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What is the best visa option for a UK passport holder visiting Thailand for 34 days?

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Hi all, i am visiting in December for 30 days. I am a UK passport holder. I was going to enter on a Visa waiver, but may need to change my travel plans, and now need to be in Thailand for 34 days - what is the best option to do?

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A UK passport holder planning to visit Thailand for 34 days has several options. The most recommended is to apply for a 60-day tourist visa from their home country, which costs around 1,900 baht. Alternatively, they could arrive on a visa exemption for 30 days and then extend their stay by 30 days at a Thai immigration office. However, it's crucial to avoid overstaying, which can lead to penalties. The discussion also highlighted the visa processing times at the Thai embassy in London, typically 3-4 days by post.

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Roger *********

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5 days

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Peter *********

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does anyone know the turn around times for a visa at the Thai embassy in London?

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Biff *******

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In person it’s drop off one (working) day pick up the next. By post I’m not sure.

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Steve *******

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Greg Lewis £35 in Cardiff? Only £25 in London and Hull

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Geoff *******

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Normally by return post. 3-4 days...

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Andy ******

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yes

Number 2 setv

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Andy ******

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Yes James is right

Never overstay

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Peter *********

Peter *********

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i will be travelling back to Thailand in March 2019

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Peter *********

Peter *********

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james - ive been 3 times within 6 months already this year by flight, so i cant use visa waiver anyhow!!! glad i checked

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James ********

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how many times in a year do you make or you plan to make "Tourism" visits ?

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Peter *********

Peter *********

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tourism

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James ********

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again I surmise...there is "more to know". What is your plan for your upcoming visits to Thailand?

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Andy ******

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so do a visa home and you are ok at the lowest price and no any hassle visiting immigration in Thailand

I think is best option

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Andy ******

Andy ******

Visa setv 2 Mont

Or

30 day visa exempt and extend 30 days any immigration office

Or 30 day visa exempt and a border run..

But I think best is do a 2 Mont visa home and you no have nothing more to do after in thailand

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James ********

James ********

Whatever you do DO NOT OVERSTAY! You can get 60 day tourist visa from your home country or get 30 day extension from Thai Immigration after you arrive in Thailand. 1,900 Thai baht. Enjoy your trip in peace.

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follow this posting...if caught before getting to the airport...

It happens.

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James Miller what happens if you overstay other than a fine? Is it a big deal to overstay by one day?

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Neil ************

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I'd apply for a 60-day tourist visa, outside of Thailand, but it can be costly (1,900 baht equivalent?). Perhaps someone else can confirm the cost.

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Steve *******

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It's always been the rule to have the correct visa/travel docs/return flight or onward travel. Nothing new.

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Mark ********

Mark ********

As I said 4 comments up

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Peter *********

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i already have my flights booked, just may need to change the december flight because of family.

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Steve *******

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Mark Atkins As long as the flight out is within 30 days. The OP wants to stay for 34 days

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Mark ********

Mark ********

So flights are no issue given people planning to stay 34 days will have a flight out too.

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Neil ************

Neil ************

I know.I couldn't believe it when the airline crew said, "Yes, we are being serious." (my McEnroe moment). There wasn't any doubt that I'd be leaving Thailand... I had a job to go back to in UAE in mid-August. So annoying... they should inform people in advance about this. For sure that there will be some advice somewhere, but this was the first time I'd come across this rule.

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Steve *******

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60 days with an SETV. 30 days without a visa

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Mark ********

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Well if it is 60 days as you mention I imagine someone planning to stay 34 days will have a flight out. I always thought it was 30 days for the flight booking but that's no big deal either, just book a flexible ticket or a refundable cheapie out within the period required.

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Steve *******

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I know a few people who have been refused boarding from the UK without the correct travel docs. Immigration on entering Thailand is much less of an issue.

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Neil ************

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Yes, you must have an onward flight booked from Thailand to another country within the 60-day period. Some UK airline check-in desk flight crew can be strict on this and not allow you to board from the UK to Thailand without it. It happened to me once in Manchester airport. So, I had to book a flight out of Thailand there and then at the airport using their computer. I just managed to board my flight in time (I had planned to book a flight later because I'd be in Thailand for 5 weeks).

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Mark ********

Mark ********

You mean might be a problem but I have yet to meet anyone flying from the UK with a clean history that was turned away by the airline or immigration.

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Steve *******

Steve *******

Apply by post in the UK. Boarding a flight from the UK would also be a problem without a visa or no return/onward within 30 days

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Mark ********

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Steve Greir Depends how much travel and associated cost etc. is required in the UK and if there's no negative history, W30 entry and extensions are usually granted

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Steve *******

Steve *******

much cheaper to get the SETV plus no boarding issues. Extentions of stay arent a 'given'

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@Neil ***********

Yep

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Neil ************

Neil ************

WOW £25 is only just over 1,000 THB. So, SETV means a 60-day tourist visa?

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Mark ********

Mark ********

or extend it for 30 days at a local immigration office which is also 1900 baht.

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SETV in the UK is £25 if Im not mistaken

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