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Is the visa on arrival still applicable for US citizens in Thailand?
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US citizen… is visa on arrival still a thing?
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US citizens currently do not have the option for a visa on arrival. Instead, they receive a 'visa exemption' stamp, granting them a stay of 60 days upon entry to Thailand. This terminology distinction has led to some confusion, but it's important to note that while a visa on arrival requires application upon landing, the visa exemption allows for a straightforward 60-day entry without needing prior application. Travelers are advised to fill out an official form (TDAC) online before arriving to facilitate the process. Additionally, it may be necessary to show proof of sufficient funds when entering the country.
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Kareem ********************************
Yes don't mind the word games..... but do your dtac before you arrive
Luc ************
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Nickna******
No
Lee-Ann *******
For USA passport holders it's 60 Visa exempt, no visa required for up to 60 days,
Frankie *******
Correct n I m in pattayya now
Tony ******
1 million dollars for Trump gold card 🤣
Bernard ***********
@Tony *****
how would that work if you have to give.up citizenship of one country , that's what makes me think the dual citizenship will.stand
Myles *******
Has it ever been a thing?
Michael *******
The extension process, and the tourist visa in general is extremely unfreindly as compared to the philipines, 2 completely different experiences
Bobby *********
We get visa free travel. Visa exemption. Makes you feel special lol
Moss ********
I just got back 2 hours ago. Fill out your TDAC and get 60 days on US passport.
Johan ***************
@Moss *******
That is not Visa-on-Arrival, that is visa-exempt.Moss ********
@Johan **************
, distinction without a difference.Johan ***************
@Moss *******
There are differences, in particular Visa-on-Arrival is not 60 days. Read up - the Washington embassy has better web pages on this than other embassies.
SereneBu*********
No. A visa on arrival you need to apply for once you land.
Graham ******
SereneBuffalo2568 and pay 2000B
Sopan *********
American asking if it is illegal to enter others country 🤣
Thomas ***********
@Sopan ********
gotta keep out the european and brittish trash
Robert ********
60 day stamp. Make sure have
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baht or equivalent in USD with youJohan ***************
@Robert *******
That is not Visa-on-Arrival.Robert ********
@Johan **************
yes it is.For Thailand's Visa on Arrival (VoA), you need proof of sufficient funds, typically 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family, ideally in cash (Thai Baht or equivalent foreign currency
Johan ***************
@Robert *******
That is still not Visa-on-Arrival. You are probably talking about visa-exempt entry.
MD *******
Visa exempt, on arrival.
Vickey *****
For US passport holders, you can have 60days stay without visa on arrival.
Richard ******
Every country should treat Americans the same way they treat visitors.
Alan **********
@Richard *****
To this point at least the USA treats visitors just fine. So long as you enter the country legally. Come in illegally, and the treatment will be similar to,,,,, some other countries.Richard ******
@Alan *********
Im just suggesting that maybe Americans should have to show 5 years of their social media history, pay a $250 entry fee, and perhaps be detained occasionally for no apparent reason. A bunch of countries that are better than the US, including Thailand, should probably put a complete travel ban on US residents, while labeling the US as a "shithole country".Richard ******
@Alan *********
what here exactly is hyperbole?Alan **********
@Richard *****
Hyperbole such as this is what makes social media, the sewer it isJohan ***************
@Dan ******
Why have you not been kicked out of the group yet?
Cory **********
@Richard *****
have you seen the UK man who was locked in Thailand for overstaying on YouTube? He was able to smuggle a phone in to take videos. It was nightmare conditions. Kinda cruel you want America to do the same, but understand your frustration with the hypocrisy how people respect other countries immigration laws but want open borders for the USA.Richard ******
@Cory *********
Im just suggesting that maybe Americans should have to show 5 years of their social media history, pay a $250 entry fee, and perhaps be detained occasionally for no apparent reason. A bunch of countries that are better than the US, including Thailand, should probably put a complete travel ban on US residents, while labeling the US as a "shithole country".Richard ******
@Cory *********
your reading comprehension = badSounds like you caused most of your own problems, not Thailand
Cory **********
@Richard *****
Even with a $250 refundable fee plus $185 for a 10-year visa, that’s incredibly cheap compared to Thailand.On June 1st I paid $80 for a 90-day Non-O from the Thai embassy (wrong date on the passport), had to repay it—so $160. After three months I had to leave to Laos and re-enter, wasting $300+. Then I just did a family extension for another $60.
All together, for just 7 months in Thailand, I wasted days of my life and over $600 on immigration. Over ten years, Thailand is easily 20–30x more expensive.
Yet Thailand = good and America = bad? 😂
Dan *******
Tell the all people on the internet about your sexual fantasies. It’s called projection. Haha 😂
Chance ********
@Richard *****
we are not all like this.Dan *******
Absolutely. Come in illegally and you’ll be deported. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Rapists , murderers , drugs and human trafficking aren’t tolerated. Thanks for your support. 😝
Rapists , murderers , drugs and human trafficking aren’t tolerated. Thanks for your support. 😝
Richard ******
@Dan ******
sure its not as if you have a rapist and pedophile leading your country
Abdoul *******
@Dan ******
please take this somewhere else. Let’s all try to remain cordial here please. This is a public forum that everyone use and which is very helpful.
Let’s keep it clean.
Young ********
You get 60 days but have to fill out online at TDAC
Robert *****
Yes, when you arrive you will get 60 visa exempt stamp. You can extend another 30 days at immigration (like an over crowded DMV in Hell…..5555). Fill out the new arrival form online to save time. Check the Thai immigration website for the format.
Faron *************
Many people will correct you to get the term perfect . The permission we get to enter The country is in fact a visa exemption for 60 days. It used to be 30. 
Brook ********
@Faron ************
not perfect. Correct.Faron *************
@Brook *******
Has to be correct to be perfect....
Tony **********
No visa on arrival, but you will get a stamp for 60 day stay. It is called a visa exemption, not visa on arrival (terminology).
Pete *******
Not for US citizens….
Russ ***********
OPRead it wrong. All good
Russ ***********
OP@Pete ******
not for US citizens?Activity
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