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Is my passport valid for travel when leaving Thailand if it has 6 months and 6 days remaining before expiration?

Fred **********
asked Jul 1, 2025
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Hi all,

I know that when you leave thailand your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. In my case i am leaving thailand on march 8 2026. My passport expires on september 14 2026. So technically my passport is valid for 6 months and 6 days. Do the thai authorities also count that way is my question?
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The user is inquiring whether their passport, which expires 6 days beyond the 6-month requirement when leaving Thailand, is acceptable. Responses indicate that Thailand does not have a specific requirement for passport validity upon departure, emphasizing that as long as the passport is valid, the user should be able to leave. It's noted that any restrictions might stem from the destination country instead.
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John ********
John ********
The restriction will come from where you are going, unless it’s home.
Peter **********
Peter **********
You can leave Thailand as long you have a valid passport
Robert ********
Robert ********
Get a new one before you leave replace all cards and license before coming here
Stephen *********
Stephen *********
@Robert *******
why? It doesn't prevent him from leaving only entering.
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
There is no requirement for passport validity to leave the country.
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