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Should I apply for a visa before arriving in Thailand if I hold a Canadian passport and want to stay for 90 days?
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Aug 24, 2022
4 years ago
Iris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERComing over Nov Canadian passport.
Would like to stay 90 days. Do we apply for visa before we arrive?
Would like to stay 90 days. Do we apply for visa before we arrive?
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Yes, as a Canadian passport holder wanting to stay in Thailand for 90 days, you need to apply for a tourist visa before your arrival. This will typically grant you an initial 60-day stay, which can be extended for an additional 30 days at an immigration office in Thailand. Additionally, applying through the Thai e-visa website is recommended, as consulates no longer offer in-person visa services.
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Nigel *********
What passport do you hold. Different countries have different entitlements.
Iris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nigel *********************
CanadianNigel *********
@Iris **********
as above then. 60 + 30Iris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERWas told can come in visa exempt for 45 days then extend for 30 once there.
Leszek *********
@Iris **********
will be from 1.09 . Not published yetNigel *********
@Leszek ********
1st OctoberIris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Leszek ********
that good coming over NovReply to
Iris ***********
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Brandon ************
You apply for a visa through the evisa website. You are not allowed to go to a consulate in a country that uses evisa. They no longer offer in-person services and will deny you entry. Your visa arrives via email.
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Todd *********
Yes. Apply for 60 day visa thru Thai embassy near you. Extendable by 30 days when you are here
Nancy ************
Simon servant. I have a Samsung S5 Neo and cannot access the ArrCan app on it because phone needs to be version 6 or newer.
Iris ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
how far in advance do you need to apply?Graham ******
@Iris **********
Within 90 days of your planned date of travelReply to
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Nancy ************
Do you have to actually go the embassy in person or can you apply on-line?
Simon *********
@Nancy **********************
i made it real quick at custom with a picture of my e-visa. Quick and easySimon *********
@Nancy **********************
i have a new phone and i am from canada. I think any smartphone would doTodd *********
@Nancy **********************
you apply online… but I think you may need to appear for the stamp. But I’m honestly not sure. Someone here will knowSimon *********
@Todd ********
just did it. 15 working days to process. And you get a email with a QR code as visa. At the departure airport now. We will see how that goes in the next 25hNancy ************
@Simon ********
Do you have to have a fairly new phone to access the eVisa? I assume you are from Canada also?Todd *********
@Simon ********
thx! Was sure someone would have better infoReply to
Todd *********
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Brandon ************
If you want to stay 90 consecutive days inside Thailand, you'll need to apply for and receive a tourist visa before you depart. This will get you 60 days in Thailand which you can extend for 30 days at an immigration office.
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