What is the validity period of a Thai tourist visa and how can I ensure I can stay for 53 days?

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Good evening everyone

I want to go to thailand to spend my holiday with my fiancée for 53 days, but I can't understand the validity of the thai visitor visa. On my old thai visitor visas, I have an expiry date that says, "visa must be used by" with the date on it, but on google it says that I have to apply for visa one month before departure, how can I be sure I can spend my 53 days without exceeding the visa validity?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The Thai tourist visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue, allowing you to enter Thailand at any point within that timeframe. Upon entry, a 60-day stay is typically granted, which can be extended for an additional 30 days. For a 53-day holiday, acquiring a single-entry tourist visa before travel is advisable. As a Romanian citizen, you can either opt for a visa on arrival for a 15-day stay or apply for a tourist visa through the Thai embassy in Bucharest, which provides a clearer option for longer stays.

Diane ********** · Answer

Not all countries are the same, some get visa on entry, other countries must apply at the embassy for one before arrival. For best advice  check the Thai embassy website in your country... it should give you info that applies for your nationality

Graham ****** · Answer

The Visa validity date is the LAST day you can enter Thailand and get a 60 day entry stamp. You do not have to use your 60 days within the validity date.

Andy ********** · Answer

[mention redacted] it depends on what passport he has got.

Andy ********** · Answer

I assume you're talking about a 60 day single entry tourist visa?? Applying through the Thai e-visa system?? I think it depends where you apply, at which embassy/consulate, some take a few days others have reported waiting for months, you just need to enter Thailand before the validity period ends, it's valid for 3 months from the date of issue to enter Thailand, if you mention your passport nation you will get better advice.

Henrik ***** · Answer

When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visaexcempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

thaievisa.go.th

Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

No need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.

Jo ********** · Answer

which country are you from?

Martin ***** · Answer

On arrival you will get a visa excemtion for 30 days.  You can exstend it for 30 more days at immigration.  Cost 1900 baht

Brandon ************ · Answer

Once you receive a tourist visa it's valid to be used for 90 days from the day it's issued. So you must enter Thailand within those 90 days. Once you enter you'll be stamped in for 60 days.

You can apply for the visa as long as you'll be traveling within 90 days. So 30-60 days before your trip is probably a good time to apply.

What is the validity period of a Thai tourist visa and how can I ensure I can stay for 53 days?

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