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What visa do I need for a 90-day stay in Thailand from the UK?
May 8, 2024
2 years ago
Paul ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI want to go to Thailand for 90 days from the uk. Can I just book a return flight. And when I get to Thailand do I need specific visa?
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To stay in Thailand for 90 days, you can apply for a 60-day Tourist Visa online, which can then be extended for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office in Thailand. Upon arrival, your airline may require proof of an onward ticket within the 60 days, although it does not need to be a return ticket. It's advisable to check your airline's policy regarding travelers on a Tourist Visa.
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Richard **************
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Ziggy ******
Good start- 0 research
Kevin *******
@Ziggy *****
great imput ! D... A..!Paul ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ziggy *****
this group is made for Thailand visa advice. So I asked a question about Thailand visa advice. Is this ok with you?Reply to
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Henrik *****
When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
thaievisa.go.th
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.
No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.
It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.
thaievisa.go.th
Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).
Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.
Jan ******************
@Paul *****
If you want to stay for 90 days you apply online for a 60 days tourist visa and do a 30 days local extension at your local immigration in Thailand as explained. These are the general requirements and you apply online by creating a user in the e-visa portal. Based on feedbacks I know the embassy in London issues tourist visa with onward flights after the initial 60 days, and I recommend that you contact your airline and ask if this also are ok with them. At the immigration in Thailand it’s normally no issue.
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Neale **********
Doesn't it say all this on the embassy website?
Simon *******
It's an e visa you get online you could also look at a 60 day multiple entry tourist visa.
It lasts 6 months and allows you as many 60 days as you want just leave and each time you return you get 60 days ,even if it has only 1 day before the 6 months is up and you return you will get 60 days again
It lasts 6 months and allows you as many 60 days as you want just leave and each time you return you get 60 days ,even if it has only 1 day before the 6 months is up and you return you will get 60 days again
Graham ******
@Simon ******
The OP only wants 90 days so this is a waste of moneyReply to
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Lyndon ************
If you have the 60 day tourist visa, your carrying airline will want to see a ticket out of Thailand within 60 days, as per the rules of the visa application.
This doesn't have to be a return ticket, but only out of thailand. A fully refundable one to some where cheap, out of thailand, is good. You can then cancel and get refunded after arrival in Thailand. extend your visa 30 days.
Avoids the crazy fees charged to move your return flight leg 30 days.
This doesn't have to be a return ticket, but only out of thailand. A fully refundable one to some where cheap, out of thailand, is good. You can then cancel and get refunded after arrival in Thailand. extend your visa 30 days.
Avoids the crazy fees charged to move your return flight leg 30 days.
Phil ******
@Lyndon ***********
another poster showed 90 days and was allowed to flyLyndon ************
@Phil *****
in that case the OP, should find that comment and print it off to show their airline. Thanks, problem solved.Reply to
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Graham ******
@Lyndon ***********
The OP should ask their airline by email what their policy is for people entering on a 60 day Tourist Visa and take a printed copy with them for check in.Reply to
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Christopher *************
Get a Tourist visa on line which is good for 60 days and can be extended for another 30.
Kel *******
Not sure of UK but in Australia I use to get a 90 day visa for $45 from the Thai embassy in Sydney
John *******
@Kel ******
that's BS thai visa has never been $45 for 90days for about 20 years and sydney thai embassy has not given visa for over 2years now all on lineKel *******
@John ******
well I must have been an illegal Immigrant , if you read an earlier comment made , it show the visa’s RochieJohn *******
@Kel ******
well I did read that comment and I have just entered bali from phuket after being there 3months I have entered the kingdom every year for the past 23 years but missed 2 years during covid and was one of the first to enter under the sand box program under quarantine rules during the lockdown period so iam quite well aware of the visa requirements and as I said there has not been a $45 90day visa for years last $45 vvisa from memory around 2005 its now 2024 majority of visa are online and sydney thia embassy office does not except walkins its online application been that way for some time retirement visa is through immigration Canberra not state offices and it sure as xmas day is 25th December it hasn't been a 45 dollar visa for a long time $120 for 60 day tourist visa validity of 3months from date of issue than allowed one extension of 30 days for 1900baht at thai immigration for extension approx $78 AUD at current exchange rate in this modern day a far cry from your from your pricing code
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@John ******
i got a 90 day for $45 in 2007 Since then it has changed massively
My retirement visa (applied late last year) took a lot of paperwork and all plus my passport had to be mailed to canberra
John *******
@Ann ***********
yes as I said it's now 2024 is it notReply to
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Jan ******************
@Kel ******
Yes this is a 90 days Non O visa based on being over 50 years and income min 65K baht a month. Works very well if you fulfil the requirements. If you just want 60 days, you can apply for a 60 days tourist visa and do a 30 days local extension as well.Kel *******
@Jan *****************
have been getting this visa since 37 yo , no real requirements that I know ofPhil ******
@Kel ******
send the link please. No flights no accomodation or bank details. Asking for a mate in Sydney as he's visiting exempt and extending for 30 days. He can get 90 days for aud$60Jan ******************
@Kel ******
Ok, I see at the embassy in Sydney they have something called a “special tourist visa” valid for three months. This is not common, and in fact I’ve never heard of it before.Graham ******
@Jan *****************
The STV was a remporary Visa which is no longer available. I think by a 90 day Visa he's refering to the TR60 Visa valid for 90 days and, with an extension, gets 90 days stay.Reply to
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Pascal ********
Yes
Phil ******
Yes apply for tourist visa 60 days and extend 30 days for ฿1900.
Rob *******
@Phil *****
yes, you do it online, takes about 4-5 days, it will ask you for onward or return ticket, i just sent my one way & it was acceptedJohn ********
@Rob ******
Hello, just read your comment, you said you applied for a two month tourist visa online and with only a one-way ticket? Is that correct and did you apply in the UK, London Embassy. Thanks for confirming if correct.Andrew *******
Never been asked for onward ticket before and I've been coming for over 20 years ...maybe new airline policy ...for some airlines it's becoming a stipulation now . Just annoying ...you can book a return and cancel or change dates or buy a fake cheap ticket it seems to be what many are doing now . Or go with an airline that doesn't ask
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@Rob ******
I don't need as not applying for this tourist visa. I live hereRob *******
@Phil *****
I tagged you incorrectly. ment to tag Paul.Reply to
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Paul ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob ******
thanksPaul ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob ******
ok say I need to book flights first then do this?Ricky ******
@Paul *****
And proof of accommodationRob *******
@Paul *****
Flight. yesReply to
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Paul ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
do I need to apply for the tourists visa before arriving in ThailandPhil ******
@Paul *****
yes in your home countryReply to
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