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What should I do about my 90-day flight tickets to Thailand now that there are new visa extension rules?

Taluhtoo *****
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I brought 90 days airplane tickets to Thailand and i also planed to use 60 days free visa and extension 30 days when i am in Thailand but because of the new visa extension rules what am i going to do. My trip is coming up next week. I really need the advices. Please and thank you .
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The original poster is concerned about using 60 days of visa exemption followed by a potential 30-day extension for a total of 90 days in Thailand, amidst rumors of new visa extension rules. Commenters confirmed that the 60-day visa exemption is still in effect, and he will likely receive a 60-day stamp upon entry, plus a possibility of extending for an additional 30 days. Many recommended having proof of outbound travel within the first 60 days to avoid issues with airlines and immigration.
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Craig **********
Craig **********
pay for expedited processing of normal tourist visa from your nearest consulate/embassy....get a 90 that'll be 60 with a 30dy extension...no need for visa free entry issues
Steve *********
Steve *********
Always apply online to begin with.
โธมัส ************
โธมัส ************
Just get a tourist Visa. 60 days possible to extend another 30 days
Radius ******************
Radius ******************
Go to Vietnam for a couple of the days after the 30 days are up. It's only a $100 flight. And it's only an hour from chiang mai and a forty dollar visa
Dominique *******
Dominique *******
TR visa ?
Doug ********
Doug ********
Even without the change the airline could refuse you boarding as they are responsible to make sure you have a booking to leave Thailand within 60 days, not 90, the airline have no idea if you can get an extension so should work on 60 days max whatever. If I saw you I would get a cheap train or even bus ticket to Laos from Udon thani and download it on your phone,it's only about 5 us dollars. Twice I was asked by Qatar airways at London for proof of leaving g as my return ticket with them to London was way over 60 days and they accepted the bus ticket both times, the immigration officer at Bangkok also wanted proof and accepted the bus ticket.

You can get in line from. 12goasia website
Jeff *************
Jeff *************
You should be fine they haven’t posted it officially yet, I’m pretty sure you will be ok this trip
Roger *********
Roger *********
Apply for the two entry Visa at the Thai Consulate in LA. Or the one closest to you. You do it all online.
Malcolm **********
Malcolm **********
As stated several times aready, the biggest risk is with the airline although Immigrations are also a risk. If you don't have an exit booked within the allowed visa period they can and sometimes do refuse boarding. It happened to me but only because they missed the O-visa stamp in my passport and when I pointed it out I was allowed to board. Just get a train or bus ticket to Laos before your flight and then if you can't get the extension you can leave Thailand and return and if you can't get back in you can change your flight in Laos
Rob **********
Rob **********
You will still get 60 days visa exempt upon arrival next week, as far as it stands at the moment, so you should be OK. The airline might ask a few questions.
Will *****
Will *****
Apply on line to Thai embassy for 60 day extend 30 day when there.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Apply for a Tourist visa and book some onward travel within 60 days, ie a cheap flight to a neighbouring Country
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Taluhtoo As you have the REQUIRED (!) onward travel proof – a flight ticket out to Myanmar - within the first 60 days, as well as a return ticket within 90 days, everything is fine for you!

By next week, you will still get stamped in for 60 days and also can extend for 30 more days in Thailand.

Safe travels always!
Susan *******
Susan *******
Its 30days now
John *******
John *******
Susan Lucas No its not its still 60days ATM stay in your corner you have no idea
Steve******
Steve******
Susan Lucas not true. Don't spread wrong information.
Mike ********
Mike ********
If you’re an adult and don’t know how to deal with the situation you shouldn’t be allowed to travel.work it out for yourself..
Mike *********
Mike *********
Apply for a 90 day visa, done online, easy
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Mike Norbert it is too late for a visa application. And he doesn't need it. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Larry *********
Larry *********
you should've booked a 60 day return then did a flight change after you got a 30 day extension. its just a respectful way.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Larry Wheeler he got a flight ticket out within the first 60 days
Chiang ********
Chiang ********
I don’t know when you coming and which country are you from. The 60days visa free is coming to an end. They will make announcement soon.
Elías ********
Elías ********
Nothing will have changed by next week, just come as planned.
Steven ***************
Steven ***************
Nothing has changed yet, but also there's nothing stopping you from getting a visa and being safe.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Steven L. Daugherty it is too late for a visa application. And he doesn't need it. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Timothy *****************
Timothy *****************
Apply for a 6 month multi entry tourist visa
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Timothy Joseph Bennett it is too late for a visa application. And he doesn't need it. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Jack *********
Jack *********
Apply for visa
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Jack Roubaix it is too late for a visa application. And he doesn't need it. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Jack *********
Jack *********
So it shouldn't be an issue then
Dave *********
Dave *********
Get a long tourist visa online ours came back in 2 days
Frans ******
Frans ******
First of all..you took a risk by assuming you could stay 90 days. Officially you need to be able to show that you have arranged transport out of the country within the 60 days. You would probably get the 30 days extension..but it's not something that they want you to count on. Better buy a $10 bus ticket outta of Thailand before you go to the airport...there is a chance that your flight company might not let your board if you can't show proof of transport out of Thailand within the 60 days.

Besides that..since you're flying next week, you'll most likely be fine. But if you want to be even more prepared, you could apply for the Single Entry Tourist Visa asap!
Susan *******
Susan *******
Frans Snel ive never had to do that
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Susan Lucas well, some airlines ignore this law (yes - it is the law when you want to board a flight to another country without a visa) but most airlines will insist on an onward travel proof
Angelo ***********
Angelo ***********
Susan Lucas Second most stupid answer on the internet. It is LAW to have an onward ticket.

