Answered4 years ago
What is the current duration of the visa exemption for UK passport holders traveling to Thailand?
I’m from the UK and I’ve seen a few posts on here about people getting the new temporary 45 day exemption visa. However, the London Thai Embassy website still says 30 days for this visa. I’ve seen all the TAT announcements stating it’s now 45 days but I was looking for something official. Wanting to book my ticket and not sure whether to book a 30 or 45 day return. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Answer summary
As of October 2022, UK passport holders entering Thailand under the visa exemption rule can stay for 45 days. This temporary extension is expected to last until March 31, 2023, after which the duration is anticipated to revert to 30 days. Many official embassy websites may not be updated promptly, thus it is advisable to refer to credible travel or immigration resources for the most current information.
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Martin *********
Its 45
Anthony ********
OP@Martin ********
thank you Martin
Anthony ********
OP@Jason **********
that’s great. Thank you Jason
Mo ******
I came in on the 6th (it’s 45 days )
Anthony ********
OP@Mo *****
thank you Mo
Anthony ********
OP@Lisa *******************
thanks Lisa
Kevin ********
Got my 45 day one today
Anthony ********
OP@Kevin *******
fantastic 👍
Mitchell *******
You don't say when you are traveling, but it is 45 days until March 31st 2023. Then it is SUPPOSED to revert back to 30 days.
Anthony ********
OP@Mitchell ******
going anytime now. thank you Mitchell
Giorgio ******
don't worry you'll get 45 days
Darren *********
Visa exemption is not a 'visa' hence the name, visa exempt. You will get 45 days visa exemption upon arrival.
Anthony ********
OP@Darren ********
thank you DarrenPatrick ********
I thought the new rule was 45 days from 30
Stuart *********
@Patrick *******
yesPatrick ********
@Stuart ********
I learn from you Mate!!
Michael *******
45 day
Anthony ********
OP@Michael ******
thank you Michael
Mark **********
It’s official….45 day visa exempt and you can extend for 30 days at any immigration office for 1900 THB. This is a “high season” change and is scheduled to go back to 30 days next spring. Here’s an article and enjoy the Kingdom.
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Anthony ********
OP@Mark *********
thank you Mark
Brandon ************
The change is only temporary so don't expect websites to be updated. Some embassies don't update their sites for years after a permanent change is made, so they'll hardly update for something temporary.
Anthony ********
OP@Brandon ***********
thanks Brandon
Peter *******
This web site your friend
Anthony ********
OP@Peter ******
thank you. I’ve seen the UK update but was looking for an official Thai updateBrett *********
45 days for UK passport holders. check Thailand websites, not UK websites.
Anthony ********
OP@Brett ********
thank you. What Thai websites?Brett *********
@Anthony *******
but believe us, it is true.Anthony ********
OP@Brett ********
that’s great. Thank youBrett *********
@Anthony *******
google is your friendAnthony ********
OPStuart *********
Yes. A visa exempt entry now gives you 45 days entry (up until March ‘23). Many embassy websites are slow to update. Many just state wrong information. Although that’s where you’d like to think you’ll get the right info it quite often isn’t the place to get it.
Paul ********
@Stuart ********
Do you get 45 on Land Crossing!! Or Visa RunStuart *********
@Paul *******
Yes. 45 days for a land border entry.Anthony ********
OP@Stuart ********
thank youActivity
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