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What are the recent changes to visa rules and exemptions for Thailand?
Thai visa rulesVisa on arrivalVisa exemptionsThailand immigrationCOVID-19 restrictionsImmigration updatesThailand expat travel
Sep 29, 2021
5 years ago
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTERVisas on arrival are back for countries as listed. Also visa exemptions revert back to 30 days from 45
TLDR : Answer Summary
Recent changes to Thailand's visa policies include the reinstatement of visa on arrival for certain countries and a reduction in visa exemptions from 45 days back to 30 days. There are discussions and confirmations regarding these changes, but some information remains unconfirmed and may vary over time. Travelers are advised to check for updates regularly and consider the implications, particularly regarding quarantine rules and PCR test requirements.
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Rahul *******
Not for indian. No easy air bubble from india.
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rahul ******
it has reverted back to how it was before ?Reply to
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Robert **************
And next week they will change idéa i bet 10 box
Matt *******
Is the 14 day quarantine ending on Nov 1 as well?
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matt ******
the 14 day quarantine ended yesterday it is now 7 or 10 days.No one can predict what will be the rules in November.
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Scott *******
As usual it’s as clear as mud. Why do we bother 🙈
Nick ************
@Scott ******
most sensible comment hereReply to
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Owen ***********
So coming from UK do we need to quarantine sandbox ???
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Bobby ********
Owen Mcgarrity. Sandbox is not quarantine.
Owen ***********
Bobby ********
Owen Mcgarrity. In Bangkok yes, but if you enter through Phuket sandbox you don't have to
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Juan *********
Can visa on arrival be extended?
Bobby ********
Simon Tuio. Are you from one of the countries which can get VOA?
Puggs **********
@Simon *****
I was offered a month extension at Hua Hin immigration in August. Ronald *****
@Simon *****
I think cannot..only short term visa can extendReply to
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Charlie **********
This is great news! My sister can finally visit me after 2 years!
Esing ********
It'not confirmed. Even if another rule will come out after a day or two.
Bobby ********
Eshing Chaoba. The e-Visa website has already been updated. 30 days max on visa exempt
Esing ********
@Bobby *******
, u and I know that things can be changed in an overnight, don't we?? Bobby ********
Eshing Chaoba. Yes, and it appears they already have.
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Cüneyt *************
source?
Bobby ********
Cüneyt Gürcanlilar. Thai government
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Mark ***********
Have they officially eliminated the heinous COE yet?
Benjamin ******
@Mark **********
Nope, I don't expect the CoE to go awayMark ***********
@Benjamin *****
and as long as the COE remains, Thailand is closed to tourism. Period. Reply to
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Oliver ********
i doubt this will have much impact on tourism in thailand but it will definitely make it a lot easier for expats based in thailand to travel abroad
Ivan ************
If said expats have a long term visa it doesn't really impact them, they won't be using visa exemptions.
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Marek ******
Where’s sens if still have make so many tests
Covid insurance short holiday travel cost duble money
Covid insurance short holiday travel cost duble money
Jared **********
@Marek *****
my covid insurance was under $100 for 90 daysThoram *******
@Jared *********
which insurance company did u use ?Jared **********
@Thoram ****
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Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marek *****
so one months insurance is 2600 baht is that how much you spend Thailand less than 100 baht a day 5555Marek ******
@Michael *******
what you talking about you forget test before pcr 2500bht and 2 more in Thailand 5000bht now they cancel only 1 In Thailand. Before had pay 8500bht for 3 test and one before come bother 10.000 bhtMichael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Marek *****
ok in your words you only mentioned insurance.That still works out at 420 baht a day with tests for 30 days.
Hotels are half the prices they normally are at the moment.
I left phuket monday and driving home slowly taking in the sights, we stayed Bor Saen villas monday night a private pool villa 1500 baht normal price 4500 baht.
Tonight we are staying on the beach talking 8 metres away in nice bungalow for 800 baht.
You have to look at the bigger picture
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Jeremy ********
I guess that means the Covid exemption is over
James ********
@Jeremy *******
likely that the posted November date is the last of them. Jeremy ********
@James *******
I guess they will need an exit strategy come November James ********
@Jeremy *******
they actually can get one more COVID extension if applied for by November 27th... Takes them into January 2022...then leave. But already receiving reports of COVID extension denials .. So it's not a slam dunk approval. Up to the Thai immigration office and officer to grant itJeremy ********
@James *******
as are all extensions in Thailand…up to the immigration officer to grant it Jeremy ********
@James *******
if they’re smart they do it Reply to
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Darren *******
@Jeremy *******
it wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't get extended after 26 November but you never know with this place.Jeremy ********
@Darren ******
you never know Reply to
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Bobby ********
Jeremy Miller. What's the covid exemption?
Jeremy ********
@Bobby *******
the extension that many foreigners have been getting for the past 2 years or Covid…they will need to have an exit plan or find a way to get a SETV other visa to extend their stay in ThailandBobby ********
Jeremy Miller. Right, the Covid extension? When you said exemption I thought you were referring to visa exemption, which is still in place but reduced to 30 days. The covid extension is still available until November 26, so that's a while away yet, although the way things are opening up, it might be on the table for discussion.
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@Bobby *******
it will be up to the immigration officer to grant it or deny it…good luck Bobby ********
Jeremy Miller. Not quite sure why I need "good luck", I'm on a longstay visa, not a "60-day keep praying" extension! 🤣
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Joseph ******
Do you still need coe ?
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Joseph *****
yesReply to
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Bobby ********
It figures that as quarantine is now only seven days, the 45 day exemption is not necessary. I thought they might have kicked it out a bit longer to make it more attractive to people coming in, but perhaps they're favouring people buying a tourist visa before they come.
Kevin ***********
@Bobby *******
Yes, really should have been changed to 38 days. Reply to
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Lauren ******************
My parents arrive on the 1st having booked 2 weeks ASQ etc, they got their CoEs last week based on staying 45 days. Guess we'll have to go extend their visa on arrival at immigration 🙄 how do the PCR tests work in this case does any one know? They still have to have 3? - also prepaid for obviously
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lauren *****************
speak to the embassy who issued the coe and to the hotelPeter *********
@Lauren *****************
do they have to sho return flights then also change the flight Reply to
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Brian *****************
Been to the Thai embassy site in Spain and all their information is outdated making it impossible to plan.
Will ************
It's confirmed.
Michael ********
Source?
Abel *********
For now this is just an unconfirmed rumor. Would be better of people waiting for confirmation before posting such things as factual.
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