Is an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) mandatory for travel to Thailand in January 2025?

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Dec 23, 2024

5 days ago

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Is it mandatory that we have an ETA will be traveling in January 2025? Thank You

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The question regarding the necessity of an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for travel to Thailand in January 2025 remains uncertain. While discussions about implementing an ETA and a associated tourist tax have occurred, as of now, it is not officially in place. Various comments indicate that the ETA proposal has been postponed indefinitely, with no clear timeline on its introduction. Therefore, travelers should not expect to require an ETA for their upcoming travel but should stay updated on any developments.

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Andre ***********

Yes and No but

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. Hope that cleared everything

4 days ago

Asokā **********

Is there an asmin for this grouo - this question could go in the pinned posts - files - so that it doesnt get asked everyday second day

4 days ago

Dennis **********

No its not even a thing yet

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Michael *******

Nothing yet, but only a matter of time many countries have introduced this year, and B300 tourist tax is dependent on it that’s a massive carrot.

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Andy ************

It will be voted on in Parliament in January as the government is proposing to include the 300 baht tourist tax as part of the online ETA application process, so I wouldn't be expecting it to be introduced until February at the earliest

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Matthew *********

i read today that pushing possibly later first quarter 2025. i had to fly back to usa for emergency and now i am ready to fly back and i knew they hoping orignal first of the year . it was making me nervous because i want to fly back on 28th of dec. looks like it delayed once again

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J ******************

The question gets asked nearly every day for past few months

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Xjwhudkwhry ********

@J *****************

most of the questions get asked every day, sometimes few times lol. People seem to think that google is broken...

4 days ago

J ******************

@Xjwhudkwhry *******

agree incapable of doing even a little independent investigation

4 days ago