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What are the details and conditions of the Single Entry Visa for Thailand?
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Jan 1, 2023
3 years ago
Jamie **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan someone make any sense of this. Little confused.
Single Entry Visa will be valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. However, the permitted length of stay is up to 90 days from the date of your arrival in Thailand. Please carefully note the immigration stamp in your passport to make sure that you do not overstay your visa.
Does it mean I have 3 months to enter Thailand and then get the 90 days or its only valid for 3 months entirely
Single Entry Visa will be valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. However, the permitted length of stay is up to 90 days from the date of your arrival in Thailand. Please carefully note the immigration stamp in your passport to make sure that you do not overstay your visa.
Does it mean I have 3 months to enter Thailand and then get the 90 days or its only valid for 3 months entirely
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Single Entry Visa for Thailand allows entry within 3 months of its issuance, after which travelers can stay for up to 90 days from their arrival. It's essential for applicants to understand that the 3-month validity is for entering the country, and the actual stay duration begins upon entry and is specified in the immigration stamp in the passport. Confusion may arise regarding the length of stay and the terms of expiration, but clear distinctions exist between visa validity and allowed duration of stay.
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David ********
you have 90 days to get to Thailand to use it. depending on the visa type you get different lengths of stay. most are 60 days and you can extend another 30 days.
if you're not sure what length of stay your visa entities you to, then check the stamp, it will tell you the date it expires ... if you want to stay longer go to immigration and get it extended BEFORE the expiry date.
if you want to know all the details before you leave, then talk to the embassy/consulate that posted you the visa.
if you're not sure what length of stay your visa entities you to, then check the stamp, it will tell you the date it expires ... if you want to stay longer go to immigration and get it extended BEFORE the expiry date.
if you want to know all the details before you leave, then talk to the embassy/consulate that posted you the visa.
Otto *********
Easy: You must enter Thailand within 3 months from the date your visa was issued.
THEN you get 90 days to stay in Thailand.
The visa and the entry stamp are two different things, even though they are connected. 😄😄
THEN you get 90 days to stay in Thailand.
The visa and the entry stamp are two different things, even though they are connected. 😄😄
Stéfan ********
You have 3 months to activate your visa.... Activation is done by passing through immigration and having your passport stamped. From that moment, you can be physically present in Thailand but must exit the country within the number of days allowed by your visa. For example, a single entry tourist visa has a activation validity of 90 days and an in country presence validity of 60 days.
Sheen ************
Does anyone have any FACTS
Nigel *********
@Sheen ***********
Yes, they're in the thread somewhear...Reply to
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Terary **********
Visa Validity
Stay Expiration
Two different date. The visa allows you to enter, the 'stay' is how long you can be in country.
They give you visa June 1, you have 90 days (September 1) to enter.
When you enter you get a stamp that allows you to stay (your case 90 days).
Effectively you can come September 1, stay 3 months.
Stay Expiration
Two different date. The visa allows you to enter, the 'stay' is how long you can be in country.
They give you visa June 1, you have 90 days (September 1) to enter.
When you enter you get a stamp that allows you to stay (your case 90 days).
Effectively you can come September 1, stay 3 months.
Robert ************
Wow, what a lot of nonsense. All of this argument and commentary, b/c OP was vague and failed to state what type of Visa he will be using.
Robert ************
First Reply Post, should have just asked OP for details, and then everyone await OP response.
Nigel *********
@Robert ***********
it's a shit show.Reply to
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Bernd ***********
If he holds a Non IM O visa visiting family is valid from day of issue for 90 days and he can stay up to 90 days. Depends when he arrives...
Bernd ***********
If he holds a tourist visa it's valid for 90 days and he can stay for 60 days.
Nigel *********
Reading through the post it sounds like you've applied for a Single Entry Tourist Visa ( no such thing as a visit family and friends Tourist Visa)
Once granted you have 3 months to use it (not 6 months, that refers to the remaining validity of the passport)
Upon arrival you will be granted 60 days.
If you wanted you could extend it for 1900thb at an immigration office.
Once granted you have 3 months to use it (not 6 months, that refers to the remaining validity of the passport)
Upon arrival you will be granted 60 days.
If you wanted you could extend it for 1900thb at an immigration office.
Phil ******
3 months to enter, valid for 60 days in Thailand plus 30 days.
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Nigel *********
@Phil *****
3 months to enterPhil ******
@Nigel ********
read the embassy page from Australia and it advises 3 monthsNigel *********
@Phil *****
I did. I didn't see anything that allows 6 months to use the visa.Nigel *********
@Phil *****
that refers to the multiple entry tourist visa not the SETV.Phil ******
@Nigel ********
ok. Then if I was doing this I would do a visa Exempt. AmendedReply to
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John ********
You get 60 days on arrival, plus you can extend 30 days at an immigration office, no fee for extension because it is prepaid.
John ********
@John *******
the extension of a tourist visa is 1900 baht per why are you making things up?John ********
@John *******
it was 9 years ago.John ********
@John *******
I have had the same visa, paid the fee in Oz, no fee when renewing..Stephen *******
@John *******
Rubbish! 1900 bahtReply to
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Jamie **********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks everyone makes sense. I don't know why they just say that rather making it sound complicated. Thanks again 👍
Chris *****
I believe you need to extend before 60 days, to get the final 30.
Jamie **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chris ***************
that's great. I only need the first 60 days. Either way I'll be ok.Paul *******
@Chris ***************
no that is not true, if it is a 90 day visa then it is a 90 day visa.Reply to
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Paul *******
From the day the visa is issued you have 3 months to enter Thailand, upon entry to Thailand you have 90 days you can legally stay in Thailand.
Paul *******
No he has a 90 day visa, where does he say he has a 60 day visa!?
Nigel *********
@Paul ******
he doesn't actually know what type of visa he has. "Visit family and friends TR visa" whatever that is. So, sounds like he has a SETV which is 60 days + 30. I suppose he could have got a non o marriage/Thai child ( 90 days) but I guess he would of mentioned that. Either way, 3 months to use it.Reply to
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Graham ******
@Paul ******
No, 60 days which can be extended to 90 daysPaul *******
@Graham *****
incorrect please deletePaul ********
@Paul ******
Sorry Paul,Graham is Correct 60++30Reply to
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Will ************
You have to enter Thailand within 90 days from the date of issue of visa. If it’s a tourist visa you get 60 days on entry
Chris *********************
You have to enter Thailand within 3 months of issued.
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