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What are the current visa exemption rules for entering Thailand in December 2025?

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Apr 18, 2025

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Kevin ************

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Need help I'm coming out to there in December allready have tickets for 3 months thinking 60 days on arrival & 30 day........extention (90days)

But just found out I can only get 30 days & 30 days extension

WHAT CAN I DO??????

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The user is confused about their visa options for traveling to Thailand in December, expressing concern that they can only receive a 30-day visa and 30-day extension instead of the previously expected 60 days plus a 30-day extension. Multiple users contributed to the conversation, indicating that the 60-day visa exemption is still valid as of now, with reminders that rules could change by December. Suggestions included applying for a tourist visa, considering a visa run, or simply not stressing as many options are available.

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Kevin ************

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Thanks

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Anna *********

Rubbish Nothing has changed yet So much carry on over a rumour

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Bent *************

Nobody knows by now.

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Kevin ************

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@Bent ************

very true

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Benjamin *******

Just 1 Visa run after 30+30 thats it

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Lynnette *******

@Benjamin ******

those aren't visas. A visa can be applied for online at an embassy.

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Benjamin *******

@Lynnette ******

for what he need the embassy ???

30days + 30days On immigration 1900thb + one visarun about 3000thb

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Kevin ************

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@Benjamin ******

thanks

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Ralph *******

You also may need an exit ticket from Thailand within the first 60 days. Immigration rarely checks but the airlines often do.

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Kevin ************

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thank you

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João ********

You check with your country travel outside the country

and they should have all the information, previous to your travel, there are also warnings and important info about traveling to some countries and for Canada it's updated regularly.

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Lucas **********

Get the right visa ........

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Kevin ******

The 60 day visa exemption is still in effect. Who knows what will happen by December.

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Sean **********

Change your ticket dates or leave for a few days and return

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Graham ******

@Sean *********

Why? Visa Exempt is still 60 days and even if it reverted to 30 days there is still the 60 day Tourist Visa.

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Sean **********

his ticket is for 90 days .

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Graham ******

@Sean *********

yes and the extension gives him a total of 90

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Phil ******

@Kevin ***********

still 60 days for 93 countries. Who told you fake news

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Malcolm *********

I think people just like to gossip ,, only thing change is you have to go on internet and give information before you fly

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Kevin ************

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OK Phil thank you

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Phil ******

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people with Chinese passports maybe reduced to 30 but its only talk

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Kevin ************

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thanks for your help

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Rondosong *****************

If you are Lucky and soon highseason start they cut it to 30 Day,s just to mess us about .

All about the money.

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Kevin ************

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@Rondosong ****************

definitely I wait till about October & go from there I think?

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Rondosong *****************

@Kevin ***********

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Kevin ************

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On Google it says

No, the 60-day visa exemption period in Thailand has been reduced to 30 days as of March 2025. However, it's still possible to extend your stay for an additional 30 days, bringing the total to 60 days, by visiting a local immigration office and paying a fee. This applies to the visa-free entry and the tourist visa.

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Gary ******

@Kevin ***********

Bullshit

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Lucas **********

@Kevin ***********

why ask us then if you're already an expert and you have trusty Google..

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Tony *********

@Kevin ***********

prove it or it didn't happen

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Peter *******

@Kevin ***********

google is wrong mate.

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Quinby ********

It is still 60 day visa exemption.

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Simon ********

@Kevin ***********

don’t give bullshit information for the sake of commenting on a post, it’s 60 days at present , only change on the horizon is the TDAC from the 28th April if you’re arriving on the 1st May an so on in three days of arrival 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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Kevin ************

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thanks

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Benjamin *********

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not sure what you mean by "On Google" (possibly the new AI overview at the top?), but this is not true. However there may be some news articles saying that it will be reduced, though there has been no official word on that and those news sources cannot be relied on. It currently remains as 60 days. Unfortunately December is still far enough off that it may indeed change by then.

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Kevin ************

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@Benjamin ********

just asked Google that what it came up with I live in the UK. I WILL WAIT TILL OCTOBER & go from there

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Benjamin *********

@Kevin ***********

good idea, with luck it will remain 60 for ya!

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Ron ******

Just wait until closer to the time. Nobody knows what the rules will be next week far less December. Could still be 60+30, it could revert back to 30+30, or you do 30+30+border run or tourist visa. Who knows, you’ll get your time one way or another 🙂

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Kevin ************

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thanks you say a border run so near the 60 days go to Cambodia for a few days then come back gives me a month more??

When I go to EU country I'm allowed 90 days total from UK that's it. then have to wait 180 days b4 going back

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Ron ******

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Safest bet would be to use a border run service. They’ll take you to the border and make sure you get back in. You should be okay to fly out and back in, just make sure you have the three proofs…onward travel, accommodation and 20k baht or equivalent in cash. Immigration are asking more questions of people doing back to back visa exempt entries. Things work a bit different in Thailand than Europe! METV is another option.

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Lynnette *******

Found out from where? It's 60 days exempt of visa.

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Kevin ************

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@Lynnette ******

thank you hope it says that way

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David *********

First thing is don't stress... it's meant to be a holiday.. many options for you just don't panic

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Kevin ************

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@David ********

try

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Marianne ********

Still 60 day visa exemption. And no real plans on changing it. Just rumours.

But if they do change it back to 30 days, you can apply for a regular tourist visa from the online eVisa portal.

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Arnold **********

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not for all countries

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Kevin ************

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thank you

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Wannikea *********

You didn't find out anything, you heard a rumor.

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Willem ****

Its still 60 days visa exempt. No changes yet.

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Marcel *******

so what would I apply for, when filling out the new form, do I ask for 60 days or do I ask for 90 days, I don't want to get turned down on my first try, I'm from Canada,

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Willem ****

Which new form? The TDAC is no visa and also no visa request.

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Marcel *******

the one were going to be filling out online, is there a space that's asking for a arrival and departure date,

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เดแคลน ***********

you don't ask for anything, it will ask you for your visa number which you will put Visa Exemption and the dates you are staying. It's just an automated arrival system.

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Marcel *******

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will it refuse my application if I put in 90 days ?

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Lynnette *******

it's not an application for a visa. It's not a visa. It's a form with your travel info.

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Kevin ***********

Fly Cambodia one day return cheap flights

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