Hey all, I imagine this is a fairly common question so feel free to simply point me in the direction of another thread…but having received extremely unhelpful answers from the Thai embassy I thought I’d try here…
We’ve booked a flight from Stockholm to Phuket at short notice (me, my wife, our 3 year old daughter, and my wife’s mother). We are planning to stay for 41 days. We have applied for the tourist visa in order to stay over the 30 day limit, but it’s looking like we will not get our application approved in time for our flight on Tuesday (31st October).
In the case of arriving without this visa approval, what are our options? Will we be allowed into the country at all, given that our return flight is later than would be permitted?
Any advice is more than appreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about their options upon arriving in Thailand without their tourist visa approval after applying for an extension beyond the standard 30-day limit. They are traveling with family and their current situation, including their flight details, creates urgency. Responses suggest that they will likely receive a 30-day entry stamp (Visa Exemption) upon arrival. They can obtain a 30-day extension at a local immigration office for 1900 baht. It's also advised to check with the airline regarding proof of onward travel within 30 days.