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What are the experiences and tips for entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption?
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May 15, 2025
a year ago
Mark ********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy personsl experience.
OK just flew in on 60 day visa exemption.
The landing card completed fine.
I was questions by the IO on how long I was staying.
They asked where I was going and I presented an invitation letter from my fiance detailing where i would stay and scans of her address book and her identity card. They gave a little nod and finally checked where I was staying that night before my flight to phangan in the morning. Then stamped it.
Overall about 3 minutes, but I believe facilitated by clear paperwork.
The adage better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Fir reference I spent 39 days in September to October 2024. And 30 days February to March 2025 before this trip on may 15th.
I have a 52 day trip planned for September but I am going to apply for a proper tourist visa as it may save hassle with visa exemptions
OK just flew in on 60 day visa exemption.
The landing card completed fine.
I was questions by the IO on how long I was staying.
They asked where I was going and I presented an invitation letter from my fiance detailing where i would stay and scans of her address book and her identity card. They gave a little nod and finally checked where I was staying that night before my flight to phangan in the morning. Then stamped it.
Overall about 3 minutes, but I believe facilitated by clear paperwork.
The adage better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Fir reference I spent 39 days in September to October 2024. And 30 days February to March 2025 before this trip on may 15th.
I have a 52 day trip planned for September but I am going to apply for a proper tourist visa as it may save hassle with visa exemptions
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their recent immigration experience upon arrival in Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption. They successfully navigated the entry process by presenting clear paperwork, including an invitation letter from a fiancée and supporting documents. The immigration officer asked questions regarding their stay, but the user felt that being well-prepared facilitated a smooth entry, which took about three minutes. They also mention previous stays in Thailand and express intentions to apply for a proper tourist visa for an upcoming trip to avoid potential hassles with visa exemptions. The comments reflect a mix of appreciation for the experience shared, surprise at the questioning by immigration, and concerns about tightening immigration policies.
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All this bullshit showed why fewer and fewer tourists want to visit Thailand!
Phil ******
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yep immigration is tightening up so get a visa in the futureRichie *******
Dint even want QR as it's on there computer linked to your passport
Richie *******
In 16 years in and out I've never been questioned like that at immigration
Ernst *********
Thx for sharing, great info!!!
Mark ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ernst ********
I forgot to add even though it is not an absolute requirement, I filled in the return flight section...Ernst *********
@Mark *******
yep, that's great, I think if you have it, best to include that info.Reply to
Ernst *********
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