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

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Apr 18, 2025
22 days ago
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 original poster is concerned about Thailand's visa rules, believing they can only obtain a 30-day visa and a 30-day extension, instead of the expected 60-day visa exemption followed by a 30-day extension. Community comments indicate that the 60-day visa exemption is still in effect, and that changes to this policy are based on hearsay. Suggestions include applying for a regular tourist visa, considering border runs, or waiting until their travel date for updated information. The consensus is that nobody can predict the visa situation for December, emphasizing that travelers should check reliable sources and remain informed.
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Frankie *******
Just arrived in bangkok still 60 days
21 days ago
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John *********
Too early to even think about this, just wait for any news on visa exemption either they will re think and keep at 60 or reduce to 30 , who knows, watch this space, plenty of time to chill and wait
21 days ago
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Kevin ************
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Thanks
21 days ago
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Anna *********
Rubbish Nothing has changed yet So much carry on over a rumour
21 days ago
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Bent *************
Nobody knows by now.
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Bent ************
 very true
22 days ago
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Benjamin *******
Just 1 Visa​ run after 30+30 thats it
22 days ago
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Lynnette *******
@Benjamin ******
 those aren't visas. A visa can be applied for online at an embassy.
21 days ago
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Benjamin *******
@Lynnette ******
 for what he need the embassy ???

30days + 30days On immigration 1900thb + one visarun about 3000thb
21 days ago
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Lynnette *******
@Benjamin ******
 he mentioned going for visa. Those are applied for online, with e-visa at an embassy. If he wants to enter without doing e-visa, a border run will give him 60 days NO VISA entry. Can extend that by 30 days at immigration. 2 different things. One is a visa from embassy, the other is entering without a visa.
21 days ago
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Benjamin *******
@Lynnette ******
 Plesse check the original post he never mentioned any embassy visit.

His plans been 60onArrival+30 here.

Now he is worried they change back to 30days onArrival .
21 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Benjamin ******
 thanks
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Ralph ******
 thank you
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Lucas **********
Get the right visa ........
22 days ago
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Kevin ******
The 60 day visa exemption is still in effect. Who knows what will happen by December.
22 days ago
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Sean **********
Change your ticket dates or leave for a few days and return
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Sean **********
@Graham *****
 his ticket is for 90 days .
22 days ago
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Graham ******
@Sean *********
 yes and the extension gives him a total of 90
22 days ago
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Phil ******
@Kevin ***********
 still 60 days for 93 countries. Who told you fake news
22 days ago
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Malcolm *********
@Phil *****
 I think people just like to gossip ,, only thing change is you have to go on internet and give information before you fly
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Phil *****
 OK Phil thank you
22 days ago
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Phil ******
@Kevin ***********
 people with Chinese passports maybe reduced to 30 but its only talk
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Phil *****
 thanks for your help
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Rondosong ****************
 definitely I wait till about October & go from there I think?
22 days ago
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Rondosong *****************
@Kevin ***********
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Aaron *******
@Kevin ***********
 and that’s why I always laugh when people say why don’t you google it.
19 days ago
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Gary ******
@Kevin ***********
Bullshit
22 days ago
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Lucas **********
@Kevin ***********
 why ask us then if you're already an expert and you have trusty Google..
22 days ago
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Tony *********
@Kevin ***********
 prove it or it didn't happen
22 days ago
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Peter *******
@Kevin ***********
 google is wrong mate.
22 days ago
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Quinby ********
It is still 60 day visa exemption.
22 days ago
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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 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Simon *******
 thanks
22 days ago
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Benjamin *********
@Kevin ***********
 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.
22 days ago
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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
22 days ago
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Benjamin *********
@Kevin ***********
 good idea, with luck it will remain 60 for ya!
22 days ago
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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 🙂
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Ron *****
 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
22 days ago
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Ron ******
@Kevin ***********
 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.
21 days ago
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Lynnette *******
Found out from where? It's 60 days exempt of visa.
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Lynnette ******
 thank you hope it says that way
22 days ago
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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
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@David ********
 try
22 days ago
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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.
22 days ago
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Arnold **********
@Marianne *******
 not for all countries
22 days ago
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Kevin ************
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@Marianne *******
 thank you
22 days ago
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Wannikea *********
You didn't find out anything, you heard a rumor.
22 days ago
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Willem ****
Its still 60 days visa exempt. No changes yet.
22 days ago
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Marcel *******
@Willem ***
 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,
22 days ago
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@Marcel ******
Which new form? The TDAC is no visa and also no visa request.
22 days ago
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Marcel *******
@Willem ***
 the one were going to be filling out online, is there a space that's asking for a arrival and departure date,
22 days ago
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เดแคลน ***********
@Marcel ******
 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.
22 days ago
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Marcel *******
@เดแคลน **********
 will it refuse my application if I put in 90 days ?
22 days ago
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John ********
@Marcel ******
 it's not that difficult to work out you just need to give them the date of your arrival flight and departure flight details and nothing else
21 days ago
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Lynnette *******
@Marcel ******
 it's not an application for a visa. It's not a visa. It's a form with your travel info.
21 days ago
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Kevin ***********
Or wait until two days before your extension runs out and do a minivan border run leaves early morning and your back late afternoon same day costs 3600 baht
22 days ago
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Gary ******
@Kevin **********
Can’t do that anymore, you need to apply for TDAC 3 days before re entry
22 days ago
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Lynnette *******
@Gary *****
 within the 3 days before arrival. So even couple hours before arrival.
21 days ago
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Kevin ***********
@Lynnette ******
21 days ago
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Anna *********
@Gary *****
 nope
21 days ago
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Kevin ***********
Fly Cambodia one day return cheap flights
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