Bart **************
No problem
Robert *********
Because many have not had a problem ,is no guarantee that you won't
Have
Have a bus ticket to Cambodia ,Angkor wat ,for less time than your first visa .
It's really not difficult .
The rules are clear
Have
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baht (you should anyway )Have a bus ticket to Cambodia ,Angkor wat ,for less time than your first visa .
It's really not difficult .
The rules are clear
Eric **********
Steve, no problem
Jo **********
In 20 years and 100s of times they never asked me anything. They don’t care
Ling *****
@Jo *********
in 34 years of travelling to Thailand and over 100 trips I have only been asked for proof of accommodation once. Luckily I had the email to prove it.
Nigel **************
@Jo *********
everything has changed these daysTodd *********
@Nigel *************
yes - it’s much easier than ever before. That’s what’s changedSteve ******
OP@Nigel *************
like what?Jo **********
Brandon ************
You're going to arrive in Thailand with nowhere to stay? That seems like a problem if you ask me. But the only time immigration would ever ask is if they're already looking for a reason to deny you entry.
Steve ******
OP@Brandon ***********
I have somewhere to stay but no proof of booking.Brandon ************
@Steve *****
just get an invitation letter
James *********
@Brandon ***********
That's what I've used.Activity
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