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What is the actual duration of stay under Thailand's visa exempt policy for US citizens arriving in January 2024?
Hello everyone. I'm a bit confused. I'm a US citizen planning on coming to Chiang Mai in January 2024. I thought that with the "Visa exempt policy (correct terminology ?)" I got a stamp for a maximum stay of 30 days or less (without getting an extension). However, if I'm reading the Thai Embassy correctly, I get a stamp for a stay of less than 30 days. So, my question is this: is it 30 full days upon arrival or is basically 29 days upon arrival (i.e. less than 30 days)?
Thank you in advance for your help as I truly appreciate it!
Thank you in advance for your help as I truly appreciate it!
Answer summary
A US citizen arriving in Thailand under the visa exempt policy receives a stamp valid for 30 calendar days. However, the entry day counts as day one, meaning you effectively have 29 full days left after arrival. Some users suggested applying for a 30-day extension while in Thailand, or alternatively, obtaining a tourist visa for a stay of 60 days.
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Tony *******
How many days have you stressed yourself about worrying about 1 day, silly
Andrew *****
29
But try and arrive on 28th Feb.
Might get lucky 😉
But try and arrive on 28th Feb.
Might get lucky 😉
Us *****
Just get a tourist visa that will give you 60 days.
Ken *************
It's 30 calendar days. Not 30 24 hour days. So if you are stamped in at 11 PM, that is day 1, and day 2 begins at 12:00 AM an hour later
Mike ********
OP@Ken ************
Ken, thank you very much for the thoughtful explanation. I really appreciate your help. Have a good day!Tony *******
Does 1 day in life really matter
Scott ***************
@Tony ******
Over stay that one day and youll see more clearly.Mike ********
OP@Tony ******
Tony, I average 500+ hours of overtime at work each year. I take 1 vacation per year, which I haven't been able to do for 3 years. Also, it takes 24 hours of solid travel time for me to get to Thailand. So yes, 1 day really does matter for me. Have a good day bro, and thanks for your time.Tony *******
@Mike *******
really, lol. Strange you feel 1 days is so important in life's big picture.Tony *******
Fools
James *********
@Tony ******
For me, that'd depend on who I'm with that particular day.
Bob **********
@Tony ******
in Thailand it does 😎😎😎
Jo **********
@Bob *********
no then your not living life
Stuart *********
You get a visa exempt stamp for 30 days. However day 1 is your entry day regardless of time of entry. So in essence you get 29 further days.
Mike ********
OPThank you everyone for taking the time out of your day to help me find the answer to my question. I wish all of you well and nothing but happy and safe travels.
No more responses are needed. Thank you everyone!
No more responses are needed. Thank you everyone!
Mike ********
OP@Stuart ********
Stuart, thanks for the valuable insight. That makes better sense to me. Have a great day!
Andy *******
29, but can apply once here for 30 more
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