What should I do about accommodation bookings when entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt status?

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I visit Thailand 2-3 times a year, Always on the 30 day visa exempt. I have never been asked for anything at immigration, i Always make sure i have the 40,000 BHT in hard currency, an outward ticket, but never any pre booked accomodation. If im visiting for say 3 weeks, how can i pre book accomodation as i rarely know how long or where im staying?. IE i might stay 2 nights in Bangkok or maybe longer before travelling in Thailand. I am British passport holder.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A British passport holder visiting Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt status is concerned about not having pre-booked accommodation. Many commenters suggest that it's sufficient to book just the first few nights of stay, or even to provide an address of a friend or relative instead. It's generally accepted that proving accommodation for the entire duration of stay is not strictly necessary, as long as you have sufficient funds (around 20,000-40,000 THB) and an outward ticket. Some users report experiences of not being questioned at immigration regarding accommodations or cash.

Alice ******** · Answer

I just came through a couple months ago and they didn't ask me for anything and I had visa on demand. When you fill out your TM6, they don't ask to see your booking registration.  The hotel automatically will fill out a TM30 when you stay there.  I live here now. I deal with immigration all the time.  Actually, I am going today!

Mitchell ******* · Answer

I always pre book a hotel for the first couple days and the last night or 2.

Bob ********** · Answer

2 nights in Bangkok will work and you only need 20,000 baht or the equivalent in another currency

Steven *************** · Answer

As Garrett said , you dont need bookings for every night, just first stay. You can also give adress  and contact # of person you are staying with eg friend,partner.

Soy ********** · Answer

Some places allow you to book, not pay, cancel.  Can do that print it out.  Also I understand sometimes they only care to see you have some place to stay for a few days.  You may not need accommodation for the entire time.

Rob ********** · Answer

If you're only here for 3 weeks don't worry about it.

Mike ******** · Answer

I’ve just been for a month in December and put on the immigration form the very last hotel that I had pre booked and no questions asked, and that hotel was 4 weeks into my trip,. Always done the same thing,also walk in with no Thai money and about £40 cash,.never been asked for proof of funds,. I always go to first atm outside in arrivals and get 10000 baht to get me going,.

What should I do about accommodation bookings when entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exempt status?

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