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Is my passport validity sufficient for travel to Thailand if it's less than 6 months when I leave?

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Kandy **********

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Hi everyone, I am looking for some advice. I travel to Thailand on the 21st for 10 days my passport has 6 months and 2 days when I travel but less than 6 months when I leave to return to the UK, anyone know if it will be ok or if I'll need to get it renewed urgently? Thanks

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The individual is inquiring about the sufficiency of their passport validity for a trip to Thailand. They have 6 months and 2 days of validity when entering Thailand, but less than 6 months when departing back to the UK. Comments suggest that while entry may be permitted due to adequate validity at arrival, airlines might have stricter rules, and some recommend renewing the passport to avoid potential issues.

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James ********

James ********

You should be fine to be admitted into Thailand. But your airline may have serious question. Ask your airline NOW.

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Kandy **********

Kandy **********

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Thanks for the advice everyone. Appreciated.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

Should be fine if arriving with more than 6 months and not intending to stay long term (an exiting flight itinerary will help with that) BUT they may question it.

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Paul ********

Paul ********

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Richard *******

Richard *******

Not a problem at all.

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John ********

John ********

You can still enter UK on an expired UK passport

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Ramon ***********************

Ramon ***********************

You are ok to enter if you have a full six months validity from your date of arrival, it's fairly international, l am a retired travel agent

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Steve *********

Steve *********

I will quote from Timatic (the book used by all airlines) ... october 2019 edition.

"Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date"

"British passports must be valid for the period of intended stay"

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Paul ********

Paul ********

@Steve ********

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Charles *********

Charles *********

Don't take any risks, get a new 1

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