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What are the new visa entry rules for Thailand starting October 1st, 2022?

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Aug 19, 2022

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Stuart *********

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You may have seen posts about todays CCSA meeting. Basically they’ve said from October 1st (until March 31st 2023) visa exempt entries will get a stamp for 45 days (up from 30). Visa on arrival, for the counties that pay 2,000 baht on arrival will be 30 days (up from 15). 

Although there is no details about extensions it’s widely believed that they will remain unchanged. Visa exempt and tourist entries will still be able to apply for a 30 day extension (edit: for those countries eligible). Visa on arrival is not eligible for extensions. 

This has yet to be published in the Royal Gazette so is not yet law but widely expected to be so in the coming days.

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Starting October 1st, 2022, visa exempt entries to Thailand will now receive a 45-day stamp instead of 30 days, while visas on arrival will increase from 15 to 30 days for participating countries. Extensions remain available for visa exempt and tourist entries, allowing an additional 30-day extension for eligible countries, while visa on arrival entries are not eligible for extensions. Although these changes have been widely discussed, they are pending official publication in the Royal Gazette.

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

I know this is probably been asked but I can't find it. I came last week (Bangkok)was given 45 days. How and where get 30 more days added? Do I have to wait until the 45 days are almost over? Someone can direct me I would greatly appreciate it

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Stuart *********

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

in Bangkok for a visa exempt entry extension you go to IT Square Laksi Plaza. 3rd floor. Counter K

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

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and I can do it anytime before the 45 days is over?

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

yes.

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@Stuart ********

thank you so much

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

I'm going to Chiang Mai on Monday not sure exactly when I'm coming back or how quickly I need to come back to Bangkok

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

You can do it Chiang Mai, but you’ll need a filed TM30 there. If you stay in a hotel ask them for a screenshot of their filing it.

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Donna *******

Any update from gazette yet?

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Leszek *********

Very good news . Thanks

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Martin *********

Has this news been in the royal gazette yet, please

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Stuart *********

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@Martin ********

Not as yet. Waiting for publication but widely expected in the next few days.

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Bruno *******

@Stuart ********

Hi. Any idea if this is published yet? I can't find it. If yes I would appreciate the link. Thanks

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Stuart *********

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haven’t seen any links or posts about publication as yet.

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John ******

Thank you for the information

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Sabine *****************

- that would work nicely for you 👌

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Mars ************

30 days was too short, 45 days a bit better

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Lindsay ***********************

oh happy days

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Bizkit ******

How about b4 30+30 for exemption. Now is it 45+45 ？

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Stuart *********

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no as far as we know it will be 45 days stamp and a 30 day extension. Not sure what you mean by the 6 month period.

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Bizkit ******

@Stuart ********

tq for your reply. Pls ignore the 6 mths period. So for sure is 45+30. Tqvm

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Stuart *********

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Not sure as yet. We will have to wait for the publication of the new rules, but almost certainly it will be 45 plus 30 day extension.

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Frank-Steven ***********

Nice.

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Istvan *********

Will be great if the change the extension up to 45 days too 🙏

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Giorgio ******

Thank you so much for the news ❤❤❤

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Mitchell *******

This works well for my fall and winter travel plans. 😊

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John *******

Visa on arrival is not able to be extended!?

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Wayne *********

I think your confused with the 30 day visa exempt which could be but not the voa

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Henry *********

Never has. At least they get more than 15 days now.

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Will ************

never could.

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@Will ***********

my girlfriend got visa on arrival and just extended for 30 days so yaa....you can

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Your girlfriend would have entered visa exempt, with which you can get an extension. If she entered and paid for a visa on arrival she would have been given 15 days and cannot extend.

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Sri **********

Nice can't stay 15days more

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