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What are the validity periods and entry requirements for a 60-day single entry visa to Thailand?
Hi everyone just got my 60 day single entry visa it’s says valid from 26 October till 23rd January 2027 wondering if this is the time frame I have to use it in bit confused as I only go to Thailand on 8th December for the 60 days any advice would be appreciated
Answer summary
The user has a 60-day single entry visa valid from October 26, 2026, to January 23, 2027, and is confused about the entry timeline. The comments clarify that the visa allows entry into Thailand within this validity period, and once the user enters on December 8, 2026, they will receive a 60-day entry stamp. Users also mention the option to extend the stay for an additional 30 days and provide guidance on not using automatic gates during entry.
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Zach *********
That means, you can enter Thailand in between those days for your 60 days stay or lesser. You cannot enter Thailand after Jan 23rd or before Oct 26.
Jon ******
@Jessie *********
I might have got the information i gave you slightly wrong...Jessie **********
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I see 😋 will do it soonBetty *********
Yes ,its valid 90 days from entering thailand,as with tourist visa 60 days you have the right to extend 30 days.
Betty *********
Yes ,its valid 90 days from entering thailand,as with tourist visa 60 days you have the right to extend 30 days.
Karl *********
Betty Hurford nobody has a RIGHT its discretion depending on how long you been in the country that year
John *******
It activates as soon as you enter Thailand the valid from and to dates you have will be the dates you must activate it by
Daniel ********
It’s valid from the date you enter for 60 days. So if you’re there before 23 Jan next year then you’re all good Fred Moss
Daniel ********
It’s valid from the date you enter for 60 days. So if you’re there before 23 Jan next year then you’re all good Fred Moss
Yvonne ***********
You have that period of time to enter Thailand the 60 days starts from when you
enter
enter
Shirley ********
Exactly the same here - we got ours through today,
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Anura ************
Shirley Badger From which country and when did you apply ?
Shirley ********
Anura Lunuwilage UK. Original application
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. Additional documents requested (which in fact were the same as the original docs!). Resubmitted *****
John *********
Seriously 🤦🏻♀️
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Ronny *********
The validity of a single-entry visa for Thailand starts on the date of its issuance (not the date you enter Thailand) So it shows the dates with in you got enter Thailand, on immigration you get stamped for 60 days what you can prolong in the local immigration office for another 30 days Do not use the automatic gates when entering or your status will be changed to the visa exemption system
Sam *******
Ronny Liekens is that true that it would use visa exemption through gats?
Ronny *********
Sam Lewis Very logical also that you need the manual gate because where you would get your stamp on the visa If you accidentally did it go inmideantly to a live immigration officer to fix it to avoid later problems
Ronny *********
Sam Lewis I always enter on Visa exempt so for me it do not matter and I use the electronic gates because it is a lot faster and the screen of the electronic gate at the arrival e-gates asks travelers to confirm that they are entering under the 30-day visa exemption, which warns visa holders not to use them Altough you can use the automated e-gates when LEAVING Thailand if you hold a valid e-passport, regardless of whether you entered on a visa scheme, tourist visa, or long-stay visa ( your data is already entered in the system) Extra information for entering is that you must be a returning visitor who has previously entered Thailand with the same biometric passport (so your data is already in the system). So first time in Thailand or new passport you still need the manual gates.
Sam *******
Ronny Liekens have you actually done this Would be useful if true
Mick *********
As already mentioned you’ll get 60 days on arrival.
Steve *******
Just out of interest where did you apply and how long did the application process take? Always good to know turn around times at different Embassies/Consulates 👍
Fred ******
OPSteve Greir no problem pal
Fred ******
OPSteve Greir applied London and it’s took 3 weeks to come mate
Steve *******
Fred Moss Thanks for the heads up 👍
Steve *******
You'll be stamped in for 60 days when you arrive on the 8th December 👍
Brandon ************
Consider your visa like your ticket to enter Thailand. You must make that entry before the visa expires.
Once you enter, your ticket (visa), entitles you to a 60 day entry stamp, even if you enter on the last day of validity for the visa.
Once you enter, your ticket (visa), entitles you to a 60 day entry stamp, even if you enter on the last day of validity for the visa.
Peter *****
@Brandon ***********
always clear and concise 👍.
Wannikea *********
The Visa is valid for 90 days to make your entry, once you make entry you'll be stamped in for 60 days.
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