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Is it true that arriving in Thailand overland only grants a 30-day visa exemption?

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Feb 1, 2025

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I have heard if you arrive in Thailand  overland you only get a visa exemption for 30 days.

Can anyone please confirm this please ?

Many thanks

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Upon entering Thailand overland, UK passport holders are eligible for a 60-day visa exemption, not 30 days as rumored. This policy applies regardless of whether entry is by land, sea, or air.

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ORIGINAL POSTER

This came up in conversation last night and turns out the chap I was talking to was wrong

Many thanks the clarification everyone

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Phil ******

glad you didn't listen to him

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Tod *********

You heard wrong, 🙁

Since July 15th these 90+ countries get in free for 60 days on the visa exempt entry program whether entering by air or land

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Nigel **************

If you have a UK passport u get 60 days if the IO is happy with your travel history.

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Stephen *********

You need to give more information about your passport for an informed answer

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Lloyd ********

@Stephen ********

He worked for British rail, safe to assume he has a British passport.

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Andrew *********

Depends on what passport you have. Most are 60 days atm.

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James ********

NOPE...if you are eligible for Visa Exempt Entry, as you appear to be from the UK, you will be stamped in for 60 days on arrival into Thailand by land, sea or air.

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