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What should I do if my tourist visa doesn't arrive before my flight to Thailand on November 1st?
Hi all, I booked my flights months ago before they changed the visa exemption from 60 to 30 days, I have applied for a tourist visa now but what is the best option if the visa doesn't come in time, I fly out 1st November
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The user is concerned about their upcoming flight to Thailand on November 1st and the impact of recent changes to the visa exemption policy, specifically the reduction from 60 to 30 days. They have applied for a tourist visa but are anxious about what to do if it does not arrive in time.
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John *******
How long where you going for? It matters.
Daniel **********
I applied for a tourist visa in London didn't get it in time, as im here now its been canceled by them. So just going to to get the 30 day extention and leave
Thomas ********
My visa only took 12 hours for approval
Ian *********
I’ve never been asked by any other airline only Thai Airways.
Biff *******
Last time I was travelling on a one way ticket I bought a throwaway ticket Phuket to Penang that left a couple of days before the exemption stamp would run out. Cost me £30
Anita ******
Mine came the next day. I’m in uk
Tod *********
show up on a 30 day visa exempt entry and if you need to take the one 30 day extension you can get at the immigration office for 1900baht
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