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What do I need to know about obtaining a visa before traveling to Thailand?
Get your visa before you come to thailand definitely
Answer summary
This discussion emphasizes the importance of getting a visa before traveling to Thailand, with various users sharing insights about different visa requirements, especially for people from visa-exempt countries. There are mentions of specific visas like the Non-Immigrant O visa and the conditions for extending stays. While some participants suggest checking with the Thai embassy or conducting online research, others share personal experiences that highlight the variance in requirements based on nationality and length of stay.
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Vijay *****
Visa requirement depends on the country of passport...some countries like usa are exempt from having visa for stays upto 30 days
Stephen ***********
If you are going for thirty days or less you don't need one you only need your boarding pass and passport
Graham ******
@Stephen **********
Only if you hold one of the 60+ national passports that allow thisStephen ***********
@Graham *****
yes and America is one of themDavid ***********
@Stephen **********
Not according to the Thai Embassy!Stephen ***********
@David **********
I went last October and I didn't need a visa because I only stayed three weeks. I just looked it up because I am going again in October. If you are staying thirty days or less an a American you only need your passport and a boarding pass or return ticket. They are also implementing a sixty day visa upon entering Thailand but that hasn't gone into affect yet. Check your information. Goggle this Do you need a visa to enter Thailand if you are an AmericanDavid ***********
@Stephen **********
Thanks, my Persian wife is travelling with her sister from West Hollywood. She had an Iranian passport. Perhaps the Thais are leery of Iranians....
Steven ********
Why wouldn't ya, let me think🤔
David ***********
Yes, but why does it require 4 months advance notice plus confirmed flight booking plus hotel booking plus proof of funds etc? Four months????
Graham ******
@David **********
Where do you get 4 months from? When a Visa is issued it is usually only valid for entry up to 90 days from the date of issue so applying 4 months in advance is crazy.David ***********
@Graham *****
Yep, but that's what is required according to the Thai Embassy in Muscat where we live......David ***********
@Graham *****
Well, we live in a lovely gated community at the beach, there is zero crime, I fill up my Porsche for £25 and our energy bill is £10 a month. We pay no tax, get a decent beer for a couple quid. We have a golf course and a pool too. Moving would be a hard choice.....and I am sure We can get my wife to Thailand eventually....Graham ******
@David **********
my advice is to move lol
John ***********
@David **********
If true it's crap. If you're Russian you get 3 months visa free entry. I'd be buggered if I would be getting a visa 4 months ahead of time with all the other strings attached to visa approval.
Bobby *********
@David **********
i been here 8 years all that stuff is a lot of bull
Sonik ***********************
No need there is always 1 waiting for me when I arrive
Nigel **********
That depends on the type of visa you want
Oliver **********
Mastercard is also accepted
Jo **********
not if you don’t need one
Todd *********
Overall, it’s easier to do in Thailand. And no insurance requirement. But depends on your country of origin and how easy the application process is. Very easy inside Thailand, so no need to bother. Except tourist visa. Needs to be done outside
Jake *****
Sorry but I don't need it...visa free for 90 days 😝
Berkley *********
Uhhh so on third trip next week...Passport works.
Todd *********
@Berkley ********
not if you want to stayBerkley *********
@Todd ********
lol 😂Berkley *********
@Todd ********
nah just week or 2 at a timeTodd *********
@Berkley ********
that would be awful. Sorry
Linda *******************
Yip
Felix ****
Thanks, great advice brother.
Bobby *********
I am so happy I live here in Thailand 🇹🇭.
John *********
@Bobby ********
Thanks for that Bobby.
James **************
I mean, I showed up with only my passport and money and they let me in for almost a month
Wayne ********
@James *************
your obviously have a passport from a country that is visa exempt. 
Vin *********
Never have.
Never will.
Never will.
Kevin *******
I prefer Mastercard
Christopher *********
Mikkel *******
Depends ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Peter *********
I'm applying for my one year visa, in Thailand!
Max *************
@Peter ********
You're applying for a 1 year extension, not a visa.
Greg ***********
@Peter ********
the "one year" visa is not a visa, it is just a "1-year extension of a stay permit" (not a visa anymore). And first of all you will need a 90-days Non-Imm-O retirement visa, before you can apply for the "1-year extension of stay"Peter *********
@Greg **********
wonderful!Graham ******
@Peter ********
So you have a Visa and applying for a 12 month Extension of Stay?
Michael ********
@Graham *****
or they could ask on a site that pertains to give advise on visa issue
Zeki ********
@Peter ********
what's the requirements ?
Henrik *****
Look at the website of the Thai Embassy in you country.
Peter *********
@Zeki *******
Google it, and talk to people in your country.
Sean ***********************
@Peter ********
You’re posting in a visa advice group and telling people to go Google it in their own country. Great advice 🙄
Ralph *******
If you need one.
Pat *******
You may also like to bring some money
Rory ****************
@Pat ******
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Keith ****************
@Pat ******
good advice as no money no honey
Michael **********
don't forget to bring your passport if you want to travel abraod
David *********
@Michael *********
should I book a plane ticket too…or can I just wing itActivity
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