Answered4 years ago
What are the chances of Thai immigration asking for pre-booked accommodation when arriving on a 45-day visa exemption?
British 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.
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.
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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 arrivalBrett *****
@James *******
correct I have been asked beforeBrett *****
@Steve *****
that's all you need chance's are you won't be asked
Steve ******
OP@Brett ****
i only have an e mail from the hotel.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 ******
OP@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.James ********
@Steve *****
Safe travels and Enjoy ThailandSteve ******
OP@James *******
many thanksActivity
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