Who does it help that we all now know it never happened to you?

No one ...
Frans ******
Frans ******
Susan Lucas then I must be wrong.
Taluhtoo *****
Taluhtoo *****
OP
Frans Snel thanks for the advice. I already bought another flight tickets to go to Burma. Hope everything will work smoothly. Appreciate.
Sitje ***********
Sitje ***********
Get a proper visa, it’s easy.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Sitje Sohngtaew it is too late for a visa application. And he doesn't need it. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
You will be fine
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
Still 60. days so you should be fine
Joni****
Joni****
Your ok not implemented yet
Martin *********
Martin *********
Nothing, you can stick to the original plan, they allow a couple of weeks from the announcement to implementation for people to arrange a visa
Marco *****************
Marco *****************
Good to hear I have a 32 day coming up also.
Phil ******
Phil ******
So you booked 90 days flight with a 60 day visa?? People like you are the one of reason Thai changing there rules
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Phil Will No, looked like they booked 90 days without any visa 🤷‍♂️
Bill ********
Bill ********
Phil Will bullshit!
Phil ******
Phil ******
Bill Donald what youre full of moron
Jason ********
Jason ********
Phil Will 💯
Todd ********
Todd ********
Phil Will exactly why people continue taking a piss on rules instead of just getting a visa for that extra long “holiday “. Lazy or just ignorant…or both.
Petr *********************
Petr *********************
Phil Will OMG I did that too, you get 30 days extension in Thailand!!
Kim *********
Kim *********
Petr S. Van Valkenburg totally irrelevant. The rule is that you must have a ticket out of Thailand at the latest the date that will be stamped in your passport.
George ***************
George ***************
Petr S. Van Valkenburg
Karl *******
Karl *******
Petr S. Van Valkenburg Well - it's possible you'll be unlucky. Your return flight must be within the visa-waiver period, and you can't include an extension in that because it's not guaranteed.
Trevor *********
Trevor *********
Phil Will crap it is
Gordon **********
Gordon **********
Can you book one way tix and stay

Or do you need to show that you’re leaving within the 60 days ?
Haydn *******
Haydn *******
You still get 60 days. That change has t start d yet

By the way, your return ticket / inward ticket is .rant to be within that initial 60 period, not at 90 days
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Your airline may ask for proof of onward travel. I have been asked many times.
JoyfulPer**********
JoyfulPer**********
Ralph Tyson same here , even though all the stamps showed I never stayed more than 21 days. They insisted I showed them a return ticket and this was 4 weeks ago
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Ralph Tyson he has a flight ticket out withing the first 60 days, as well as a return ticket within 90 days. Everything is fine. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Nongnuch Kamdee In the post he doesn’t say he has a flight ticket out within the first 60 days just a return ticket after 90.
Jürgen ********
Jürgen ********
Ralph Tyson What kind of Airline. Name 🤔
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Jürgen Seidel JetStar, China Southern, China Eastern, Thai Airways. They are a few I’ve flown with that have asked for evidence.

That’s from Christchurch, New Zealand, LAX, LHR.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Jürgen Seidel he has the REQUIRED (!) flight ticket out to Myanmar within the first 60 days, as well as a return ticket within 90 days. Everything is fine. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Petr *********************
Petr *********************
Ralph Tyson read carefully, he has a return ticket in 90 days
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Petr S. Van Valkenburg he has the REQUIRED (!) flight ticket out within the first 60 days, as well as a return ticket within 90 days. Everything is fine. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Steve******
Steve******
Petr S. Van Valkenburg but he will only get a 60 days visa exemption stamp. That's the point of Ralph.

Qatar Airways is always asking me if I have a proper visa because my return flights are often more than 2 months later.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Steve_
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Yes. That’s my point too. So his outbound flight has to be within the first 60 days.
Steve******
Steve******
Nongnuch Kamdee he wrote in his initial post that he has a return ticket 90 days after entry.

If he wrote in one of the dozens of comments that he has an onward ticket within the first 60 days everything is fine. But to be honest I don't read all comments and sub-comments to find potential important additional I from OP
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Steve_
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he has a flight ticket out withing the first 60 days, as well as a return ticket within 90 days. Everything is fine. Next week, he will still get stamped in for 60 days and can extend for 30 more days in Thailand
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Petr S. Van Valkenburg And a visa for 90 days?
Robert ********
Robert ********
Flight out is at 60 days not 90. You don't have a 30 day extension yet. Most people not planning to stay here just get the reservation online and print it out without paying the return.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Robert Lummis he has a flight ticket out within the first 60 days
Robert ********
Robert ********
Nongnuch Kamdee it says he bought tickets for 90 days
Amit *******
Amit *******
Relax , And travel
Brent *********
Brent *********
Hasn’t changed yet
John **********
John **********
You'll still get 60 days coming next week.
Jürgen ********
Jürgen ********
@John *********
Yes...I have luck 🙏
Martyn ***********
Martyn ***********
There no start date and the educated guess is end of June so next week you'll be fine.
Johan_B*******
Johan_B*******
You know the 60-day visa exemption is still ongoing until it is being posted at Royal Gazette + 15 days grace period. Meaning if your trip to Thailand from today until...whenever you read the official announcement + 15 days, you will still get 59 days stamped on your passport upon arrival.
Dick ********
Dick ********
Johan_Budiotso this
David ********
David ********
I looked at the Thai embassy in Vancouver Canada it said the change was coming next month
Angelo ***********
Angelo ***********
David Easson Yes, but not 1st of next month.

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