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What are the current visa rules for entering Thailand, and how has the process changed recently?

Visa RulesThailand ImmigrationVisa ExemptionVisa Stay DurationEntering ThailandExpats in Thailand
Oct 2, 2022
2 years ago
Bob *******
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Just arrived BKK easier than ever no paper to fill out no health check

45 days easy
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Recent travelers have reported that entering Thailand has become significantly easier, with no health checks or paper forms required, and a new visa exemption policy allowing a stay of 45 days effective from October 1st, 2022. Previous discussions reveal confusion about visa durations, with some travelers believing they could stay longer than the previously established 30-day limit. Travelers are encouraged to have return tickets ready as proof of departure, and various experiences regarding the immigration process and customs checks have been shared. Overall, the sentiment is positive about the ease of travel and entry into Thailand post-pandemic.
Transitvan ******
Just arrived BKK where is the NANA Plaza?šŸ˜‚
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William **********
Get a opened return
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Jason ***********
I arrived yesterday. The only tricky bit was baggage reclaim. Took ages
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Bob *******
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@Jason **********
 I donā€™t check bags. How much stuff do you really need?
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Jason ***********
@Bob ******
 I prefer to have change of clothes for every day. Plus I brought gifts for friends
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Anna **********
What country did you fly from
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Otis ******
@Anna *********
 dont think usa else airline as vaxx papersā€¦ about time thai drop daft vaxx policyā€¦ here in mid TN maybe 1 in 1000 even bother to mask up
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James *****
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 I thought they dropped the whole vaccination thing
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Mike ********
You can stay for 45 days from most countries but if you extended it's only for 30 more days. For a total of 75 days. Since I want to stay for 90 days I'll still need my 60 day Visa and a 30 day's extension
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Matt *******
@Mike *******
 what if you stay for 45 days for free then travel to a bordering country and then get a tourist visa there, stamp in for 60 days, then extend for 30 days giving you that extra time to spend in thailand?
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Mike ********
@Matt ******
 or maybe if you have a flight out after your 45 days they'll except that. Not sure so check with airline if that's what you want to do.
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Mike ********
@Matt ******
 check into your return flight though. The airline might give to a hard time cause you don't have your Visa yet when you fly out.
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Mike ********
@Matt ******
 I think that will work also and it gives you 135 days plus the day's you stay abroad.
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Robert **********
I got asked for proof of vaccinations before boarding plane bound for bkk. On Qatar Airlines at Sofia, via Doha.
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Bob *******
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@Robert *********
 me too in honolulu USA thatā€™s only time
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Josephine ********************
Why its easy for foreigners to travel ,than filipinos who has everything and still got offloaded from the immigration...
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Paul ********
@Jhoe ***********************
 To many Shoes
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Edward ******
Welcome to safe world of Thailand.
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Nick ****************
Face masks still compulsory on public transport and in crowded places !!
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Bob *******
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@Nick ***************
 not compulsory but recommended all but a few wear masks even down the street. Yet Asians have worn masks long before Covid
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@Bob ******
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30/masks-rule-to-stay-for-public-transport
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Bob *******
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@Nick ***************
 interesting. The announcement on train says otherwise. But this is Thailand
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Nick ****************
@Bob ******
 living here long time I know that what are the rules are usually ignored and yes I havenā€™t worn a mask anywhere since the edict was published in the Royal Gazette but tourists tend to be caught out and not have the courage or the language skills to argue with an over zealous policeman who sees a vulnerable falang!! I merely pointed out the rules so people are aware.
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Tonino *****
@Nick ***************
 No, it is not!
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Lorenzo ***********
@Nick ***************
 not true. All around Asia wearing masks is more commonplace than in the West, beyond what is required, but it's not compulsory. I've been flying, walking around and taking public transport in Thailand for the past 10 days all without mask and no one's ever said a thing. I'm writing this while seated on a plane about to take off, without mask.
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@Lorenzo **********
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30/masks-rule-to-stay-for-public-transport
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@Lorenzo **********
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23-face-masks-still-mandatory-on-public-transport-cinemas-in-thailand/
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Curtis *******
So it is 45 Days VOA now?
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Magnus ********
@Curt's *****
 No VOA in now 30 days. Visa exemtion is 45 days.
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Bob *******
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@Curt's *****
 yes temporarily
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Jamie *************
I came in at DMK airport, and it was the first time an immigration officer smiled AND told me enjoy my stay. Lol. Usually just stone cold, stamp passport, and motion me onward
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Harry *********
@Jamie ************
 thatā€™s how it was the summer of 2018 for meā€¦ļæ¼ļæ¼ I reflect on that period of time in SE Asiaā€¦It will never be the same again.
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James *****
They should definitely keep it at 45 days 30 days is just not enough, especially if you're an old fuker. Time flies quicker the older you get
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Felix ******************************
Not true, purebloods still have to show a PCR. Mudbloods have to show their clot shot certificate. Still a long way from normal.
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Alistair ********
Bot
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Tammy **************
@Felix *****************************
Purebloods aka Karenā€™s antivaxholes
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Jon *****
@Felix *****************************
 Not true, clown šŸ¤”
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Ryan **********
@Felix *****************************
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Dazzling ********
Awesomeness šŸ˜Ž
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Matt *******
do you know when visa exempt goes back to 30 days?
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Mike ********
@Matt ******
 march 2023 being reviewed,.
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Petri *******
@Matt ******
 yeah 31 st of feb.
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Della ********
@Petri ******
 Think it's 31st March
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George *********
As it should be šŸ˜Ž
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Paul ********
How long you Stay in Thailand n your flight ticket Please
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James ************
@Paul *******
 can I book my return flight 5 months later than within the 45 days thanks
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Paul ********
@James ***********
 Only with underground Airships
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James ************
@Paul *******
 ,pablo
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Paul ********
@James ***********
 Sorry no Speaky Paddy's
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Bob *******
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@Paul *******
 30 but stamp says 45. Maybe Iā€™ll change flight hehe
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Michael *******
Canā€™t wait! Will apply for another 30 days when arrive.
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Paul *********
The visa stay in Thailand changed from 30 days to 45 days ages ago so thatā€™s nothing new
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Bob *******
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@Paul ********
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Zap **********
@Paul ********
 that's not how it works. The stamp for visa exempt is what you are entitled to not what you book.
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Paul *********
Listen here I donā€™t give a phuck what you or the other people say cos Iā€™m the one who was there & was told at the time so you can all stick that up ya coit
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Jo **********
@Paul ********
 oh we throw baby temper tantrum
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Paul *********
Yeah
@J*
 coz phuckwits here think they know everything including yourself when you donā€™t know a thing
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Jo **********
@Paul ********
 i gave the specific differences between visa exempt and having a visa. What was wrong. Can you articulate in an intelligent grammatically correct sentence?
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Paul *********
Yeah & I told you that in May when I went to bkk & kalasin it was 45 days as it was stated to me

