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Is the 60-day visa exemption still valid for American tourists in Thailand?

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Dane ******

asked Nov 17, 2024

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hello, is the 60 day free visa on arrival still going for american tourists? i just flew back to usa to get a new passport. if not does anyone know of any expedited visa services that take 2-3 days for acceptance? i receive my new passport back on wednesday, the 20th and my flight is on monday the 25th. any suggestions of what i should do?  any suggestions and information would be greatly appreciated. thank you

Answer summary

Yes, American tourists can still obtain a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival in Thailand. The discussions clarify that the visa exemption means U.S. passport holders enter without a visa for 60 days, as there is no visa on arrival for Americans. Concerns about expedited visa services are addressed, noting that these do not exist, and members advise checking with local resources for any official updates.

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Alfred ***********

Listen to Brandon he's better than any lawyer or agency or concierge service

2 years ago

David **********

Visa exempt, not visa on arrival

2 years ago

Frankie *******

And also for Australian passport holders

2 years ago

Doug ********

Yep. Just turn up.

2 years ago

John **********

Your post implies you have a recent history of living inside Thailand. A new passport won't change that history. Depending how much time you've spent in Thailand you're right to look for a service that will safely see you enter

2 years ago

Somchai ********

Still 60 days, you're good to go

2 years ago

Wayne *********

Did you book your flights quoting old passport number ? If yes make sure you take old and new passport with you to check-in they may ask for it.

2 years ago

Jeffrey ************

Your local RTE website has the answers.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

There's no such thing as 60 day visa on arrival, and Americans do not qualify for Visa on Arrival.

There is still 60 day visa exempt for people with a US passport.

Also there's no such thing as "expedited visa service." The embassy processes visas the same for everyone.

2 years ago

Wylie *******

Its called visa exempt, meaning you enter without a visa. Visa on arrival is only for certain counties and they pay 2000 baht on arrival to get a visa. To answer you question though, yes US citizens still recieve 60 days visa exempt when they arrive. There are no plans for that to change that I am aware of.

2 years ago