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What do US citizens need to show at customs upon arrival in Bangkok with the new 60-day visa exemption?

Oct 27, 2024
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Vova *******
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Hi everyone. I have a question about the new visa exemption scheme (60 days) for US citizens. What do I need to show at customs upon arrival in Bangkok? Thank you!
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Upon arrival in Bangkok under the new 60-day visa exemption scheme, US citizens typically need to present their passport. While it's uncommon for immigration to check for additional documentation, it's advisable to have an onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and approximately 20,000 baht in cash available, as these may occasionally be requested, especially at check-in by airlines.
Tom ***********
Sad situation that there is no consistent treatment. Gives the country a bad reputation. This is the 21st century.
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Stephen ********
Depends whether you have anything to declare to customs 😜 but more than likely, all you'll need is your passport. Can be asked to show the equivalent of 20,000฿ in cash and accommodation details. Though Seldom, if ever asked for
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Ralph *******
At immigration just show your passport. They can ask for proof of funds and proof of travel out of Thailand but it’s very rare for them to do so.
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Tr *****
I went in August, no one ask to see anything 🙈. Red customs was closed so I walked straight thru also
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Vinne *********
Pass port
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Castle *********
I've been going there for 29 years and never been asked to show anything
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Garry ********
You don't have to show them anything, when you arrive simply hand over your passport and he will stamp it, with the arrival date and your departure date, not sure why everyone is talking about a departure ticket or even where your accommodation is, the accommodation question was on the old arrival cards but they haven't worried about that for years,,in 17 years never been asked for the return ticket. Basically it's a give me when you arrive , nothing to stress about
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It’s still formally a requirement on tourist entries to show proof of an onward ticket within the days you’ll get stamped in for, proof of accommodation and 20K baht or equivalent in cash. Your experience only tells that you’re personally aren’t asked, -not that it’s still isn’t a formal requirement. This has nothing to do with TM.6. Even in this tread you see people have different experiences and it don’t help people who have been denied boarding and even de-boarded on a three legged flight regarding this.
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Kree ****************
If you think it's a scheme then don't go to Thailand!!! DIY self de-population should do it....
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Mark **********
You are misinterpreting the word "scheme." Scheme is not a pejorative in British usage, in American usage, yes it is.
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Vova *******
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What do you mean? I found this on the Thai Embassy’s official site: “New Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme (60 Days) Effective Date 15 July 2024”.
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Jo **********
In 99.99% of the cases you only need a passport
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Frankie *******
For me passport n purpose of travel n I said travel n it was over.that quick
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Nongnuch ********
At Customs, you better walk through green and show them nothing. But before you walk through Customs, you need to pass Immigration. There you show your passport (must stil have a minimum validity of 6 months) and you will get stamped in on a visa-exempt entry with a 60-days stay permit. Sometimes Immigration wants to see your boarding ticket. i.e. the flight number you arrived with. ALWAYS check the stamp immediately for the 60-days count, on the spot, as Immigration officers are humans as well and humans sometimes tend to make mistakes
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Lawrence *******
Keep your boarding pass with your passport. They sometimes ask for it. Rarely do they ask for an onward ticket, 20,000฿ equivalence in cash, or proof of accommodation, but it is best to cover all the bases.
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Thank you!
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Jim ********
At customs? Nothing at all
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Phil ******
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onward tix ฿20k cash and your accomodation
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Vova *******
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Thank you!
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Willem ****
Customs is about goods. Do you have anything to declare?
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Nothing to declare. I meant what the immigration officer will ask me to show them to let me out of the airport.
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Jay *********
Immigration asked for passport and proof of onward travel the last time I entered Thailand so be sure to have it.
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Benny ***********
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How about Money???,
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They ask??
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Jay *********
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no, they didn't ask me for money but it's possible that they will in the future so it's not a bad idea to have some just in case
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@Jay ********
Immigration asked for passport??? at the immigration line in its country???? How dare they?????
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Thank you!
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М. ****
Your pennies
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Chang ******
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Please be nice 🙏
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Jan ******************
Formally you’ll need to show an onward ticket within 60 days, some days accommodation and funds equal to 20K baht in cash. This is rarely checked at the immigration, but you might risk that your airline will ask to see an onward ticket within 60 days during check in. So in case you plan to stay longer and apply for an extension in Thailand you might need to buy a cheap ticket out within 60 days anyway. If your return is within 60 days is of course no issues at all.
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Benny ***********
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Only Bath Money??

Is it ok whith Dollar/Euoro???
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Jan ******************
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in any currency equal to 20K baht. This is rarely checked in the immigration (especially regarding western tourists), most important is onward ticket and up to a week accommodation if asked.
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Cindy *******
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onwardticket.com is an inexpensive way to get a valid onward airline ticket. You just pay the reservation fee and if you don’t claim the ticket within 48 hours it is automatically cancelled.
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Vova *******
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I’ll just add your boarding pass. I once forgot to keep mine. Oops. Otherwise, Jan’s response is spot on.
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