by Jetstar staff & it was like you didnā€™t believe me or the others so I think I had every right to have my little rant , apologies for what I said but I was just stating a fact that happened back in may
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Zap **********
@Paul ********
 look at your passport stamp from May. Bet it was 30 days? Definitely did not change to 45 until Oct 1.
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Paul *********
Yes
@Mich****
 I had 30 days stamped only because thatā€™s what I booked for not knowing that I could of had 45 days stamped if I knew & if I booked my holiday for 45 days , anyway Iā€™m not here to argue with anyone I just know what was said to me at Tullamarine airport by Jetstar airlines in May
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Paul *********
sorry the 3 of you are wrong I went to Thailand in May this year I went for 30 days not knowing it was 45 days cause at the Jetstar counter they said to me that the new stay is now 45 days gone up from 30 & I said thanks very much for that information Iā€™ll go next time for 45 days
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James *****
@Paul ********
 wasn't it that some countries got 30 days and some countries got 45 days in the past up till October 1st?
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Paul *********
@Ja***
 u might be right there all I know I was told in may at the airport I could of had 45 days
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James *****
@Paul ********
 what country passport do you have?
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Paul *********
I just saw the website yes itā€™s says from Oct 1 but I can guarantee you I was told at the airport at Tullamarine airport in Australia by Jetstar staff that is now 45 days not the 30 coz when checking my dates they said your doing 30 days I said yes & there reply back was that it is now 45 days not 30 & I said thanks for that Iā€™ll do that next time
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Jo **********
@Paul ********
 your wrong on 2 things!is not Visa Stay - your not getting a visa you visa exempt. The 45 days is from October 1 so itā€™s brand new.
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Jo **********
Phil Jones there is a big difference sorry you donā€™t understand that. itā€™s this simple you can stay 45 days in Thailand without a visa
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Anneleze *************
@Paul ********
 šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ no itā€™s from 1 October 2022.
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Gordon *******
@Paul ********
 October 1 not ages šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
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Bob *******
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@Paul ********
 not ages ago, itā€™s brand new and temporary
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Magnus ********
@Paul ********
 Visa excemption will give you 45 days from October 1st so it's fairly new.
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Timea ***********
thatā€™s great news, did you come with a return ticket?/did they check it?
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Bob *******
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@Timea **********
 no questions asked. A guy tried to put his bag on belt for customs inspection they shooā€™d him away
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Lorenzo ***********
@Timea **********
 I didn't have a return flight and Thai immigration didn't check

I also confirm it took me 20 minutes from flight to taxi, entry procedure was really quick

Pro tip: In case airline staff at your departure location is overzealous and asks proof of the exit trip, have a web page ready to buy a Hatyay to Penang bus ride ($10), e.g.
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That was my backup plan
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Timea ***********
@Lorenzo **********
 thank you!
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Jon *****
Cheers to all those who were saying that travelling to Thailand would never be the same again šŸ˜‰
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Jon *****
Phil Jones I was talking about those who were sure travelling to Thailand would never be as easy as it was before Covid times. lol
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Bob *******
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@Jon ********
 itā€™s not this is the easiest ever. Havenā€™t ventured out yet (itā€™s 1 am) so weā€™ll see.
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Bob *******
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Been here many times. Almost feels like sneaking in. Had to double check visa stamp šŸ˜‚ After almost 3 years itā€™s great to be back
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Larry ********
Great to hear!!
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Greg *********
Awesome to hear! šŸ™‚
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