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What should I do if my Thai visa is valid until February 1st but my flight is on February 5th?

Ben *******
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I have a thai visa intel 01 February

The problem my flight return 05 February ☹️

In this case, what should I do. ?
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The user is concerned about their Thai visa, which is valid for entry until February 1st, while their return flight is scheduled for February 5th. Multiple comments clarify that the February 1st date is the last day to enter Thailand, and they will receive a 60-day stamp upon entry. Many suggest that the user change their flight to ensure they enter Thailand before February 1st, and they may explore extensions if needed.
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Alf ***********
Alf ***********
It's a multiple entry visa.

It should be valid for 180 days, not 90.

Didn't anyone notice that?
Ben **********
Ben **********
Sometimes you wonder how someone can get up and leave their head behind on the pillow! Read your Visa, it’s a Tipp for free
Areg *****
Areg *****
500thb for one day overstay
Sebastjan *********
Sebastjan *********
What you must to think to book ticket out of your visa validy? Change airplane ticket of course.
Ingemar *********
Ingemar *********
Something is strange here. The METV should be valid for entry about 6 months.
Craig ********
Craig ********
Ingemar Åkesson thats what I thought
Mataji *******************
Mataji *******************
You can ask for a 7-day extension if you have not asked for one in the last year. In case you want be sure just go to an immigration place near you and ask for it. This is in case this is the stamp you have until 1 Feb in your passport.
Claudia ***********
Claudia ***********
That's the last day you can enter Thailand.
Gregory *********
Gregory *********
VIetnam issues visas like that. But not Thailand and most other countries give you a 3 month period to enter for the first time and then you get 60 days stamp from your arrival date.
Jo **********
Jo **********
change the flight
Claudia ***********
Claudia ***********
Jo Clemente Bullshit
Jim *********
Jim *********
Jo Clemente Robert Merrell don't post nonsense
Jo **********
Jo **********
Jim Skinner why is that nonsense
Jo **********
Jo **********
@Wannikea ********
ok I misunderstood
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
@Jo *********
the dates shown are the validity of the visa, you must enter before the expiry/valid until date. Upon entry you are given a 60-day stamp.
Christopher ********
Christopher ********
You have up to Feb 1st to start the visa . Don't worry I made the same mistake last week and had to phone my consulate to clarify..... I see you have multiple entry, Nice
Khun ********
Khun ********
So sad, you have to rebook and shorten your trip
Mike ************
Mike ************
Khun Charly 🤦🏻‍♂️ just don’t talk if you don’t know
Khun ********
Khun ********
Mike Veldhuizen I know well, but stupid question, stupid answer
John *********
Change your flight
Marcos ********
Have confusion same my friend yesterday in airport put date 13 genuary to 11 march visa arriving 2 November until 30 January yesterday immigrant put stamp in passport 60 day but him stay only 3 weeks
Cliff *********
This is DIFFERENT from Vietnam.The last date is the last possible ENTRY.
Asbjørn *******
Asbjørn *******
This date is only for when you enter Thailand, not leave, you must enter before
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John *********
John *********
Change your flight
Jim *********
Jim *********
John Nielson Robert Merrell don't post nonsense
Marcos ********
Marcos ********
Have confusion same my friend yesterday in airport put date 13 genuary to 11 march visa arriving 2 November until 30 January yesterday immigrant put stamp in passport 60 day but him stay only 3 weeks
Graham ******
Graham ******
Marcos Santos a tourist visa gets you a 60 day entry stamp regardless of how long you planned to stay
Marcos ********
Marcos ********
Graham Seal but you read up ?? the date???
Marcos ********
Marcos ********
Graham Seal yes him planed 13 January at 11 march tickets fly booking hotel but the system open 60 day 2 November....at 30 January....and immigration in airport when give passport the police man ask give me booking visa 60 day ..and in passport nao have 60 day but stay only 3 week....this is a problem in January can make new visa 60 day
Cliff *********
Cliff *********
This is DIFFERENT from Vietnam.

The last date is the last possible ENTRY.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Cliff Sussman same same
Cliff *********
Cliff *********
Graham Seal Vietnam visa lists the earliest date of entry and the date for exit.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Cliff Sussman why are you bringing Vietnam rules into a question about the use of a Thai visa?
Lolo *********
Lolo *********
pas d’inquiétude c’est la date d’entrée dans le pays qui fera que vous pourrez restez 60 jours !

l’indicateur du 5 février c’est que pour rentrer dans le pays vous devez le faire avant le 5 février c’est une date d’utilisation

le visa délivré est valable 3 mois Pour l’utiliser…d’où ces dates !!!
Dca *****
Xiong **********
Xiong **********
That is enter date bro..
Botan*****
Botan*****
Calm down, that's the day allowed to enter until 1 Feb
Arve ****************
Arve ****************
When do you arrive Thailand ?

You can stay 60 days before you need to get an extension or leave.

You can enter until 1 of February.
Mike ************
Mike ************
Many people get this wrong.

That date is only the date until you can enter.

You will get the visa when you enter.

So 60 days from the day you enter Thailand if you enter before 1 February
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
You can enter Thailand any time during the period 4 November through 1 February. Your 60 days starts on entry. So, make sure your 60 days includes 5 February.
Thaimer ******
Thaimer ******
You’re reading it wrong. That’s latest date you need to enter Thailand. Once you enter you’ll get 60 days stamp
Steve******
Steve******
Validation until only means your visa expires then. If you enter before you will get the 60 day stamp irrespective of the validation period of the visa.

But you could have googled it or any AI search engine would have told you that too. Or just using the search function of the group. This kind of question is asked every second day.
Michael *****************************
Michael *****************************
If you cross a border, let’s say 31 January and come back the same day, you will get 60 days more than after approximately 40 days you can visit the nearest immigration office and extend with 30 days more,…

I know it wasn’t your question, but this scenario is an option..
Jim *********
Jim *********
Michael Riddermann Munck Pedersen Robert Merrell don't post nonsense
Graham ******
Graham ******
The visa is valid for you to enter Thailand up to 1-Feb not to leave by 1-Feb
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Ruud ******************
Ruud ******************
Graham Seal correct, no worries
Robert *********
Robert *********
Get another extension
Jim *********
Jim *********
Robert Merrell don't post nonsense
Robert *********
Robert *********
Jim Skinner I do 60 days and 30 day extension every year .
Steve******
Steve******
Robert Merrell why? Where he should request the extension of a METV issued by the embassy?
Robert *********
Robert *********
Steve_
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I do 60 day metv and a 30 day extension every year

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