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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

a year ago

Kevin ********

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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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Contrary to the initial belief, travelers from the UK and other eligible countries entering Thailand overland can receive a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival, not just 30 days. This rule applies whether entering by land, sea, or air, as long as the traveler meets the necessary criteria.

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Kevin ********

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

Many thanks the clarification everyone

a year ago

Phil ******

@Kevin *******

glad you didn't listen to him

a year ago

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Phil ******

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

a year ago

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

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

a year ago

Stephen *********

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

a year ago

Lloyd ********

@Stephen ********

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

a year ago

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Lloyd ********

Andrew *********

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

a year ago

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.

a year ago

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James ********

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