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What is the difference between 'visa exempt' and 'visa waived' for entry into Thailand?

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Aug 25, 2022

4 years ago

Chris **********

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Tod Daniels would you kindly explain the difference between these two, 'visa exempt' and 'visa waived'? At face value it seems like  distinction without any difference.

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Visa exempt means citizens from certain countries can enter Thailand for up to 30 days without a visa, eligible for a 30-day extension. In contrast, a visa waiver, determined by bilateral agreements, allows citizens from specific countries a shorter stay (14, 30, or 90 days) without the possibility of extending their stay.

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Kate **********

So being from uk i can get in on visa exempt and extend to 30 days at immigration?..i dont need evisa?

4 years ago

Raymond *********

@Kate *********

why don't you just apply for the evisa then you don't need to worry about going to an immigration office and it's actually cheaper GBP 30 for 60 days a 30 days extension costs GBP 45

4 years ago

Kate **********

@Raymond ********

thanks i will..

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Ellie *******

The visa-exempt scheme is set by the Thai government, those countries are eligible for 30 days entry stamp for free. This stamp is eligible for 30 days tourism extension.

A visa-waiver is set based on a bilateral agreement, those countries are eligible for

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/90 days (depending on nationality) entry for free. This stamp is NOT eligible for tourism extension.

Currently, visa-exempt nationalities can stay up to 60 days without a prior visa but with a tourism extension. Visa waiver (30 days) nationalities can stay up to 30 days only.

4 years ago

Chris **********

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@Ellie ******

This is very good information. Thanks very much for the disambiguation : )

4 years ago

Ellie *******

countries list

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