What is the difference between the automatic 60-day tourist visa upon arrival and applying for a tourist visa online?

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Hello members 
I read about the automatic 60 day tourist visa upon arrival BUT ive also read about applying for same but an E Visa online from home prior to arrival but which costs what $60 CAD? 
So what at all is the point or advantage in paying for said visa  over being granted one automatically once arrived? 
Please enlighten me 
Thank you. 🙏

Ask Thailand · Answer

The discussion centers on the differences between receiving a 60-day visa exemption upon arrival in Thailand versus applying for a tourist visa in advance. Participants clarify that there is no notable benefit to applying for a tourist visa for many travelers, particularly those from eligible countries who can enter Thailand without a visa and receive a visa exemption stamp. Both provide the same duration of stay, and requirements for entry are largely identical, mainly requiring proof of identity and onward travel. However, the tourist visa may undergo less scrutiny during multiple entries compared to a visa exemption stamp.

Mark ****** · Answer

If I’m from UK, can I extend the 60 day visa exemption by another thirty days, and, if so, how? Thanks.

Kevin ********** · Answer

Thank you all for your wisdom

Janemarie ***** · Answer

Hi Kelvin, I am Sporean & flew in January . They gave me 60 days visa upon arrival. No questions ask.  And I just left few days ago. No fee at all

Phil ****** · Answer

[mention redacted] agree with [mention redacted] and you will enter with no visa for 60 days

Make sure you have proof of:

Onward travel

฿20,000  in cash

Details of accommodation.

When your land you should complete a tm 30 too

Nelly ****** · Answer

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Jan ****************** · Answer

The only difference is the paper itself.

When you apply for a tourist visa you prove who you are, where you are, that you have a ticket and want to go to Thailand for a 60 days stay based on tourism.

When you enter on a 60 days visa exemption you also prove who you are, where you came from, that you had a ticket and now want to get stamped in for a 60 days stay based on tourism.

Besides this all requirements are the same.

Stephen ******** · Answer

The difference is simply one is a visa that you pay for, the other is not any visa. But is a visa exempt entry stamp granting you the same 60 days the actual visa does. Over multiple entries, I think the visa exempt stamp gets scrutinised more than an actual visa entry.

Tony ********** · Answer

No advantage for you

Brandon ************ · Answer

There's no such thing as a tourist visa on arrival. If you're from an eligible country and you arrive without a visa, then you'll receive visa exempt, which is not a visa.

Visa exempt used to be 30 days, but was changed last year to 60 days. It now gives the same amount of days as a tourist visa.

For most people eligible for visa exempt, there is no benefit to applying for a tourist visa.

Not everyone in the world is eligible for visa exempt, so there are people who still require a tourist visa to travel to Thailand.

What is the difference between the automatic 60-day tourist visa upon arrival and applying for a tourist visa online?

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