Answered10 months ago
Is there a fast track lane for pre-arranged visa holders at Thai immigration?
Hi all been seeing pics on Internet about big ques at immigration .. if you enter thiland on a pre arranged visa is there a special lane to get in or is there a fast track lane you can use even if you have to pay tia 😊
Answer summary
When entering Thailand on a pre-arranged visa, there isn't a dedicated fast track lane specifically for it unless it's a special visa. However, travelers can purchase fast track access at some airports like Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang. There are expedited lanes for business and first class passengers, as well as for seniors, families with children, and individuals with disabilities. Overall, experiences may vary based on airport traffic and the specific time of arrival.
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Tony **********
If you're over 70, you can use the premier lanes for free
Ian **********
A couple of weeks ago, I arrived at 11.30pm from Hong Kong, and the place was empty. IOs sat there bored. The priority lane was busier
Nongnuch ********
come walking on two crutches and they will allow you to use the VIP lane for the elderly and the handicapped 😜
Martin *******
@Nongnuch *******
a walking stick will do too
Phill *****
I flew through it yesterday. Easily the quickest iv done it. All the booths filled with officers. Too quick if anything, had to wait forever for my bags.
Herbert *********
There is a special track for people over 60, children, handicapped people, gravid women, but I also saw youbger people using it??
As I am over 60, I used it first time, readibg it in this forum. Quite okay...
As I am over 60, I used it first time, readibg it in this forum. Quite okay...
John **********
@Herbert ********
officially its 70 not 60Herbert *********
@John *********
ok, thank you, I think they didn't look as much about the age...John **********
@Herbert ********
yep they just look and don't check
Cris ******
Its been hit or miss. The other day it was packed, then a few hours later it was empty.
Jo **********
If you have an LTR or Elite Visa you can go through fast track.
Luc ************
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Vinson *******
You will
Still have to wait for your baggage
Still have to wait for your baggage
Gerard **************
Doesn't matter they are super efficient and lines move in no time.
Asian airport have it down to a science
Asian airport have it down to a science
Darren *******
@Gerard *************
Saigon definitely doesn't!
Charmae *******
Ohh the inhumanity
Alan ********
SO FUNNY EVERYBODY IS WORRIEDABOUT DETAILS..LIKE THE LINE UP AT THE AIRPORT..IF YOU WANNA RUN..THEN STAY HOME..THAÏLANDE AINT FOR YOU
Andy *******
@Alan *******
why are you shouting ! The last thing after a long flights is waiting in long a visa queue I can understand people wanting
shortcuts......and I've lived here for 25 years!!!
Mark *********
thiland, ques?
Phil ******
@Stephen *******
yes its the old persons line
Doug *******
@Phil *****
How old and which line? 😳Phil ******
@Doug ******
60 and in Suvarnabhumi airport its on the right you can be physically disabled and join the line too
Craig ********
@Phil *****
I'm the same mate and 66 years old and I use most of the time.Phil ******
@Craig *******
so everyone tells me post your proof f as I've been using from 69. Mind you I'm here for good nowCraig ********
@Phil *****
it's 70 years old
Mari *************
@Sylvia *******
exactly
Alan **********
@Phil *****
It is called “Fast Track”. It is not only for 70 years and up. I believe, but I’m not totally sure, that an airlines first class passengers, also go through Fast Track. There are other ways as well. Families with small children being one of them.
Colin ***********
@Phil *****
I thought it was 70 yrs old 🤔
Kim *********
@Phil *****
the signs clearly says 70
Trav **********
@Phil *****
You must look like your 70 😀Phil ******
@Gordon ********
I've been going since I was 60. Also many families go through too and the toddlers aren't 70!Phil ******
@Sylvia *******
jeez I've been going through there since i was 60.
Gordon *********
@Phil *****
Get it right if your giving advice. It is 70 year and over
Sylvia ********
@Phil *****
sorry to go free its for over 70'sPhil ******
@Doug ******
yep I'm married to a Thai woman so you can class me as this. When you walk towards the immigration line there's an officer motioning to people with kids old people and disabled people to go to the right line. Walking with a limp helps no doubtDoug *******
@Phil *****
Does intellectually challenged count? 😂But seriously just “on the right” or is there a number or sign to look for?
Gary ******
Last time that l went through Suvarnabhumi in May 2025, there was a separate line for people with visas, in my case, l had a non O visa. It might have changed since then.
Sally ********
@Gary *****
I've never seen that in the 12 years I've lived here!Gary ******
@Sally *******
Okay, l can delete my comment if you like. I just remember walking a long way, past the exempt visa queue to an area where l entered and was handled immediately. Maybe, l inadvertently sneaked into the fast track lane without knowing it?Gary ******
@Sally *******
l am over 60, and had my visa printout in my hand. Maybe that was it? Merry Christmas to you too.Sally ********
@Gary *****
I didn't say it didn't exist..I only said I hadn't seen it. I know there is a line for the over *****
's from what others have told me over the years ..I just haven't needed to look for it 🙂.Merry Christmas 🎄
Anthony ********
@Sally *******
I’ve never seen a line for visas in the 50+ times I’ve arrived here eitherAnthony ********
@Gary *****
I’m not saying it doesn’t exist … just that I’ve never seen it … I usually have my head down , virtually running to get through immigration cos I’m so happy to be here again .. 😂Gary ******
@Anthony *******
Okay, l can delete my comment if you like. I just remember walking a long way, past the exempt visa queue to an area where l entered and was handled immediately. Maybe, l inadvertently sneaked into the fast track lane without knowing it?Steve ********
Last time I went through Thai passport control, there was an expedited lane for those traveling in business/1st class…
Braulio *********
@Steve *******
Landing at 2000 24 December, hoping for the bestSteve ********
@Braulio ********
This year we flew premium economy, and the regular old line to get in the country was faster than the expedited line was in 2024. Timing is everything.😊Braulio *********
@Steve *******
For entry or exit from Thailand? BKK or DMK? thanks
Carlos *********
@Braulio ********
suvarabhumi AirPort. Don’t go don mueanSteve ********
@Braulio ********
Entry, BKK
Michael ********
Just came through Don Muang this evening wish i had purchased a fast track.
Greg ******
@Michael *******
really that bad? Were you visa on arrival?Michael ********
@Greg *****
no i have non o
Begona ***************
I bought it for my arrival in Jan I fly want to be online for hours
Begona ***************
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Brandon ************
There's no special lane for having a visa unless it's a special visa.
You can purchase fast track for a special line.
You can purchase fast track for a special line.
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