This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
What are the chances of Thai immigration asking for pre-booked accommodation when arriving on a 45-day visa exemption?
Thailand visa rulesvisa exemptionimmigration processtourist visaaccommodation requirementstravel adviceUK travelers
Dec 19, 2022
3 years ago
Steve ******
ORIGINAL POSTERBritish passport, genuine tourist not been to Thailand for about 4 years.
visiting Thailand as a tourist on the 45 day visa exempt. have an onward flight, have plenty enough cash to meet the 20,000, amount asked, what are the chances of immigration asking for pre booked accomodation please.
visiting Thailand as a tourist on the 45 day visa exempt. have an onward flight, have plenty enough cash to meet the 20,000, amount asked, what are the chances of immigration asking for pre booked accomodation please.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the likelihood of Thai immigration asking for pre-booked accommodation upon arrival in Thailand under the 45-day visa exemption. While some travelers report never being asked for such documentation, others suggest being prepared with an address for initial accommodation. Tips include having hotel bookings ready, being polite, and ensuring you have the required financial means. Overall, experiences vary, but many believe the chance of being asked is low.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted Thai Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Henrik **************
Dress nicely and be polite and the chances are 0%.
Ian ********
I'm from the UK and I've been in and out many times and I've never been asked. I presume you will have somewhere booked or planned for when you arrive. Just show either a hotel booking for one or two nights or get a friend in Thailand to sign a letter to say that you will be staying with them.
If worse comes to the worst, book somewhere at the Thailand airport on the spot.
If worse comes to the worst, book somewhere at the Thailand airport on the spot.
Ellie *******
Some people have never been asked for then during long series of travelling doesn’t mean someone not get asked for at their first travel.
I know a guy, in person, who got asked for return travel ticket at passport control on entering Thailand, on his second travel to Thailand month gap from the first, flying from his home country even SETV. One of world’s strongest passports.
I know a guy, in person, who got asked for return travel ticket at passport control on entering Thailand, on his second travel to Thailand month gap from the first, flying from his home country even SETV. One of world’s strongest passports.
Robert *******
Some people get asked and others did not get asked.
Be prepared and there should be no problem, ignore the rules based on some comments on Facebook and problems will arise if you get asked.
Choice is yours.
Be prepared and there should be no problem, ignore the rules based on some comments on Facebook and problems will arise if you get asked.
Choice is yours.
Paul *******
In all my trips over 40 years never been asked
Paul *******
Yes we got there in October no form then
Justin ********
@Paul ******
Last year they not only demanded my quarantine stay hotel but my hotel for 14 days after that and wouldn't budge. US passport.James ********
@Paul ******
and as that true for you and many, Thai Immigration Officers can and at times do ask for the address of your stay in Thailand.Paul *******
@James *******
before you had to put it on the immigration formJames ********
@Paul ******
that TM6 has been temporarily discontinued for air arrivalReply to
James ********
Reply
Brett *****
@James *******
correct I have been asked beforeSteve ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ****
i only have an e mail from the hotel.Brett *****
@Steve *****
that's all you need chance's are you won't be askedReply to
Brett *****
Reply
James ********
If asked... Just have the address of your FIRST few nights stay in Thailand.
Reality it's unlikely that you will be asked by Thai immigration on arrival into Thailand.
And ask your airline if they will allow you to Fly to Thailand with your booked onward flight?
IF it's within the FIRST 44 days in Thailand... NO problem. Your Arrival day counts as DAY #1.
You are eligible for one 30 day extension of stay with your arrival as Visa Exempt.
Reality it's unlikely that you will be asked by Thai immigration on arrival into Thailand.
And ask your airline if they will allow you to Fly to Thailand with your booked onward flight?
IF it's within the FIRST 44 days in Thailand... NO problem. Your Arrival day counts as DAY #1.
You are eligible for one 30 day extension of stay with your arrival as Visa Exempt.
Steve ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
i have an e mail from the Hotel?James ********
@Steve *****
that's FINE... Print it out. Again... Unlikely that you will be asked to show it on arrival.Steve ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
many thanksJames ********
@Steve *****
Safe travels and Enjoy ThailandReply to
James ********
Reply
90 comments
2 years ago
3 comments
2 years ago
48 comments
2 years ago
2 comments
2 years ago
12 comments
2 years ago
11 comments
2 years ago
9 comments
2 years ago
12 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
2 years ago
2 comments
2 years ago
10 comments
3 years ago
9 comments
3 years ago
6 comments
4 years ago
17 comments
4 years ago
7 comments
4 years ago
4 comments
6 years ago
What should I do about accommodation bookings when entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt status?
10 comments
6 years ago
3 comments
6 years ago
6 comments
6 years ago
24 comments
7 years ago
23 comments
7 years ago
14 comments
7 years ago
6 comments
7 years ago
11 comments
9 years ago
16 comments
a month ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.