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Thailand Immigration Visa Exempt Entry Suvarnabhumi Airport Immigration Procedures Traveler Experiences Short Stay Visa Visa Rules for Thailand

Dec 14, 2025

5 months ago

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Just arrived at Suvarnabhumi - short lines through immigration. I had a couple of short one week stays in 2025 and then one visa exempt 60 + 30 stay. IO asked to see proof of my flight out before the end of this 60 day visa-exempt visit. Provided and sent on my merry way.

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Travelers sharing their recent experiences of entering Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport on a visa-exempt basis, describing the immigration process. They noted short lines and varying requirements from immigration officers, such as proof of exit flights and accommodation, indicating a somewhat flexible enforcement of rules.

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Same here my third visa exempt this year just arrived 2 hours ago! Normal queues for time of year. 15 min wait 20 tops. IO asked for nothing just stamped me in. I had return flight in 60 days and hotel accommodation booking but no questions happy days.

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Michael ********

So it's another proof to foolish people who talking and talking that Thailand has rules hehe. As I said, rules here are depends on mood.

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